Guest Low Roller Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Oh no I di'int!Yes I did.CBC Sports and the American Hockey League announced a one-year broadcast agreement on Thursday.CBC will televise 10 games throughout the upcoming 2010-11 season, featuring AHL teams affiliated with one of six Canadian NHL clubs on Sunday afternoons."We're looking forward to featuring the stars of hockey's future with the AHL on CBC," said Scott Moore, executive director of CBC Sports and general manager of media sales and marketing.All games will be streamed live and also available on-demand at CBCSports.ca.The first puck drops on Oct. 17, at 1 p.m., as the Toronto Marlies host the Binghamton Senators, the top affiliates of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, respectively. The Marlies are featured in seven games this season, with Hamilton and Manitoba each playing four times."We're tremendously excited that CBC, with its distinguished excellence in hockey broadcasting, will be helping us celebrate our historic 75th anniversary this season," said David Andrews, president and CEO of the American Hockey League. "Viewers across Canada will be treated to the skill and excitement of the best young professionals in our sport." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I was sure there was going to be pun about the impending lock-out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I was sure there was going to be an entertaining assortment of verbal abuse here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I heard LowRoller and Jaimoe are going to have each other on speed dial as of Oct 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I can't watch AHL games on TV. Maybe if they are on HD, I may tune in for a beer or five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Does CBC "HD" count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Does CBC "HD" count?It might, as long as it's not TFC quality "HD". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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