- Sportsnet and Canucks bolster long-standing partnership
with landmark multiplatform agreement including television, online
and mobile, beginning 2013/14 season -
- Sportsnet continues 14-year legacy of delivering Vancouver
Canucks hockey; will air up to 60 regular season games each season
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- Rogers and Sportsnet continue to invest in sports and
premium content to drive future growth -
NOTE: Media availability today at 10
a.m. PT, Rogers Arena, Norm Jewison Media Room
VANCOUVER, Feb. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Sportsnet today announced
it has reached a 10-year partnership extension with the Vancouver
Canucks through the 2022/23 NHL season, continuing a 14-year
network tradition as the regional television broadcaster of Canucks
hockey.
The new agreement, which begins with the 2013/14 season,
features a comprehensive suite of multimedia rights including
television, online and mobile, delivering up to 60 regular season
Vancouver Canucks games each season. In addition, Canucks This
Week, the 30-minute weekly show providing in-depth
coverage of the team throughout the season, will also continue as
part of the new multimedia package.
Sportsnet has been broadcasting Canucks games since the
network's inception in 1998.
"The Vancouver Canucks are a premium Canadian sports franchise
and we are thrilled to continue this strong and important
partnership," said Scott Moore,
President, Broadcast, Rogers Media. "This landmark agreement
furthers our commitment to serving Canucks fans and connecting with
our B.C. audience like never before, as well as providing a diverse
portfolio of sports assets and content to our viewers. It
also reinforces Rogers' and Sportsnet's continued investment in
sports to drive future growth."
"This is a significant partnership agreement for the Canucks and
Sportsnet," said Victor de Bonis,
Chief Operating Officer, Canucks Sports & Entertainment and
Alternate Governor, NHL. "As a valued, long-term partner it was
important for us to continue providing in-depth feature coverage,
and quality game broadcasts to our fans through Sportsnet
broadcasts."
Today's announcement enhances Sportsnet's commitment to keeping
Canucks fans connected to their home team first. This season,
Sportsnet will deliver 34 regular season Canucks games on
television - more than any other broadcaster - as well as more
Canadian NHL team games on TV, in addition to coverage across
radio, digital and print.
Sportsnet is the official regional television broadcast rights
holder for the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames (including radio
rights on Sportsnet 960 The FAN), Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs (including radio rights on
Sportsnet 590 The FAN).
Rogers and Canucks Sports & Entertainment have committed to
build relationships that consist of the same corporate and
community values. Rogers is an industry leader and innovator
focused on enhancing customer experiences and fostering community
partnerships. Rogers Arena is where loyal fans are engaged and
important partners are hosted; Canucks Sports & Entertainment
continues to be an integral partner to Rogers.
Media Availability - Rogers Arena, today at 10 a.m. PT
The following spokespeople will be available to speak to the
media today at Rogers Arena in the Norm Jewison Media Room
regarding the new agreement:
- Scott Moore, President,
Broadcast, Rogers Media
- Phil Lind, Executive
Vice-President, Regulatory and Vice Chairman, Rogers
Communications
- Victor de Bonis, Chief Operating
Officer, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, and Alternate
Governor, NHL
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About Sportsnet
Sportsnet connects Canadian sports fans to their favourite teams
and athletes, using five platforms: TV, Radio, Print, Online and
Mobile. Sportsnet is Fuelled By Fans, and
delivers storytelling on a local, regional, national and
global level. The multiplatform brand consists
of Sportsnet, sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet 590 The FAN, Sportsnet
960 The FAN, Sportsnet magazine, Sportsnet Mobile and the
Hockey Central app on iPad and Playbook. Sportsnet is
the Canadian leader in NHL and MLB television broadcasts and is
home to 162 Toronto Blue Jays games, plus MLB Playoffs and the
World Series. Sportsnet is an official licensed broadcaster
of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and also offers an exciting
sports lineup including the NFL, the Memorial Cup, Ultimate
Fighting Championship®, Grand Slam of Curling,
IndyCar, the Rogers Cup tennis tournament, and extensive soccer
programming including Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions
League, UFEA Europa League, MLS Vancouver Whitecaps FC, CONCACAF
and Canadian national team matches for men and women.
Connected is the network's nightly news program, providing
regional and national coverage of the day's events in the world of
sports.
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