NHL TV Contract History

[afdave]

I read an article that all 4 networks (ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS) have had the NHL at some point.

I know about ABC, NBC and Fox, I wasn't aware that CBS ever had them.

Does anyone have a "timeline" of TV network coverage of the NHL over the years (both network and cable would be cool). Thanks.

[sawchuk103]

NBC - Mid 1970's
ESPN - 1979 to 1982
USA Network - 1982 to 1985
ESPN - 1985 to 1988
SportsChannel - 1988 to 1992
ESPN - 1992 to Present
ESPN2 - 1994 to Present
Fox - 1995 to 1999
ABC - 2000 to 2004

[afdave]

From what you listed, and some other stuff I got:

Network:
CBS: Late 60's-Early 70's
NBC: 1972-1975
CBS: 1980 (1 Stanley Cup Game)
NBC: 1991-1993 (All Star Games Only)
ABC: 1994-1995
Fox: 1996-1999
ABC: 2000-2004
NBC: 2005-2006

Cable:
ESPN - 1979-1982
USA Network: 1982-1985
ESPN - 1985-1988
SportsChannel America: 1988-1992
ESPN: 1992-present
ESPN2: 1994-present

I think I have the ABC info right, they had ESPN produce some weekend afternoon games for them in 94 & 95 only, before Fox actually started paying for it themselves.

I got the CBS info from someone at the NHL. They didn't have any exact dates, other than 1 Cup game in 80.

Other than that though, it would appear there was NO national TV of the NHL in the mid-late 70s. Anyone confirm or update that?

[TonyTwist]

04/05-Lifetime Network......part of the collective bargaining agreement

[SBarrett39]

The NHL would have to go really downhill to be broadcasted on the womens channel. That would be tragic.