‘Hockey Night in Canada’ returns, will broadcast PWHL games
“Hockey Night in Canada,” the Canadian hockey program formerly tied to NHL broadcasts, will shift its focus to the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, owner of the “Hockey Night in Canada” brand, will air eight PWHL primetime games under the hockey program brand this upcoming season. Each matchup will feature a Canadian team, as well as pregame and postgame…
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is bringing back "Hockey Night in Canada," which will now focus on the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). The CBC will broadcast eight PWHL primetime games this upcoming season, featuring Canadian teams and providing pregame and postgame coverage. French-language broadcaster Radio-Canada will also air Montreal Victoire games on radio across Canada.
"Hockey Night in Canada" will debut with the Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire against PWHL Hamilton on December 5 at 7 p.m. The partnership between PWHL and CBC has been crucial in the league's growth and accessibility. PWHL executive vice president Amy Scheer expressed excitement about the collaboration and the opportunity to create new traditions with the iconic brand.
This marks the fourth year of PWHL's partnership with the CBC. The PWHL season will also see Scripps Sports, the league's U.S. broadcast partner, airing its marquee Saturday hockey show: the ION Game of the Week. For the next 12 years, Amazon Prime will air NHL games, including select Stanley Cup playoff games, on Wednesday nights.
Despite "Hockey Night in Canada" spending 74 years on television and 16 years on radio, broadcasting NHL games until the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, it will continue as the longest-running sports TV show, marking its 90th consecutive year on-air in some form. CBC executive director Chris Wilson emphasized the importance of equal coverage of women's sports and the league's potential to elevate athletes and stories through the partnership.
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