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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:15 pm 
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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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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:57 pm 
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Does this mean we can upgrade from Versus to maybe...Bravo or Spike?

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:lol: 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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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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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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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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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. :D

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ive always enjoyed ESPNS hockey coverage. alot. hell, they had gary thorne as their main guy. what a game caller.

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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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