Hawkvision

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Hawkvision
Type
Chicago, IL
OwnerWirtz Corporation
Launch date
1992; 32 years ago (1992)
Dissolved1995; 29 years ago (1995)

Hawkvision was a short-lived

local version of SportsChannel, and access cost $
29.95 per month.

Overview

In 1992, Wirtz, who had a reputation for stubbornness and frugality,

SportsChannel America
having various issues with carriage).

Hawkvision only broadcast for a short time, ending after the 1994–95 season. However, regular Blackhawk home games did not resume airing on television until the 2007–08 season after Wirtz's death. His son Rocky took over the team's operations and agreed to allow WGN-TV and NBC Sports Chicago to carry those games.

Similar subscription TV services were utilized for the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets by rightsholder TSN from 2010 through 2014.

References

  1. ^ Wood, Matt (November 21, 2007). "Shooting The Hawks". Chicago Sports Weekly. Archived from the original on December 1, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
  2. ^ "Blackhawks Owner William Wirtz Dies". Fox News. Associated Press. September 26, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
  3. ^ Ziehm, Len (February 27, 2002). "All playoff games will be televised". Chicago SunTimes. Archived from the original on December 10, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-29.