Hockey Night In Canada Moves Behind Paywall, Ending Free CBC Broadcast Era
By
Lauren Theisen
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Summary
Hockey Night In Canada, a beloved Saturday night tradition on CBC since 1952, is moving entirely behind a paywall starting next season. The article laments the loss of free, accessible broadcasts of NHL games on public television, marking the end of a national institution that has been a staple of Canadian culture for over 70 years.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor nearly as long as Canadian homes have had televisions, hockey fans have been able to spend their Saturday nights watching the country's teams on the public broadcast channel CBC.
Hockey Night In Canada debuted on TV in 1952, and since then it's become a national institution—think Monday Night Football crossed with Jeopardy!, times two.
Starting next season, the Saturday night hockey tradition will be a shell of its old self, because the games will be entirely behind a paywall.
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