TORONTO (November 11, 2016) – A new class of hockey legends will be honoured this weekend as TSN delivers a full slate of coverage from the
Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. TSN’s coverage is highlighted by the
HOCKEY HALL OF FAME GAME, featuring the
Toronto Maple Leafs vs.
Philadelphia Flyers, airing
tonight (Friday, Nov. 11) at
7 p.m. ET on
TSN4, and the
2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY on
Monday, Nov. 14 at
8 p.m. ET on
TSN2.
This year’s class of inductees features Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, and Rogie Vachon, as well as the late Pat Quinn, who will be inducted into the Builder Category for his extensive contributions to the game as a player, head coach, and executive.
TSN’s
Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend coverage is available for live streaming and on-demand viewing to TSN subscribers through
TSN.ca and the
TSN GO app.
Induction weekend coverage kicks off with a live broadcast of the
2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME MEDIA CONFERENCE AND RING PRESENTATION. TSN’s
Gino Reda hosts coverage from the TSN Studio, with
Dave Naylor on-site at the Hockey Hall of Fame, airing
today (Friday, Nov. 11) at
2 p.m. ET on
TSN4.
HOCKEY HALL OF FAME GAME
TSN delivers exclusive live coverage of the
2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME GAME, as Auston Matthews and the
Toronto Maple Leafs face off against Claude Giroux and the
Philadelphia Flyers tonight (Friday, Nov. 11) at
7 p.m. ET on
TSN4. Calling the game action from Toronto’s Air Canada Centre is TSN’s acclaimed hockey broadcast team of
Chris Cuthbert and
Ray Ferraro. Live game coverage is available to TSN subscribers in the Leafs’ designated broadcast region.
TSN’s live pre-game coverage kicks off with the
6 p.m. ET edition of
SPORTSCENTRE, featuring the TSN Hockey panel of host
James Duthie, TSN Hockey Insider
Bob McKenzie, and analysts
Jeff O’Neill and
Dave Poulin.
The game features a special pre-game on-ice ceremony introducing this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. Duthie interviews inductees Lindros, Makarov, and Vachon during the game’s first intermission.
Duthie also sits down with Lindros for a special interview, airing during the
11:30 p.m. ET edition of
SPORTSCENTRE on
Sunday, Nov. 13. Interviews with the inductees will also be available for on-demand viewing on
TSN.ca.
2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
TSN highlights this year’s class of inductees during comprehensive coverage of the
2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY on
Monday, Nov. 14 at
8 p.m. ET on
TSN2.
Hosted by Duthie, the
2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY honours hockey legends Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, Rogie Vachon, and Pat Quinn as the newest inductees of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
TSN’s Gino Reda primes fans for the induction ceremony with live updates from the red carpet during the
6 p.m. ET edition of SPORTSCENTRE. At
7 p.m. ET on
TSN4 and TSN5, Reda interviews the who’s who of the hockey world during a live, on-site edition of
TIM HORTONS THAT’S HOCKEY that also features TSN Hockey Insider
Pierre LeBrun and analysts
Jeff O’Neill and
Jamie McLennan.
Following the ceremony, TSN Digital platforms, including
TSN.ca and the
TSN GO app, feature video of every acceptance speech, as well as the signing of the Hockey Hall of Fame Official Registra.
In 2012, TSN and the Hockey Hall of Fame announced an agreement extending their long-term partnership with a new 10-year sponsorship deal, making TSN the official TV and radio broadcast partner of the Hockey Hall of Fame through to 2022.
TSN Radio
Fans can tune in to
TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto for comprehensive news and analysis of the
2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, as the TSN
OVERDRIVE crew featuring hosts
Bryan Hayes, O’Neill, and McLennan broadcast live on-site at the Hockey Hall of Fame on
Monday, Nov. 14 from
4-7 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in to TSN 1050’s coverage by setting their dials to AM 1050, listening online at
TSN.ca/1050, or through the
TSN GO and
iHeartRadio apps.
Broadcast Schedule
TSN’s comprehensive slate of coverage for the
Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend features the following highlights*:
Friday, Nov. 11
- Hockey Hall of Fame Media Conference and Ring Ceremony at 2 p.m. ET on TSN4
- HOCKEY HALL OF FAME GAME pre-game coverage on SPORTSCENTRE at 6 p.m. ET across TSN
- HOCKEY HALL OF FAME GAME: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET on TSN4
Monday, Nov. 14
- TIM HORTONS THAT’S HOCKEY pre-induction red carpet coverage live at 7 p.m. ET on TSN4 and TSN5
- 2016 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY at 8 p.m. ET on TSN2
*Schedule subject to change
Hockey on TSN
TSN is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Winnipeg Jets as part of its package of 130+ regional NHL games. TSN delivers a package of 26 Leafs games available in the Leafs’ designated broadcast region on TSN4, 50+ Senators games in the Senators’ designated broadcast region on TSN5, and 50+ Jets games in the Jets’ designated broadcast region on TSN3.
TSN complements its live hockey coverage with Canada’s fan-favourite hockey news and information programming, featuring the hockey world’s most trusted team of Hockey Insiders and analysts. TSN’s industry-leading hockey programming includes SPORTSCENTRE, TIM HORTONS THAT’S HOCKEY, THAT’S HOCKEY 2NITE, and the network’s slate of signature NHL specials including TRADECENTRE, FREE AGENT FRENZY, FANTASY DRAFT, TOP 50 PLAYERS, and BOB MCKENZIE’S PRE-SEASON DRAFT RANKING.
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TSN’s slate of live hockey programming also features exclusive coverage of the SPENGLER CUP, as well as NCAA Division I coverage including the FROZEN FOUR.