NHL Network (United States) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search NHL Network Launched October 1, 2007 Owned by National Hockey League, Comcast Picture format 480i (SD) 1080i (HD) Country United States Sister channel(s) NHL Network Canada Website www.nhlnetwork.com Availability Satellite DirecTV Channel 215 (SD/HD) Dish Network Channel 403 (SD/HD) Cable Charter Communications 400 Cablevision Channels Vary Comcast Channels Vary Cox Communications Channels Vary Time Warner Cable Channels Vary Midcontinent Communications Channel 307 Paul Bunyan Television Channel 57 U-verse Channel 638 (SD) - 1638 (HD) Verizon FiOS Channel 87 (SD) - 587 (HD) NHL Network is a television specialty channel 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 the NHL Network has been on the air since 2001. The channel is also available in 1080i HD as NHL Network HD. Their slogan is "The Home of Hockey". Contents [hide] 1 Development 2 Carriage agreements 3 Production notes 4 Programs 4.1 Live games 5 References 6 External links [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, while the US version airs the CBC feed of Hockey Night in Canada and TSN games). 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 just one major sports league. NBA TV launched in 1999 with NFL Network following in 2003. Major League Baseball's channel, the MLB Network, launched on January 1, 2009. [edit] Carriage agreements Comcast, owner of cable networks Versus, Comcast Sportsnet, 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 would be available in the United States beginning with the 2007–08 NHL season.[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, but opted to proceed with the launch.[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.[5] [6] Going forward, any provider with NHL Center Ice is expected to place NHL Network somewhere on its system. Some of the providers offer NHL Network in high definition; all live games are broadcast in HDTV. NHL.com announced on January 12, 2009 that AT&T U-Verse would begin carrying the channel. [7] [edit] Production notes On February 27, 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. Hosted by Don LaGreca and EJ Hradek, this program is produced from New York, rather than Canada. Best of NHL Live! - Compilation of the best interviews of the week. Airs Saturdays at Noon ET, Sundays at 5:00 pm ET. Best of The Hockey Show - The best features from NHL.com's The Hockey Show, hosted by Carrie Millbank. Airs Saturdays at 1:00 pm ET, Sundays at 6:00 pm. NHL.com's Fantasy Faceoff - Fantasy hockey information and advice. Hosted by Rob Simpson with contributions from a variety of hockey experts. Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ET. Day in the Life - Goes behind the scenes with NHL players on game day - both in the locker room and away from the rink. Airs Thursdays at 7:00 pm ET. Voices - Goes into the booth with an NHL announcer, including their greatest calls, how they got to the NHL and how they prepare. Airs Thursdays at 7:30 pm ET. Captains - Hosted by Christine Simpson, profiles the NHL's best leaders. Airs Thursdays at 8:00 pm ET. Pioneers - NHL legends discuss their groundbreaking careers. Airs Thursdays at 8:30 pm ET. [edit] Live games NHL - Live coverage of 75 games throughout the season, all in HD, including a simulcast of the weekly Hockey Night in Canada broadcast. American Hockey League - Live coverage of the American Hockey League. ECHL - Live coverage of the ECHL. NCAA Hockey - New for the 2008-09 season, live coverage of 19 college hockey games on Friday nights. Includes the ECAC Final Four in March. [edit] References ^ NHL.com ^ Media Week ^ Sports Business Journal ^ nhl.com ^ DishNetwork.com(Packages) ^ DishNetwork.com(CenterIce Package) ^ "AT&T U-Verse TV channel lineup scores NHL Network and NHL Network HD". NHL.com. January 12, 2009. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=403683. Retrieved on January 19, 2009. 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