Oct 17, 2014
TSN announces partnership with College Hockey Inc. to deliver more NCAA Hockey than ever before
TSN is expanding its live NCAA Hockey coverage to deliver 37 games from the 2014-15 NCAA Men’s Division I Ice Hockey season, beginning with Notre Dame hosting Lake Superior State Friday, October 17 at 7:30pm et/4:30pt on TSN2. All NCAA Hockey games on TSN, including the Frozen Four, are available for live streaming to TSN subscribers on TSN GO.
TSN.ca Staff
TORONTO (October 17, 2014) – With highly-rated prospect Jack Eichel looking to make his mark on the collegiate hockey world, the game’s brightest young stars shine on TSN as the network today announced a new partnership with College Hockey Inc. to deliver expanded live coverage of the 2014-15 NCAA Men’s Division I Ice Hockey season, including the FROZEN FOUR championship. With more NCAA Hockey games available in Canada this season than ever before, TSN’s live coverage consists of 37 games beginning with Notre Dame hosting Lake Superior State today (Friday, October 17) at 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2 (see below for complete broadcast schedule*).
TSN’s expanded coverage of NCAA Hockey is available for live streaming and on demand viewing to TSN subscribers through TSN GO.
“This partnership will allow TSN to deliver Canadian fans unprecedented access to the excitement of NCAA Hockey,” said Mike Snee, Executive Director, College Hockey Inc. “Canadians have always had a strong presence in college hockey and currently make up 30% of all Division I players. TSN will provide fans in Canada the chance to see for themselves why so many skilled Canadian hockey players are choosing college hockey, and why NCAA Hockey is the fastest growing development path to professional hockey.”
“We’re very excited to showcase so many of hockey’s emerging young stars with the addition of live NCAA Hockey coverage, including the biggest event in college hockey, the FROZEN FOUR,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice-President, Programming and Marketing, TSN. “NCAA Hockey is an excellent addition to our comprehensive NCAA coverage that also includes NCAA MARCH MADNESS and the all-new COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF.”
“Hockey fans throughout Canada should be very excited,” said Andy Murray, longtime NHL coach, Manitoba native, and current head coach of Western Michigan University. “Obviously the quality of play in college hockey is exceptional, but I think it will be the atmosphere in the rink and intensity of the games that will be the biggest surprise to Canadians not familiar with NCAA Hockey. From the bands to the student-sections to the historic rivalries, it's very special.”
With live coverage of NCAA Hockey all season long, TSN’s five feeds shine the spotlight on the game’s next generation of star players, among them Boston University centre Jack Eichel and Boston College defenceman Noah Hanifin, as well as the best college hockey teams from across the United States, including the #1-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers and the 2014 FROZEN FOUR champion Union Dutchmen.
In addition to the network’s live broadcast coverage, TSN delivers news updates and analysis of NCAA Hockey on multiple platforms including TIM HORTONS THAT’S HOCKEY, SPORTSCENTRE, and TSN.ca.
Fast Facts: NCAA Men’s Division I Ice Hockey
- Several 2015 draft eligible players are playing NCAA Hockey this season, including three in the Top 11 according to TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button (Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin, and Zach Werenski)
- 305 former NCAA players played in the NHL last season, making up 31% of the league (both all-time highs)
- Nearly 200 NHL draft picks are currently playing NCAA Hockey
- Every NHL team has prospects playing NCAA Hockey, led by the Chicago Blackhawks (13)
- More than 30% of all NCAA Hockey players are Canadian
- Five members of Canada’s gold medal winning team at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games played NCAA Hockey (Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, Martin St. Louis, Chris Kunitz, and Duncan Keith)
Broadcast Schedule
TSN’s broadcast schedule for the 2014-15 NCAA Hockey season is as follows:*
October
Friday, Oct.17 Lake Superior State @ Notre Dame 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, Oct. 18 Lake Superior State @ Notre Dame 6 p.m. ET on TSN2
November
Friday, Nov. 21 UMass Lowell @ Notre Dame 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Massachusetts @ Vermont 7 p.m. ET on TSN2
December
Saturday, Dec. 6 Maine @ UMass Lowell 8 p.m. ET on TSN2
Sunday, Dec. 28 Quinnipiac @ Princeton 4 p.m. ET on TSN3
January
Saturday, Jan. 3 Union @ Boston University 7 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, Jan. 10 Northeastern @ Boston College 4 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, Jan. 10 Rivalry on Ice – Harvard vs. Yale 6 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, Jan. 17 Michigan State @ Penn State 5 p.m. ET on TSN2
Wednesday, Jan. 21 Merrimack @ Boston College 7 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, Jan. 31 New Hampshire @ Notre Dame 6:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
February
Monday, Feb. 2 Beanpot – Northeastern vs. Boston College 5 p.m. ET on TSN2
Monday, Feb. 2 Beanpot – Harvard vs. Boston University 8 p.m. ET on TSN2
Friday, Feb. 6 Notre Dame @ Maine 7 p.m. ET on TSN2
Monday, Feb. 9 Beanpot Championship 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
Friday, Feb. 13 New Hampshire @ Boston University 7 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, Feb. 21 Minnesota @ Penn State 5 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, Feb. 21 Connecticut @ New Hampshire (Joined in progress) 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
Friday, Feb. 27 Boston College @ Notre Dame 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
March
Friday, March 6 Minnesota @ Ohio State 5 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, March 14 Hockey East Quarter-final – Game 2 4 p.m. ET on TSN2
Sunday, March 15 Hockey East Quarter-final – Game 3 4:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
Friday, March 20 Hockey East Semifinal #1 5 p.m. ET on TSN2
Friday, March 20 Hockey East Semifinal #2 8 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, March 21 Hockey East Championship 7 p.m. ET on TSN2
Friday, March 27 Frozen Four – TBD 2 p.m. ET on TSN2
Friday, March 27 Frozen Four – TBD 5:30 p.m. ET on TSN3
Friday, March 27 Frozen Four – TBD 8 p.m. ET on TSN3
Saturday, March 28 Frozen Four – TBD 3 p.m. ET on TSN3
Saturday, March 28 Frozen Four – TBD 4 p.m. ET on TSN4
Saturday, March 28 Frozen Four – TBD 5:30 p.m. ET on TSN3
Saturday, March 28 Frozen Four – TBD 9 p.m. ET on TSN3
Sunday, March 29 Frozen Four – TBD 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
April
Thursday, April 9 Frozen Four – Semifinal #1 5 p.m. ET on TSN2
Thursday, April 9 Frozen Four – Semifinal #2 8:30 p.m. ET on TSN2
Saturday, April 11 Frozen Four – Championship 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN3
*Schedule subject to change
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About College Hockey Inc.
Formed in 2009, College Hockey Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting NCAA Division I men’s college hockey to prospective players and fans through extensive marketing and informational efforts. The entity is operated under the auspices of a 12-member Board of Directors and works closely with the commissioners, coaching staffs and administrators of the 59 programs and six conferences that sponsor NCAA Division I hockey. Visit collegehockeyinc.com to learn more.
About TSN
TSN is Canada's Sports Leader and #1 specialty network. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN.ca, TSN GO, and TSN Radio stations across the country. With more championship events than any broadcaster in the country, TSN’s roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF World Junior Championship, FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, UEFA Euro 2016, MLB, Barclays Premier League, Golf’s Majors, NASCAR, F1, Grand Slam Tennis, NCAA March Madness, and Skate Canada and Rugby Canada events. TSN is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.
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