ESPN Unveils Plans for “NFL Red Zone” Show for Hockey Mark Scheig | October 4, 2023 Hockey fans have been clamoring for a show in hockey similar to what the “NFL Red Zone” channel does in football. On Tuesday afternoon, representatives from ESPN confirmed that this…
TV Ratings Show NHL Playoffs Thriving on ESPN & Turner Mark Scheig | May 3, 2023 The start of the 2023 NHL Playoffs has been nothing but chaotic. With three Game 7’s and upsets to boot, fans have been treated to the highest levels of drama…
ESPN, Disney Set To Present NHL’s First Live Animated Game Mark Scheig | March 14, 2023 Ever wanted to see a live NHL game in cartoon form? Thanks to the NHL, ESPN and the Disney Channel, you will now get that chance. On Tuesday, Feb. 14,…
Ducks News & Rumors: Kesler, Rieder & More Derek Lee | September 17, 2021 This week’s edition of Anaheim Ducks News & Rumors covers Ryan Kesler accepting the fact that his NHL career is over, Tobias Rieder signing a professional tryout (PTO) with the…
NHL Should Market the Game Differently on ESPN Mike Fink | March 14, 2021 The NHL is moving to ESPN starting next season, and many fans across the hockey landscape are excited. The NHL knows that being broadcast on the popular sports network is…
NHL and ESPN Have Seven-Year Broadcasting Deal in Place (Report) Peter Baracchini | March 9, 2021 It appears the NHL has reached a deal in place with ESPN for a seven-year broadcasting deal, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. There hasn’t been any official word from the…
NHL Faces Complex Decision With Next US Television Deal Avery McGrail | February 25, 2021 For the National Hockey League, any chance to gain revenue must be handled very carefully. As the least profitable member of the four major North American Sports leagues, the NHL…
The World Cup of Hockey Should Terrify NBC Jordan Dix | March 3, 2016 *Duh-nuh-NUH, Duh-nuh-NUH* “Hello everybody and welcome to Sportscenter. Our top story this evening is the NHL is coming back to ESPN in 2021, as ESPN has acquired the exclusive rights…
Ad-Sense and Nonsense: The NHL’s Marketing Successes and Failures Jonathan Gardner | June 1, 2015 The NHL is on the rise. After spending years as the redheaded stepchild of professional sports leagues, hockey is starting to make its way back to prime-time television again. NBC…
ESPN Loves Hockey After All, Scores World Cup of Hockey Andy Dudones | February 4, 2015 Get your jokes in while you can. ESPN will be airing the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, ending what will be a 12-year hiatus between the sport – at the professional…
5 of the Best NHL-Related Tweets You’ve Ever Seen Walter McLaughlin | November 30, 2014 For a game replete with big, fast, tough players with questionable dental plans, hockey is a pretty funny sport in many ways. After all, not only are there goofy mascots,…
THW Live Fantasy Hockey League: Nearing Playoffs Chris Wassel | March 19, 2014 It really is the season for fantasy hockey playoffs. Most leagues start this week with the rest taking place next week. For the next three plus weeks (or less if…