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| Author: | mechaphil [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
There's a ridiculously-encompassing post over at the excellent Puck The Media blog (seriously, bookmark it for all your hockey/media news) that talks about what tremendously tremendous successes the league had this year. Included among what's talked about are records for: most watched all-US final in Canada, most watched playoffs on cable, highest-rated game in 36 years, biggest viewership numbers for TSN and NBC, and triple digit increases in viewership in non-traditional markets. |
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| Author: | BagBoy [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
Does this mean we can upgrade from Versus to maybe...Bravo or Spike? |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
 Honestly, Spike would be an upgrade in some ways. But really, I like what Versus has done and want to see them move forward next season. Maybe some double-headers during the season, a proper 30 minute pregame show at 6:30PM, even (pipe dream, I know) put games on Thursday.
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
ESPN broadcasters were talking about the NHL finals and what a great sport hockey is and how it's growing. They went on to say the NHL should be pushing to be a top tier sport in the US because this country is ready to embrace hockey. The first step to do this? Bring the game back to ESPN. Personally, I like Versus. They're 10X more dedicated to the NHL than ESPN will ever be. |
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| Author: | Squanto [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
PuckSniperPensel wrote: ESPN broadcasters were talking about the NHL finals and what a great sport hockey is and how it's growing. ESPN has been talking about how hockey has been growing since, well, forever. :p |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
The most impressive stat listed there: "Stanley Cup Snares Five Top 20 Searches on Google" Seriously, with Lady effin Gaga, the world cup wind-up, oil spills etc. that's pretty damn impressive. |
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
Squanto wrote: PuckSniperPensel wrote: ESPN broadcasters were talking about the NHL finals and what a great sport hockey is and how it's growing. ESPN has been talking about how hockey has been growing since, well, forever. :p Welllll maybe they're finally right. 
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| Author: | ironyisadeadscene [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
ive always enjoyed ESPNS hockey coverage. alot. hell, they had gary thorne as their main guy. what a game caller. |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SCF caps NHL's best business year in history |
Problem is, ESPN doesn't love hockey anymore. Like, almost at all. How much air time did Melrose or Barnaby get during or after game six? Damn near none that I saw. |
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