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09/02 11:54 CDT Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL
teams, including Carolina
Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including
Carolina
NEW YORK (AP) --- Amazon's Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming
home of six NHL teams this season as part of a multiyear agreement announced by
the league Wednesday.
Defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota
and St. Louis will have their games on the platform in their markets. That
includes pre- and post-game coverage.
"We're excited to build upon our strong relationship with the NHL and provide
fans with more ways to connect with the local teams they love," Prime Video
head of sports partnerships Charlie Neiman said in a statement. "We have firmly
established Prime Video as a primary destination for sports and look forward to
helping these teams broaden the reach and accessibility of their live games."
The NHL announced in July it would be producing games for the Hurricanes, Blue
Jackets, Wild and Blues.
"Fans want an easy way to find and follow their favorite teams, and this
agreement with Prime Video gives clubs the flexibility to meet that demand as
the market evolves," NHL chief media officer and senior executive VP David
Proper said. "Amazon has been a terrific partner to the NHL, and we're excited
to expand our relationship as Prime Video grows its NHL offerings. Together,
we're creating new opportunities for Clubs to reach fans and delivering a
premium, accessible regional viewing experience."
Amazon this summer also signed on to broadcast Wednesday night national
regular-season games in Canada in English and French.
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