NHL Network (United States)
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| NHL Network | |
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| Launched | October 1, 2007 |
| Owned by | National Hockey League, Comcast |
| Country | United States |
| Website | www.nhlnetwork.com |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | Channel 215 (SD and MPEG-4 HD) |
| Dish Network | Channel 559 |
| Cable | |
| Charter Communications | Channels Vary |
| Cablevision | Channels Vary |
| Comcast | Channels Vary |
| Cox Communications | Channels Vary |
| Time Warner Cable | Channels Vary |
| Midcontinent Communications | Channel 307 |
| Paul Bunyan Television | Channel 57 |
NHL Network is a cable network devoted to the National Hockey League (NHL) and the sport of ice hockey that launched in the United States in 2007. A Canadian version of NHL Network has been on the air since 2001.
Their slogan is "The Home of Hockey"
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[edit] Development
As a result of the agreement between the NHL and U.S. cable company Comcast that places NHL games on its Versus network (known at the time of the deal as OLN), the American version of NHL Network has been in development as a joint venture between the NHL and Comcast. [1]. The NHL Network in the United States currently shares about 90 percent of the same programming as its Canadian sister, the only difference being commercials and which live games the networks will show (for example, the Canadian version may show games televised on Versus). However, additional U.S. content may be added in the coming years. Live games are blacked out in the markets of the participating teams. Reportedly, the eventual plan is to operate a separate control center for the U.S. network.
NHL Network is the third U.S. cable network devoted to a major sports league. NBA TV launched in 1999 with NFL Network following in 2003. Major League Baseball is planning a network of its own to launch in 2009.
[edit] Carriage agreements
Comcast, owner of cable networks Versus, E! Entertainment Television and G4, is also one of the largest operators of cable systems in the United States. The company was contractually obligated to have NHL Network on its systems by summer 2007 at the latest, so it should have been available in the United States beginning with the 2007–08 NHL season. If the deadline was not met, Comcast likely owed a $15 million penalty to the NHL. [2] Both Comcast and the NHL had an option to end their contract after the 2006–07 season, which would have voided Comcast's obligation to launch a U.S. version of NHL Network.[3]
Since its official launch in the United States, the NHL Network announced on October 8, 2007 its plans to begin airing that month through carriage agreements with Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox Communications, DirecTV, Dish Network and Time Warner Cable. [4] DirecTV has aired NHL Network on channel 215 since October 31, 2007. Dish Network's High Definition broadcast of the NHL Network is on channel 403 and on channel 559 for the NHL Center Ice Package, but they do not offer the standard definition package. [5] [6]. Going forward, any provider with NHL Center Ice is expected to place NHL Network somewhere on its system.
[edit] Production note
On February 27th, 2008 (NHL Trade deadline) NHL Network launched a new ticker to provide up to the minute information including scores, updates, breaking news and general hockey information.
[edit] Programs
- Top 10 - A nightly countdown show of anything hockey, from great performances to memorable moments, some of the most dramatic events in NHL history are ranked.
- Frozen in Time - A look back at the NHL's greatest moments from players, teams and special events.
- NHL All Access - A behind-the-scenes look at the NHL, featuring exclusive game coverage, interviews with players and much more.
- NHL Cool Shots - Program produced by the NHL, features behind-the-scenes look at NHL players and what they do when they are not playing hockey.
- NHL on the Fly - Flagship show that airs nightly during the regular season, features news and reports, interviews and constant updates and live segments from games in progress with hosts Dan Pollard, Brian Duff, Jim Van Horne and Todd Lewis. Also features analysis from Gary Green and former players Dave Reid and Bill Berg.
- NHL on the Fly: Final - Airs nightly following NHL on the Fly, a wrap-up of the all the day's games
- Classic Series - Airs daily a collection of highlights from games of past playoff series.
- Vintage Games - A whole game from the past.
- NHL Live! - Television Broadcast of the XM Radio show NHL Live! on Monday-Friday, Noon-2pm and rebroadcast from 5–7pm. Hosts Don La Greca and EJ Hradek
[edit] Live games
- American Hockey League Hockey - Live coverage of the American Hockey League.
- ECHL Hockey- Live coverage of minor league hockey.
- NHL games - Live coverage of 50 games throughout the season.
- NCAA Hockey - Live coverage of NCAA Hockey, showing approximately 12 games.
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