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Two WHL Games Featured on 2021-22 CBC Broadcast Schedule

Published on September 16, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release


Toronto, Ont. - The Canadian Hockey League announced today that six games, including two WHL games, from the 2021-22 regular season will be televised by CBC as part of the CHL's new multi-platform, multi-year broadcast rights partnership.

Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats will open the 2021-22 CBC broadcast schedule on Saturday, October 2 at 1 p.m. MT when they host the Prince Albert Raiders. On Saturday, October 16 at 1 p.m. MT, it will be the Red Deer Rebels welcoming the Calgary Hitmen for a marquee matinee.

"We are very excited to drop the puck on Saturday afternoons during the 2021-22 season with the CBC," said CHL President Dan MacKenzie. "Their iconic position in Canadian hockey combined with the CHL's role as the top development league in the world will make for a winning partnership."

The six games include representation from each of the CHL's three member leagues with action beginning Saturday, October 2 in Regina. The schedule concludes on Saturday, November 13 with an OHL matchup featuring Shane Wright and the Kingston Frontenacs hosting the Mississauga Steelheads.

All six CBC games will air Saturdays in October and November at 1 p.m. Mountain time:

Sat., Oct. 2 - Prince Albert Raiders vs. Regina Pats (WHL) - 1 p.m. MT

Sat., Oct. 9 - Rouyn-Noranda Huskies vs. Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) - 1 p.m. MT

Sat., Oct. 16 - Calgary Hitmen vs. Red Deer Rebels (WHL) - 1 p.m. MT

Sat., Oct. 23 - Ottawa 67's vs. Barrie Colts (OHL) - 1 p.m. MT

Sat., Nov. 6 - Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) - 1 p.m. MT

Sat., Nov. 13 - Mississauga Steelheads vs. Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) - 1 p.m. MT

"We're proud to partner with the CHL and we're looking forward to sharing the excitement of Canadian major junior hockey with fans across the country this fall," said Chris Wilson, Executive Director, Sports & Olympics, CBC. "We're committed to engaging our audiences on a regional and community level, and this partnership with the CHL helps to further that commitment by providing fans more opportunities to cheer on their local teams."

In addition to being broadcast on CBC TV, all six games will also be available via CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app and the free CBC Gem streaming service. Beginning in November, CBC Gem, CBCSports.ca and the CBC Sports app will offer live streaming coverage of one CHL game per week through the end of the regular season. The schedule for these games will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

The 2021-22 CHL regular season begins September 30 as part of an exciting new campaign that features the stars of tomorrow in Bedard and Wright in addition to the return of the CHL's signature national events including the 2022 Memorial Cup presented by Kia.

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