Every new technology has to start somewhere and this is the time for hockey to be broadcasted live for the first time in 3D.

Tonight, the NHL game between Newyork Rangers and Newyork Islanders will be available for viewership to the costumers who have subscribed to the local MSG sports channel and have television sets that have the ability to receive 3D picture.

While talking about this latest technology being introduced to NHL, CNET technology analyst Larry Magid said, “Sports is one area where it’s going to be interesting. I’m not convinced that it’s going to take over sitcoms” .

“But movies like Avatar, when they come out on 3D BlueRay, that’s going to jumpstart some sales.” Magid said.

The game will be shot using 3ality’s special Digital Image capturing technology that provide pixel perfect 3D imagery according to MSG. The audience watching in 3D is expected to be small since only a few people have the sets.

via | CBS news