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ESPN+ Will Become the Exclusive Streaming Partner of Hockey East Through 2027-28
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ESPN+ Becomes New Streaming Home for Wildcat Hockey
4/6/2022 11:01:00 AM | General, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey
Hockey East announces partnership with ESPN, extends relationship with NESN
AMESBURY, Mass. – The Hockey East Association announced Wednesday a six-year agreement with ESPN that will result in UNH men's and women's home hockey games being streamed live on ESPN+ through the 2027-28 season.
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HEA also announced a multi-year deal with long-standing linear television partner NESN that will include 50 games each season airing on NESN or NESN+. The men's semifinals and championship will remain on NESN and/or NESN+ throughout this deal from TD Garden. The agreement extends the longest-running partnership in Hockey East history, dating back to the founding of both in 1984.
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"This is a major announcement that will grow the Hockey East brand and broaden the reach of the Wildcat hockey program to a larger audience than ever before," UNH men's hockey head coach Mike Souza said. "Every team in the league will benefit from the strength and profile of an ESPN streaming relationship while extending the traditional NESN partnership that is so valuable to our fans, alumni and future Wildcats."
The ESPN deal features four games annually on ESPN linear channels, which includes the Hockey East Women's Championship game.
"It means a great deal to be able to say ESPN+ is the new streaming home for UNH women's hockey," Wildcat women's hockey head coach Hilary Witt said. "From a recruiting standpoint and a fan perspective, that consistency is pivotal to growing awareness of our program. Plus, putting the Hockey East championship on ESPN is a game-changer for our sport and our conference."
There will be no ESPN+ blackouts for any game on NESN.
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About UNH Athletics
UNH Athletics is committed to fostering NCAA Division I teams that positively impact its student-athletes, align with the central mission of the University, and are a source of pride for the university community, the State of New Hampshire, and our alumni across the globe. UNH Athletics creates and sustains a culture committed to integrity, inclusion, respect, civic engagement, leadership, and academic achievement. These values are embedded in the pursuit of athletic excellence and contribute to an extraordinary student-athlete experience.
UNH Athletics is committed to supporting every team and individual with the goal of competing for conference and national championships with an uncompromising resolve to achieve full athletic, academic and personal excellence.
READ FULL HEA/ESPN RELEASE
HEA also announced a multi-year deal with long-standing linear television partner NESN that will include 50 games each season airing on NESN or NESN+. The men's semifinals and championship will remain on NESN and/or NESN+ throughout this deal from TD Garden. The agreement extends the longest-running partnership in Hockey East history, dating back to the founding of both in 1984.
READ FULL HEA/NESN RELEASE
"This is a major announcement that will grow the Hockey East brand and broaden the reach of the Wildcat hockey program to a larger audience than ever before," UNH men's hockey head coach Mike Souza said. "Every team in the league will benefit from the strength and profile of an ESPN streaming relationship while extending the traditional NESN partnership that is so valuable to our fans, alumni and future Wildcats."
The ESPN deal features four games annually on ESPN linear channels, which includes the Hockey East Women's Championship game.
"It means a great deal to be able to say ESPN+ is the new streaming home for UNH women's hockey," Wildcat women's hockey head coach Hilary Witt said. "From a recruiting standpoint and a fan perspective, that consistency is pivotal to growing awareness of our program. Plus, putting the Hockey East championship on ESPN is a game-changer for our sport and our conference."
There will be no ESPN+ blackouts for any game on NESN.
READ MORE
About UNH Athletics
UNH Athletics is committed to fostering NCAA Division I teams that positively impact its student-athletes, align with the central mission of the University, and are a source of pride for the university community, the State of New Hampshire, and our alumni across the globe. UNH Athletics creates and sustains a culture committed to integrity, inclusion, respect, civic engagement, leadership, and academic achievement. These values are embedded in the pursuit of athletic excellence and contribute to an extraordinary student-athlete experience.
UNH Athletics is committed to supporting every team and individual with the goal of competing for conference and national championships with an uncompromising resolve to achieve full athletic, academic and personal excellence.
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