Rogers TV is set to provide viewers with the most OHL action available anywhere. In each of its 9 OHL markets, the local Rogers TV station will broadcast every home game, deliver coverage of the most away games and, for the first time, fans can also turn to Rogers TV to see exhibition game action. A total of 306 home games and 12 exhibition games will be available this season.
“Our stations are giving OHL fans access to every single home game,” says Colette Watson, Vice President, Rogers TV. “And with Rogers’ coverage of exhibition games this season, fans get an early look at the excitement to follow during the regular season all the way to and including the playoffs.”
Locally, Rogers TV, Cable 20 will carry a 64 game line-up of Smith Valeriote Guelph Storm Hockey on Rogers TV. The broadcast schedule features live coverage of 35 home games and 29 away games. This season, the broadcast team consists of host Trevor Prior, play-by-play analyst, Steve Fitzsimmons and colour commentator, Bill Granger. Coverage begins tonight at 7 pm as the Storm travel to Brampton to take on the Battalion in exhibition action. Regular season coverage begins with the Storm home opener against the Saginaw Spirit Friday, September 18 at 7:30 pm on Cable 20. A complete Guelph Storm broadcast schedule is attached.
“We look forward to bringing another exciting season of OHL hockey on Rogers TV to fans across the league,” says David Branch, Ontario Hockey League Commissioner. “The Rogers TV broadcast brings our fans closer to the action and with the inclusion of exhibition games this year, fans will get to see more of what they love. Our partnership with Rogers TV has been very beneficial and we look forward to continuing and growing the relationship in years to come.”
Watson adds that avid OHL fans can get more of what they love on Rogers’ OHL Action Pak, available as part of Rogers Super Sports Pak. “Thanks to our long-standing partnership with the league and with the collaboration of TVCogeco, Shaw TV and Eastlink OHL Action Pak presents over 500 games from 13 Ontario teams. The most ever offered – and it’s only on cable,” explains Watson.
Rogers Super Sports Pak is available exclusively to Rogers Personal TV customers. Sports fans can have access to the ultimate sports programming package with over 2,700 NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB games and OHL Action Pak. To order, call 1-888-ROGERS1 or go to www.rogers.com.
Rogers TV is a one of a kind TV channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming; reinforcing Rogers Cable’s commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers TV is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada’s largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Locally, Rogers TV, cable 20 serves the cities and communities of Waterloo Region, Guelph, Brantford and Stratford. For more information please visit www.rogerstv.com.