NHL Network (American TV channel)
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NHL Network is an American
History
Launched on October 1, 2007, the NHL Network was developed out of a
On June 1, 2015, The Globe and Mail columnist David Shoalts reported that NHL Network in Canada would cease operations on September 1, 2015; national media rights to the NHL in Canada had been acquired by Rogers Communications beginning in the 2014–15 season, and the Bell Media employees who managed the network's Canadian arm on behalf of the NHL were laid off that July.[3][4]
In August 2015, it was announced that the NHL had reached a six-year deal with
The network will continue to operate under the league's new television contract consortium of ESPN and Turner Sports beginning with the 2021–22 season (which excludes NBCUniversal).[8] NHL Network will continue to nationally air selected games not broadcast by either ESPN or Turner.[9]
SiriusXM NHL Network Radio launched in 2013.
Carriage agreements
Comcast, owners of the league's former cable partner NBCSN, is also the largest cable television provider in the United States. The company was contractually obligated to carry NHL Network on its systems by the summer of 2007 at the latest, so it would be available in time for the 2007–08 NHL season.[10] Both Comcast and the NHL had an option to terminate their contract after the 2006–07 season, which would have voided Comcast's obligation to launch a U.S. version of NHL Network, but opted to proceed with the launch.[11]
Since its official launch in the United States, the NHL Network announced on October 8, 2007 that it would begin being carried that month on Cablevision, Charter, Cox Communications, DirecTV, Dish Network, Xfinity and Time Warner Cable through carriage agreements that were struck with each of the providers.[12] DirecTV has aired NHL Network on channel 215 since October 31, 2007.[13][14]
NHL.com announced on January 12, 2009 that
In 2016, Sling TV became the first over-the-top media service to offer NHL Network.[17]
Carriage disputes
In 2011, AT&T U-verse refused to carry NHL Network over a planned increase in retransmission payments.[18]
Programming
Hockey telecasts
The NHL Network originally shared some programming with its now-defunct
Until the 2021–22 season, NHL Network also carried selected first round games during the
NHL Network has also aired other hockey leagues and events, such as the
Other programs
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- NHL Tonight (formerly NHL on the Fly) – NHL Network's signature show, which covers on- and off-ice NHL news with highlights, interviews and analysis.[25]
- NHL Now – A program that features interviews with NHL players and insight from NHL insiders. The program also shows viewers voicing their opinions from social media on noteworthy news from the day.[25]
- On the Fly – A program featuring highlights of the day's games; its current format is modeled after MLB Network's Quick Pitch.
- Hockey Central – A television simulcast of CJCL Sportsnet 960 Toronto's NHL radio show.[25]
- Top 10 – A countdown program focusing on hockey-related topics, from great performances to memorable moments.
- Frozen in Time – A retrospective program that features a look back at the greatest moments in the NHL from players, teams, and special events.
- Classic Series – A collection of highlights from a past Stanley Cup Playoffseries.
- Vintage Games – NHL Network airs archived broadcasts of past NHL games in their entirety from the game's original broadcaster.
- Pioneers – A profile series in which NHL legends discuss their groundbreaking careers.
- NHL Movie Night/NHL Flicks – A movie program that airs hockey-related theatrical films.
- NHL Network also has the right to air various Stanley Cup films from the winning teams from different years.
- NHL Network Ice Time - A series designed for young people on the sport of hockey featuring instructions on the game and interviews with NHL Players and is hosted by Jackie Redmond.
- Breakdowns and Demos - A series featuring clips from NHL Tonight and On the Fly that go in-depth of the plays and players that make the NHL go.
On-air staff
Current on-air talent includes:[26]
- Bruce Boudreau - studio analyst
- Scott Braun - studio host
- Fran Charles - studio host
- Kendall Coyne Schofield - studio analyst
- Ken Daneyko - studio analyst
- Elliotte Friedman - network insider
- Lauren Gardner - studio host and reporter
- Stu Grimson - studio analyst
- Scott Hartnell - studio analyst
- Jamie Hersch - studio host
- Billy Jaffe - studio analyst
- Mike Johnson - studio analyst
- Mike Kelly - network insider
- Steve Konroyd - studio analyst
- Brian Lawton - studio analyst
- Bill Lindsay - studio analyst
- Barry Melrose - studio analyst
- Darren Pang - studio analyst
- Mark Parrish - studio analyst
- Dave Reid - studio analyst
- Mike Rupp - studio analyst
- Siera Santos - studio host
- Scott Stevens - studio analyst
- Adnan Virk - studio host
- Kevin Weekes - studio analyst
References
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- ^ Shoalts, David [@dshoalts] (June 1, 2015). "Bad news last week for about 20 staffers at NHL Network Canada. They were told league is closing Canadian operation Sept. 1" (Tweet). Retrieved July 17, 2015 – via Twitter.
- ^ "What we know about the NHL on TV, radio and streaming media in 2015-16". Awful Announcing. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ "MLB and NHL Networks to cross-promote this weekend's NHL Stadium Series game in Denver". Awful Announcing. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ "NHL Network unveils new hockey-themed set "The Rink"". Awful Announcing. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "NHL, Turner Sports reach deal for games on TNT, TBS" (Press release). NHL.com. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "A viewing guide on how to watch NHL hockey on American television or streaming platforms". The Athletic. September 30, 2021.
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- ^ "AT&T U-Verse TV channel lineup scores NHL Network and NHL Network HD". NHL.com. January 12, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
- ^ Comcast to Carry NHL Network on Digital Classic Tier, Broadcasting & Cable, June 2, 2009
- ^ "Sling TV First Over-The-Top Provider To Offer NHL Network" (Press release). 19 October 2016.
- ^ The Puck Stops Here: NHL Net Goes Dark On U-Verse Multichannel News October 1, 2011
- ^ "Devils' postponement leads to schedule change for NHL Network Showcase debut". Awful Announcing. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "The NHL is shifting weekend games to afternoon timeslots to attract more European fans". Awful Announcing. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "NHL playoff games today: Full TV schedule to watch 2021 Stanley Cup playoff games". Sporting News. July 6, 2021.
- ^ "NHL Network to air live AHL action this season". nhl.com. October 16, 2019.
- ^ "NHL Network best place to watch college hockey". nhl.com. December 16, 2009.
- ^ "NHL Network to air every game of 2021 World Junior Championship". nhl.com. December 16, 2020.
- ^ a b c "NHL Network Shows". nhl.com. October 2, 2021.
- ^ "NHL Network On-Air Talent". nhl.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.