The Finland ice hockey club IFK Helsinki announced that it has created a team for Blizzard’s team-based shooter Overwatch. This is the first foray into the world of esports. This is another example of a traditional sports group getting in the competitive gaming scene, a business that’s worth $493 million. Earlier this year, the NBA team Philadelphia 76ers also entered the esports arena, while owners of other NBA teams also get into the competitive gaming court.
IFK Helsinki plays in Finland’s Liiga, the country’s top ice hockey league. The group is calling the new esports club the Helsinki Reds. The roster includes:
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