American Hockey League, TVA Sports Announce Broadcast Deal
Published on October 5, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League and TVA Sports announced today that the Canadian network has been named the Official French Language Television Broadcaster of the Hamilton Bulldogs, and will produce and air Bulldogs games beginning with the 2012-13 season.
The first TVA Sports broadcast will be on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. ET as the Bulldogs - top development club of the Montreal Canadiens - face off against the Toronto Marlies, the top affiliate of the Maple Leafs, at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto.
Future broadcasts will be announced at a later date.
Play-by-play for Bulldogs games will be handled by the well-known, experienced team of commentator Michel Langevin, analyst Yvon Pedneault and reporter Enrico Ciccone.
"The American Hockey League has long had a terrific fan base in Quebec and among all of French-speaking Canada," said David Andrews, AHL President and Chief Executive Officer. "I am certain that TVA Sports viewers will enjoy seeing the Canadiens of the future in action today."
"With this new agreement, TVA Sports is proud to provide fans with high-level professional hockey starting in October," said Pierre Dion, President and CEO of the TVA Group. "Up-and-coming Canadiens talent will be showcased early on in the Bulldogs' season, and this agreement allows fans to follow the progress of future NHL stars such as Louis Leblanc, Brendan Gallagher, Nathan Beaulieu and Jarred Tinordi."
The Hamilton Bulldogs have served as the top development affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens since 2002, winning four division championships and the 2007 Calder Cup in that time. Current Canadiens players who have come through Hamilton include Carey Price, Max Pacioretty, David Desharnais, Tomas Plekanec and P.K. Subban.
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