CBC Hockey Era Ends

The NHL season’s finale signals the end of an era for Canadian hockey fans — CBC’s 74-year run as the home of “Hockey Night in Canada” is over, replaced by Rogers’ Sportsnet, which now holds exclusive English broadcast rights for all NHL games. With a $11.2 billion 12-year deal, Rogers consolidates coverage under its own brand, forcing fans to subscribe for access. While nostalgic for longtime viewers, the shift reflects changing economics and audience trends. CBC pivots forward, focusing on Olympics, Paralympics, and women’s sports — securing rights to leagues like PWHL and Northern Super League — aiming to spark a new generation’s love for women’s athletics, just as “Hockey Night” once did for men’s hockey. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/265c98dc1a65009a