Joel Heyman Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 <p>http://theahl.com/sp...l-games-p179497 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League and Sportsnet, entering the second year of a five-year relationship, announced today that Sportsnet will begin coverage of the AHL's 77th season with three live, national Saturday night broadcasts this month. On Oct. 13, the defending Western Conference champion Toronto Marlies (top affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs) will host the Rochester Americans (Buffalo Sabres) at 5 p.m. ET. Then on Oct. 20, it's an AHL doubleheader as the Marlies host the Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens) at 7 p.m. ET and the Chicago Wolves (Vancouver Canucks) visit the Abbotsford Heat (Calgary Flames) at 10 p.m. ET. All three games will air live across Canada in high definition on Sportsnet ONE. Hockey Central host Jeff Marek will be joined by analysts Brad May and John Shannon for pre-game and intermission analysis. Joe Bowen, Greg Millen and Paul Hendrick will provide the call from Toronto, while Rob Kerr, Charlie Simmer, John Garrett and Roger Millions bring home the action from Abbotsford. "As we prepare to embark on an exciting 2012-13 season in the American Hockey League, we are thrilled to be teaming with Sportsnet to bring our sport's best young talent into the homes of our fans across Canada," said David Andrews, AHL President and Chief Executive Officer. "There is a great hunger and passion for hockey across this country, and we are thrilled to partner with the American Hockey League to provide fans with access to premium, live hockey destination viewing on Saturdays for the coming weeks," said Navaid Mansuri, Vice-President of Finance and Sports Programming, Rogers Media. The American Hockey League, which begins its 77th season of play on Oct. 12, continues to serve as the top development league for the players, coaches, managers, executives and broadcasters of all 30 National Hockey League teams. More than 88 percent of NHL players are American Hockey League graduates, and for the 11th year in a row, more than 6 million fans attended AHL games across North America in 2011-12. Through the years, the AHL has been home to more than 100 future members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, including legends such as Johnny Bower, Andy Bathgate, Gerry Cheevers, Larry Robinson, Patrick Roy and Brett Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Cool beans. At least I'll be able to watch something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kass9 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Great, can watch atleast one game. I wonder if they will broadcast more later on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 SportsnetONE .... LAME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm very pleased with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 OH nice.. At least we can watch some sort of hockey on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 SportsnetONE .... LAME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 You expect AHL hockey on their main channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Baseball gets higher numbers than AHL hockey even in Canada. TSN2 is worth it, SN1 just for the canuck games, I'd just upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 AHL hockey more exciting to watch then KHL hockey. No joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I would prefer even more time devoted to WHL or even CHL in general, but at least its something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Nice, Looking forward to seeing Marlies and Wolves. I'd also like to see some OKC Baron's games. I want to see all the Oiler's young up and comers playing on the same team with Nuge, Hall and Eberle. Although Hal will have to wait but he might be ready next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 pff .. telus dont even give sportsnet for basic. i hate telus and their crappy contracts. i miss shaw cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 pff .. telus dont even give sportsnet for basic. i hate telus and their crappy contracts. i miss shaw cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xWCMx Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hahaha does anyone remember that thread a couple of days ago with the OP asking if SNet would air the Wolves games? Everyone pounced on him with a resounding "no, are you dumb or something" type of response. Just makes me chuckle is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*vInTaGe* Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Nice, I hope I bump into John Garret at the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hahaha does anyone remember that thread a couple of days ago with the OP asking if SNet would air the Wolves games? Everyone pounced on him with a resounding "no, are you dumb or something" type of response. Just makes me chuckle is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Baseball gets higher numbers than AHL hockey even in Canada. TSN2 is worth it, SN1 just for the canuck games, I'd just upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Nobody forces you to sign the contract. Pay the extra money for the sports package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydews Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Baseball and poker on CH 22 made me stop watching sportsnet since last regular season. AHL games should just replace poker or baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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