NHL on CTV Sportsnet
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NHL on CTV Sportsnet was CTV Sportsnet
's broadcast of National Hockey League
games. CTV Sportsnet held the national cable rights for NHL regular season and playoff games from 1998 to 2002. The broadcasts were sponsored by Labatt
.
operations in the United States. CTV
owned 40% and was the managing partner of the new network; Rogers Media
, Molson
and Fox Entertainment Group
each owned 20%.
The new network wrestled the NHL Canadian cable package away from long-time holder TSN
. From 1998–99 until 2001–02, Sportsnet aired Labatt Blue Tuesday Night Hockey to a national audience during the regular season and covered first-round playoff series not involving Canadian teams. On the day CTV Sportsnet went on the air, its first live sports event was an NHL opening-night telecast between the Philadelphia Flyers
and New York Rangers
. The national cable rights have since returned to TSN, though Sportsnet retains regional rights to five of six Canadian-based clubs.
and Craig Simpson
served as the lead broadcast team. Kevin Quinn
and Ryan Walter
served as the secondary team. Darren Dreger
was as the studio host and Greg Millen (1998-1999), Nick Kypreos
(1998-2002), Mike Keenan
(1999-2000), Scott Morrison (2001-2002), and John Garrett (2001-2002) worked as studio analysts.
' "The Hockey Song
" was used as a theme song for CTV Sportsnet's NHL broadcasts.
Rogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
's broadcast of National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
games. CTV Sportsnet held the national cable rights for NHL regular season and playoff games from 1998 to 2002. The broadcasts were sponsored by Labatt
Labatt Brewing Company
Labatt Brewing Company Ltd. is a Canadian beer company founded by John Kinder Labatt in 1847 in London, Ontario. In 1995, it was purchased by Belgian brewer Interbrew; it is now part of Anheuser-Busch InBev...
.
History
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998. The name was chosen to match the regional Fox Sports NetFox Sports Net
The Fox Sports Regional Networks, or simply Fox Sports Net , are a collection of cable TV regional sports networks in the United States owned and operated by News Corporation.- Beginnings :...
operations in the United States. CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
owned 40% and was the managing partner of the new network; Rogers Media
Rogers Media
Rogers Media Inc is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc., which owns Canada's largest publishing company, Rogers Publishing Limited, which has more than 70 consumer and business publications. Rogers Media Inc...
, Molson
Molson
Molson-Coors Canada Inc. is the Canadian division of the world's fifth-largest brewing company, the Molson Coors Brewing Company. It is the second oldest company in Canada after the Hudson's Bay Company. Molson's first brewery was located on the St...
and Fox Entertainment Group
Fox Entertainment Group
The Fox Entertainment Group is an American entertainment industry company that owns film studios and terrestrial, cable, and direct broadcast satellite television properties...
each owned 20%.
The new network wrestled the NHL Canadian cable package away from long-time holder TSN
NHL on TSN
The NHL on TSN is TSN's broadcast of National Hockey League games. The show's current incarnation debuted in 2002. The channel has exclusive local rights to the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.-Coverage overview:...
. From 1998–99 until 2001–02, Sportsnet aired Labatt Blue Tuesday Night Hockey to a national audience during the regular season and covered first-round playoff series not involving Canadian teams. On the day CTV Sportsnet went on the air, its first live sports event was an NHL opening-night telecast between the Philadelphia Flyers
1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup...
and New York Rangers
1998–99 New York Rangers season
The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:...
. The national cable rights have since returned to TSN, though Sportsnet retains regional rights to five of six Canadian-based clubs.
On-air staff
Jim HughsonJim Hughson
Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:...
and Craig Simpson
Craig Simpson
Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres...
served as the lead broadcast team. Kevin Quinn
Kevin Quinn (sportscaster)
Kevin Quinn is a Canadian sportscaster for Rogers Sportsnet. Quinn attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained a with a degree in psychology. Quinn started as an anchor for CKVR Television in Barrie, Ontario, also doing play-by-play for an OHL game every week. Quinn was hired by Rogers...
and Ryan Walter
Ryan Walter
Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League...
served as the secondary team. Darren Dreger
Darren Dreger
Darren Dreger is a Canadian sportscaster for TSN. He serves as hockey insider on the NHL on TSN, and is the host of Leafs Lunch on AM640 Toronto Radio...
was as the studio host and Greg Millen (1998-1999), Nick Kypreos
Nick Kypreos
Nikos Kypreos is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger of Greek descent. He played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs...
(1998-2002), Mike Keenan
Mike Keenan
Michael Edward Keenan is a former head coach in the National Hockey League , most recently with the Calgary Flames, and former General Manager of the Florida Panthers. He is currently working as an analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG Network.Keenan was a player for the St...
(1999-2000), Scott Morrison (2001-2002), and John Garrett (2001-2002) worked as studio analysts.
Playoff coverage
| Year | Round | Series | Games covered | Play-by-play | Colour commentators Color commentator A color commentator is a sports commentator who assists the play-by-play announcer, often by filling in any time when play is not in progress. The color analyst and main commentator will often exchange comments freely throughout the broadcast, when the play-by-play announcer is not describing the... (s) |
| 1999 1999 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 1999 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began in April, 1999, following the 1998–99 NHL season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the... |
Conference quarterfinals | New Jersey 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season The 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 17th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Despite winning the Atlantic Division and being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... -Pittsburgh 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... |
Game 4 (ESPN2 ESPN National Hockey Night ESPN National Hockey Night was ESPN's weekly television broadcasts of National Hockey League regular season games and coverage of playoff games, broadcast from 1992 to 2004... 's feed) |
Dave Strader Dave Strader Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus... |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
| San Jose 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season The 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks eighth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round against the Colorado Avalanche.-Game log:-Player stats:-Draft picks:... -Colorado 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season The 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fourth season and last season at Mcnichols Sports Arena. They would move to the Pepsi Center during the offseason.-Regular season:... |
Games 1–6 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... |
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| Detroit 1998–99 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... -Anaheim 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the sixth season in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks met the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. The Wings swept the Mighty Ducks in four games... |
Games 1–4 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... |
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| 2000 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 2000 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began in April, and concluded in June. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the conference champions ... |
Conference quarterfinals | Philadelphia 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... -Buffalo 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season The 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season saw the Sabres qualify for the playoffs, but lose in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... |
Games 1–5 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... |
| St. Louis 1999–2000 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Playoffs:* The #1 seed Blues were defeated in seven games by the #8 seed San Jose Sharks in the first round.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and Records:... -San Jose 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season The 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks ninth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, winning the first round against the St. Louis Blues, before bowing out to the Dallas Stars in the Conference semi-finals.-Game log:-Player... |
Game 5 | Kevin Quinn Kevin Quinn (sportscaster) Kevin Quinn is a Canadian sportscaster for Rogers Sportsnet. Quinn attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained a with a degree in psychology. Quinn started as an anchor for CKVR Television in Barrie, Ontario, also doing play-by-play for an OHL game every week. Quinn was hired by Rogers... |
Ryan Walter Ryan Walter Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League... |
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| Colorado 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season The 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fifth season. It was the first season in the new Pepsi Center arena.-Regular season:... -Phoenix 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' fourth season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... |
Games 1–5 | Kevin Quinn Kevin Quinn (sportscaster) Kevin Quinn is a Canadian sportscaster for Rogers Sportsnet. Quinn attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained a with a degree in psychology. Quinn started as an anchor for CKVR Television in Barrie, Ontario, also doing play-by-play for an OHL game every week. Quinn was hired by Rogers... (Games 1–4) Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... (Game 5) |
Ryan Walter Ryan Walter Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League... (Games 1–4) Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... (Game 5) |
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| 2001 2001 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , were played from April until June. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the New Jersey Devils to win its second Stanley Cup.... |
Conference quarterfinals | New Jersey 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season The 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 19th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Although the Devils won the Atlantic Division and were Eastern Conference champions for the third time, the team fell short of winning back-to-back Stanley Cup... -Carolina 2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 3-5-3-0 -November:Record for the month 7-5-0-1 -December:Record for the month 4-6-1-1 -January:... |
Game 2 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... |
| Washington 2000–01 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... -Pittsburgh 2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:... |
Games 1–4, 6 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... |
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| Philadelphia 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 34th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros sat out the 2000–01 season awaiting a trade. Also, Craig Ramsay retained the head coaching position as Neilson was not asked to return, which became a matter of some controversy... -Buffalo 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season The 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Sabres finished with a 46-30-5-1 record in the regular season, and won the Conference Quarter-Finals over Philadelphia Flyers, but lost the Conference Semi-Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins... |
Games 1, 4–6 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... |
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| Detroit 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season The 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season was the 75th season of the Detroit franchise in the NHL. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs by finishing first in the Central Division, and were second-overall in the Western Conference... -Los Angeles 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season The 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 34th season of operation. The club made it to the playoffs, defeating Detroit in the first round before losing to Colorado in the second round.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:... |
Games 3–4 | Kevin Quinn Kevin Quinn (sportscaster) Kevin Quinn is a Canadian sportscaster for Rogers Sportsnet. Quinn attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained a with a degree in psychology. Quinn started as an anchor for CKVR Television in Barrie, Ontario, also doing play-by-play for an OHL game every week. Quinn was hired by Rogers... |
Ryan Walter Ryan Walter Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League... |
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| St. Louis 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season The 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season was the 34th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. After winning the President's Trophy the previous season, the Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 22 losses, 12 ties and five overtime losses, good for 103 points, and a trip to the... -San Jose |
Game 4 | Kevin Quinn Kevin Quinn (sportscaster) Kevin Quinn is a Canadian sportscaster for Rogers Sportsnet. Quinn attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained a with a degree in psychology. Quinn started as an anchor for CKVR Television in Barrie, Ontario, also doing play-by-play for an OHL game every week. Quinn was hired by Rogers... |
Ryan Walter Ryan Walter Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League... |
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| 2002 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championships of the National Hockey League, was played from April until June. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes four games to one to clinch the 10th championship in their history. It was the Hurricanes first ever appearance in the... |
Conference quarterfinals | Carolina 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... -New Jersey 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... |
Game 2 | Kevin Quinn Kevin Quinn (sportscaster) Kevin Quinn is a Canadian sportscaster for Rogers Sportsnet. Quinn attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained a with a degree in psychology. Quinn started as an anchor for CKVR Television in Barrie, Ontario, also doing play-by-play for an OHL game every week. Quinn was hired by Rogers... |
Ryan Walter Ryan Walter Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League... |
| Colorado 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season The 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's seventh season. At the end of the 2001-02 season, Patrick Roy had a Goals Against Average of 1.94 and a Save Percentage of .925... -Los Angeles 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season The 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 35th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:The Kings' picks made at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida:*Jens Karlsson... |
Games 1–2, 4–7 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... (Games 1, 4–7) Ryan Walter Ryan Walter Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League... (Game 2) |
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| San Jose 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season The 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season was the 11th in franchise history.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:On March 10, 2002 Evgeni Nabokov became the first netminder in NHL history to score a powerplay goal, doing so against the Vancouver Canucks... -Phoenix |
Game 1, Games 3–5 | Jim Hughson Jim Hughson Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:... |
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres... |
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| St. Louis 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season The 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season was the 35th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses, good for 98 points... -Chicago 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-sixth season of operation. Finishing fifth in the Western Conference, they qualified for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Scoring... |
Game 1 | Kevin Quinn Kevin Quinn (sportscaster) Kevin Quinn is a Canadian sportscaster for Rogers Sportsnet. Quinn attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained a with a degree in psychology. Quinn started as an anchor for CKVR Television in Barrie, Ontario, also doing play-by-play for an OHL game every week. Quinn was hired by Rogers... |
Ryan Walter Ryan Walter Ryan William Walter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League... |
Theme song
Stompin' Tom ConnorsStompin' Tom Connors
Charles Thomas "Stompin' Tom" Connors, OC is one of Canada's most prolific and well-known country and folk singers.He lives in Wellington County, Ontario.- Early life :...
' "The Hockey Song
The Hockey Song
"The Hockey Song" is a song written and originally performed by Canadian folksinger Stompin' Tom Connors.The song first appeared on Connors' 1973 album, Stompin' Tom and the Hockey Song. However, the song did not reach its tremendous popularity until 1997. It was at this time that the song was...
" was used as a theme song for CTV Sportsnet's NHL broadcasts.