SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League and Sportsnet announced today the addition of six AHL games to the network's broadcast schedule, as Sportsnet solidifies itself as the Canadian destination for live hockey coverage this December:
Saturday, Dec. 15 -
Texas Stars at
Abbotsford Heat
10 ET/7 PT (Sportsnet West and Pacific regions, Sportsnet ONE)
The Western Conference-leading
Abbotsford Heat (Calgary Flames affiliate) host the
Texas Stars (Dallas Stars), live from the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Hockey Central host Daren Millard is joined by former AHL All-Star defenseman
P.K. Subban and analyst John Shannon to provide pre-game and intermission analysis, while play-by-play man Rob Kerr joins analyst
Charlie Simmer in the broadcast booth, with
John Garrett reporting from between the benches. Roger Millions rounds out the broadcast team as host.
Friday, Dec. 21 -
St. John's IceCaps at
Hamilton Bulldogs
7:30 ET/4:30 PT (Sportsnet, all regions)
Sportsnet kicks off the weekend with a Canadian showdown, as the Atlantic Division's
St. John's IceCaps (Winnipeg Jets) pay a visit to the North Division's
Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens). The Hockey Central panel of host Jeff Marek and analysts John Shannon and
Nick Kypreos break down the game with pre-game and intermission analysis. RJ Broadhead calls the play-by-play alongside analyst Sam Cosentino and host Rob Faulds.
Saturday, Dec. 22 -
San Antonio Rampage at
Hamilton Bulldogs
7 ET/4 ET (Sportsnet, all regions)
It's a Western Conference showdown when the
San Antonio Rampage (Florida Panthers) head north to take on the
Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens). Hockey Central's Jeff Marek and John Shannon break down the game in pre-game and intermission analysis, while the broadcast team of RJ Broadhead, Sam Cosentino and Rob Faulds return to call the action live from Hamilton.
Wednesday, Dec. 26 -
Hamilton Bulldogs at
Toronto Marlies
1 ET/10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE)
It's a Boxing Day battle in Southwestern Ontario when the
Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens) visit the
Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs) at the Air Canada Centre. Joe Bowen and
Greg Millen provide play-by-play and analysis, respectively, while host Paul Hendrick provides intermission analysis alongside Jim Ralph and Dan Dunleavy.
Friday, Dec. 28 -
St. John's IceCaps at
Hamilton Bulldogs
7:30 ET/4:30 PT (Sportsnet, all regions)
The
Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens) have home-ice advantage as the
St. John's IceCaps (Winnipeg Jets) visit Copps Coliseum once again. The Hockey Central panel of Daren Millard,
Nick Kypreos and John Shannon provide pre-game and intermission analysis. From Hamilton, Kevin Quinn calls the play-by-play alongside analyst
Louie DeBrusk and host Rob Faulds.
Saturday, Dec. 29 -
Abbotsford Heat at
Chicago Wolves
8 ET/5 PT (Sportsnet ONE)
The
Abbotsford Heat (Calgary Flames) look to bring their fire to the Windy City when they take on the
Chicago Wolves (Vancouver Canucks). Hockey Central host Dan Murphy and analysts
John Garrett and
Garry Valk provide pre-game and intermission analysis, while Jason Shaver and Billy Gardner bring home the call from Allstate Arena.