Radio Rights: Vancouver Canucks Leaving TSN 1040 For Rogers Media

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From Vancouver Sun:

 

http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/tsn-1040-longtime-radio-home-of-canucks-lose-broadcast-rights-to-rogers

 

TSN 1040, the longtime radio home of the Vancouver Canucks, has lost its broadcast contract with the team to Rogers Media.

The news came in the form of a Twitter post on TSN Radio Vancouver’s official account.

“Thank you @Canucks for 11 great seasons of hockey on #TSN1040,” it read.

 

On Thursday morning, the Canucks confirmed they have signed a five-year agreement that will see Sportsnet deliver all Canucks games on Rogers radio beginning with next season. 

TSN 1040 had been broadcasting Vancouver Canucks games, as well as pre- and post-game shows, for more than a decade. Staff at the station had also been reassured contract negotiations were coming along smoothly and would be renewed, as TSN had put up a strong three-year bid.

 

However, on Wednesday evening, the station announced the team had opted to move their broadcast contract over to Rogers Media, though it remains unclear where the game broadcasts will show up on the dial.

 

Rogers Sportsnet has been carrying televised Canuck games since 1998.

 

“The Canucks are the most sought-after content in the Vancouver market, and we are excited to expand our Sportsnet offering to deliver live Canucks coverage on all platforms,” Sportsnet president Scott Moore said in a statement. “Vancouver is a top Canadian market filled with loyal and knowledgeable sports fans, and is a natural fit to expand our Sportsnet offering.”

Some have suggested the move to Rogers opens up the possibility for them to launch a sports-based radio station here in Vancouver, as Rogers owns the Toronto Blue Jays and would likely want to carry their broadcasts across the country on its own station.

Currently, Rogers owns 55 radio stations across Canada, including News 1130, 96.9 Jack FM, and Kiss Radio here in B.C.

“We have incredibly strong radio brands in the Vancouver market, and we are excited to build on our premium content with the acquisition of the Canucks games,” said Julie Adam, Rogers Media’s senior vice president of radio. “As we’ve seen with our Sportsnet radio stations in Calgary and Toronto, there is a strong appetite for live game coverage and top-tier sports content.”

The Vancouver Canucks also call Rogers Arena their home ice.

[Alflives]

Ha!  In before Inevitable Mod. Alf is happy today!  

 

 

[Zhukini]

That article is from March 9th.

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