![]() ![]() "Hockey East is proud to continue its long-standing relationship with NESN, one of the strongest partners of the league throughout its history," said Metcalf. Additionally, the men's semifinals and championship game from TD Garden will continue to enjoy full weekend coverage from NESN. The slate will include some of the top regular season match ups and postseason contests from the men's and women's leagues. Under the extension, NESN is set to televise at least 50 Hockey East games each season. "With half of the over 300 games annually dedicated to women's hockey, we are very excited to help grow the sport across ESPN platforms." "ESPN is proud to add exclusive rights to Hockey East, one of the sport's premier conferences, to our ever-growing lineup of top-level hockey leagues and events," said Dan Margulis, senior director of programming, ESPN. The Hockey East Women's Tournament Championship is set to be televised annually on an ESPN network. Streaming on ESPN+ will be all men's and women's home games throughout the season as well as the entirety of both the men's and women's postseason tournaments. "By placing the top collegiate hockey conference on the 'Home of Hockey,' Hockey East can now provide our fans with the premier live-viewing experience in all of sports and allow the league to showcase the stories of our student-athletes both on and off the ice." "Hockey East is delighted to begin an exciting and comprehensive digital and linear partnership with ESPN," said Hockey East Commissioner Steve Metcalf. The agreement includes over 300 games annually with all contests available on ESPN+ and features three games on ESPNU each season. Additionally, the league has extended its longest partnership with NESN to televise at least 50 Hockey East games each season. The agreement will feature the 21 NCAA Division I teams across the men's and women's leagues, beginning this fall through the 2027-28 season. – Hockey East has reached a new six-year media rights agreement with ESPN and ESPN+ that will bring games from one of collegiate hockey's premier conferences to ESPN's television and streaming platforms. ![]()
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