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NHL Network to Broadcast Remainder of 2010 Calder Cup Finals

Published on June 11, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release


SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League announced today that the remainder of the 2010 Calder Cup Finals series between the Hershey Bears and the Texas Stars will be televised live on NHL Network in Canada and the United States.

The AHL's 74th championship series is currently tied at two wins apiece, with Game 5 set for tonight in Cedar Park, Texas. The Bears are the top affiliate of the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals, and the Stars are the top affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars.

2010 Calder Cup Finals

Game 1 - Thu., June 3 -

Texas 2, HERSHEY 1

Game 2 - Sat., June 5 - Texas 4, HERSHEY 3

Game 3 - Mon., June 7 - Hershey 6, TEXAS 3

Game 4 - Wed., June 9 - Hershey 4, TEXAS 2

Game 5 - Fri., June 11 - Hershey at Texas, 8:30 ET (Update: Will air in both Canada and U.S.)

Game 6 - Mon., June 14 - Texas at Hershey, 7:00 ET

Game 7 - Wed., June 16 - Texas at Hershey, 7:00 ET (if nec.)

NHL Network, which is available in more than 80 million homes in Canada and the United States, has carried AHL regular-season and playoff action for several seasons. As the definitive hockey destination, NHL Network offers viewers a 24-hour all-access pass to complete hockey coverage both on and off the ice, including live NHL games. The network's daily signature show - NHL On The Fly - offers fans exclusive live look-ins to NHL games, including goals, shootouts, features, interviews, pre- and post-game reports and expert analysis from a variety of hockey insiders and former players, plus special coverage from NHL events. NHL Network is available in the U.S. and Canada by contacting digital cable or satellite providers. For more information on NHL Network, log on to nhlnetwork.com.

In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. More than 85 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates, and this season marks the ninth consecutive year in which more than 6 million fans have attended AHL games across North America.




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