How and why are blackouts applied to NHL Centre Ice games?
National Hockey League (NHL) blackouts:
- Are required and determined by the NHL
- Enforced by the broadcast networks
- Executed by the cable and satellite service providers
Every television service provider in North America, including Bell TV, must comply with the same blackout rules - Can vary from team to team
Tune into channel 424 for more information on blackouts.
Last Updated:30/04/2013
What is NHL Centre Ice and how do I access it?
NHL Centre Ice is a subscription package of regular season NHL games that are played outside of your local area. The games included in this package are in addition to those available through your local and regional networks.
Bell Satellite TV customers:
You can access NHL Centre Ice from the Sports menu on your Bell TV receiver (channel 275) or through your on-screen programming guide on channels 426 to 435 and 1451-1457 (HD).
Bell Fibe TV customers:
You can access NHL Centre Ice through your on-screen programming guide on channels 426 to 435 and 1426 to 1432 (HD).
NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks, and the Centre Ice name and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Game Centre LIVE, NHL Vault and Game On are trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2011. All rights reserved.
Last Update:30/04/2013
How and why are blackouts applied to NHL Centre Ice games?
National Hockey League (NHL) blackouts:
- Are required and determined by the NHL
- Enforced by the broadcast networks
- Executed by the cable and satellite service providers
Every television service provider in North America, including Bell TV, must comply with the same blackout rules - Can vary from team to team
Tune into channel 424 for more information on blackouts.
Last Update:30/04/2013
How can I watch games that have been blacked out of NHL Centre Ice?
Blackout areas for NHL Centre Ice broadcast games are determined by provincial borders or postal codes within a province and are determined by the NHL.
If you want to view a game that has been blacked out of NHL Centre Ice due to NHL imposed restrictions, tune in to national networks like CBC or TSN/TSN2. Alternately, check your local broadcast stations as follows:
Montréal Canadiens
If you live in Québec, the Maritimes, and Ottawa and the surrounding area and want to follow the Montréal Canadiens throughout the season, you'll find them available locally on Sportsnet East, RDS/RIS, or TSN-M/TSN-HM.
Ottawa Senators
If you live in north western Ontario, Ottawa and the surrounding area, Québec and the Maritimes and want to follow the Ottawa Senators throughout the season, you'll find them available locally on Sportsnet East, or Sportsnet One.
Toronto Maple Leafs
If you live in north western Ontario, Toronto and the surrounding area and want to follow the Toronto Maple Leafs throughout the season, you'll find them available locally on Leafs TV or Sportsnet Ontario.
Winnipeg Jets
If you live in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and north western Ontario and want to follow the Winnipeg Jets throughout the season, you'll find them available locally on TSN Jets.
Calgary Flames
If you live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Nunavut and want to follow the Calgary Flames throughout the season, you'll find them available locally on Sportsnet West, or Sportsnet One.
Edmonton Oilers
If you live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Nunavut and want to follow the Edmonton Oilers throughout the season, you'll find them available locally on Sportsnet West, or Sportsnet One.
Vancouver Canucks
If you live in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory and want to follow the Vancouver Canucks throughout the season, you'll find them available locally on Sportsnet Pacific or Sportsnet One.
Last Update:30/04/2013