Question for you Americans Re: Hockey - GoFuckYourself.com

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 08:03 PM

How much NHL coverage is there on American TV..... like in past years of course, not last year. :D

Anyone?

Just how many hockey games are on the tube in the USA during any regular NHL season?

Just curious.

Oedipus · 09-18-2005, 08:05 PM

ESPN didn't renew it's NHL contract, so the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) picked up the contract. Not sure how many nationally televised games are on per season, but local coverage shows pretty much every game.

skillfull · 09-18-2005, 08:08 PM

here is daily coverage
GO HABS GO

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Oedipus

Not sure how many nationally televised games are on per season, but local coverage shows pretty much every game.

Does that go for all over the US or just where you are? (where are you btw?)

And.... I'm not talking highlights here, I mean the full game coverage.

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by skillfull

here is daily coverage
GO HABS GO

Uh, dude.... Quebec isn't part of the USA (yet)

Spunky · 09-18-2005, 08:11 PM

Probably won't be much due to ESPN dropping it.They shot themselves in the foot.It will be very interesting to see how much they pissed off the fans in the States..

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spunky

Probably won't be much due to ESPN dropping it.They shot themselves in the foot.It will be very interesting to see how much they pissed off the fans in the States..

I mean in past years.... what was the game coverage like? I know Fox showed quite a few games.

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 08:14 PM

Reason I'm asking is, I have someone here visiting me from California right now, and she's saying that hockey is hardly ever on TV in the US. I disagree with her.

If I'm right and she's wrong, she's buying me dinner not once but TWICE this week, and I'll be making her do my laundry (which has been piling up for about 4 1/2 years now.)

hee hee

Spunky · 09-18-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

I mean in past years.... what was the game coverage like? I know Fox showed quite a few games.

Since Golf is more popular than Hockey I would say limited,unless they are hardcore fans with dishes,probably ESPN and Fox,The Hockey channel was the only way

=^..^= · 09-18-2005, 08:15 PM

I also have a question:

CD, is your ICQ on??
if not , why not and whats your favourite color???

trying to msg u

x

BusterBunny · 09-18-2005, 08:16 PM

she is correct..its not on very much and if it is we change to another channel...

Doctor Dre · 09-18-2005, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oedipus

ESPN didn't renew it's NHL contract, so the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) picked up the contract. Not sure how many nationally televised games are on per season, but local coverage shows pretty much every game.

now that's something ... OLN ROFLMAO

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 08:18 PM

Quote:

I also have a question:

CD, is your ICQ on??
if not , why not and whats your favourite color???

trying to msg u

x

Nupe, just got in the door a few mins ago.

I'll be turned on in.... I mean I'll turn it on in a few secs here... :D

garce · 09-18-2005, 08:19 PM

I think ESPN shot themselves in the foot for not renewing during Sidney Crosby's rookie year. This could be a big boost for OLN if the kid has a big season.

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by garce

This could be a big boost for OLN if the kid has a big season.

Hell it'll put the outdoor life network on the fucking map

Mutt · 09-18-2005, 08:43 PM

The NHL made the right move with ESPN - Outdoor Life Network ain't ESPN but it's owned by Comcast who also own the Flyers and is in 60 million plus homes - the NHL won't be in the NBA's shadow - hockey in the U.S. is a niche sport, OLN will promote the NHL hard. ESPN isn't going to forget hockey and when this deal with OLN is done they'll be back offering the NHL more money. The OLN deal was for more money.

The NHL had been widely accessible in the U.S. for years - every team except for the Blackhawks have most every game available on a regional cable sports network - alot of them on Foxsports regional channels. Socal hockey fans can find a ton of hockey to watch - I believe the Kings are on Prime Network and have been for years.

All sports except for the NFL are becoming niche sports. The NHL's future is great now - Bettman and the owners did what had to be done. Now what's left to see is if they back up their promise to improve the way the game is officiated and played on the ice.

Sly · 09-18-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

Reason I'm asking is, I have someone here visiting me from California right now, and she's saying that hockey is hardly ever on TV in the US. I disagree with her.

If I'm right and she's wrong, she's buying me dinner not once but TWICE this week, and I'll be making her do my laundry (which has been piling up for about 4 1/2 years now.)

hee hee

The only time I've ever come across hockey on TV is during the Stanley Cup. The NHL is about as popular as the LPGA. Ok, not really, but it doesn't get much coverage at all. I would side with your friend.

DateDoc · 09-18-2005, 09:00 PM

They have hockey on TV here in the US? Wow, never seen it. Mustn't be on much.

No, really it is on TV but not too often.

CDSmith · 09-18-2005, 09:09 PM

Some of you are obvious not hockey fans. I was more interested in hearing just how much TV coverage the NHL has gotten in the US in the past, and I'm not sure how someone who isn't interested in watching the sport would be able to answer the question with any degree of accuracy (or non-bias for that matter).

Here in Winnipeg we get our FOX channel out of Rochester NY, and I used to see quite a few games on there in past years. Was just wondering what some of you think (those that know the sport that is)

abadfish · 09-18-2005, 10:22 PM

When I lived in Dallas I was able to catch all of the Stars games on tv but most of them were on the local fox channel or fox sports network. With Directv you can also order the nhl package: http://www.directvsports.com/Subscri.../NHLCenterIce/

I actually had not heard of the ESPN deal being off, I hope I still get to watch enough games.

Kevsh · 09-18-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oedipus

ESPN didn't renew it's NHL contract, so the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) picked up the contract. Not sure how many nationally televised games are on per season, but local coverage shows pretty much every game.

You know you've hit rock-bottom when ....

Cman · 09-19-2005, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDSmith

Uh, dude.... Quebec isn't part of the USA (yet)

but they can have it, if they really want it LOL

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CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	Reason I'm asking is, I have someone here visiting me from California right now, and she's saying that hockey is hardly ever on TV in the US. I disagree with her. If I'm right and she's wrong, she's buying me dinner not once but TWICE this week, and I'll be making her do my laundry (which has been piling up for about 4 1/2 years now.) hee hee __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

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Oedipus Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 190	ESPN didn't renew it's NHL contract, so the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) picked up the contract. Not sure how many nationally televised games are on per season, but local coverage shows pretty much every game.

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garce Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,103	I think ESPN shot themselves in the foot for not renewing during Sidney Crosby's rookie year. This could be a big boost for OLN if the kid has a big season.

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Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	The NHL made the right move with ESPN - Outdoor Life Network ain't ESPN but it's owned by Comcast who also own the Flyers and is in 60 million plus homes - the NHL won't be in the NBA's shadow - hockey in the U.S. is a niche sport, OLN will promote the NHL hard. ESPN isn't going to forget hockey and when this deal with OLN is done they'll be back offering the NHL more money. The OLN deal was for more money. The NHL had been widely accessible in the U.S. for years - every team except for the Blackhawks have most every game available on a regional cable sports network - alot of them on Foxsports regional channels. Socal hockey fans can find a ton of hockey to watch - I believe the Kings are on Prime Network and have been for years. All sports except for the NFL are becoming niche sports. The NHL's future is great now - Bettman and the owners did what had to be done. Now what's left to see is if they back up their promise to improve the way the game is officiated and played on the ice. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

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CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	Some of you are obvious not hockey fans. I was more interested in hearing just how much TV coverage the NHL has gotten in the US in the past, and I'm not sure how someone who isn't interested in watching the sport would be able to answer the question with any degree of accuracy (or non-bias for that matter). Here in Winnipeg we get our FOX channel out of Rochester NY, and I used to see quite a few games on there in past years. Was just wondering what some of you think (those that know the sport that is) __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

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abadfish Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA Posts: 1,482	When I lived in Dallas I was able to catch all of the Stars games on tv but most of them were on the local fox channel or fox sports network. With Directv you can also order the nhl package: http://www.directvsports.com/Subscri.../NHLCenterIce/ I actually had not heard of the ESPN deal being off, I hope I still get to watch enough games. __________________ Reanna Mae