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| Launched | October 4, 2001 |
| Owned by | National Hockey League consortium1 (58%) CTV Specialty Television Inc. (21.42%) Insight Sports Ltd. (20.58%) |
| Country | Canada |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Scarborough, Ontario |
| Website | NHL Network |
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| Satellite | |
| Bell TV | Channel 421 |
| Star Choice | Channel 465 |
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| Available on many Canadian cable systems | Check local listings |
NHL Network is a Canadian English language category 2 digital cable specialty channel devoted to hockey from the past and the present. Its main focus is on the National Hockey League (NHL) and their games, but it also airs games from other leagues, such as minor league and international hockey to fill its schedule. The channel is owned by a consortium from the National Hockey League,1 CTV Specialty Television Inc. and Insight Sports Ltd..
Each evening, during the regular season, the channel broadcasts their flagship show called NHL on the Fly, featuring instant updates and live segments of games in progress. During the summer off-season, NHL Network takes a weekly look at each Canadian NHL team.
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Programs
- NHL Live! - Television Broadcast of the XM Radio show NHL Live! on Monday-Friday, Noon-2pm and rebroadcast from 5–7pm
- 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 - Signature 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 and Brian Duff. Also features analysis from Gary Green and former players Dave Reid, Larry Murphy, Bob Errey and Bill Berg and former Flames General Manager Craig Button.
- 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.
Live games
- National Collegiate Athletic Association Hockey - Live coverage of U.S. college hockey.
- East Coast Hockey League Hockey- Live coverage of minor league hockey.
- NHL games - Live coverage of 40 plus games throughout the season, including four "Fan Favourite" games.
Special Event Coverage
- AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic Complimentary coverage of the outdoor game held in Buffalo, NY on New Year's in 2008.
- National Hockey League All-Star Game Complimentary coverage including Coach’s Round Table, Meet the Young Stars, East and West practices, All-Star media availability, Red Carpet Saturday, and All-Star pre-game live from the locker rooms.
See also
References
- ^ a b Consortium ownership per CRTC ownership charts: National Hockey League - 20%; Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames - 26.67% each
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