| Hockey Night in Canada | |
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 The current logo, used since 1998 | |
| Also known as | Hockey Night in Canada presented by Rogers Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet Hockey Night in Canada on CBC Molson Hockey Night in Canada on CBC (1988–1998) |
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| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | John Herberman (since 2014) |
| Opening theme | "The Hockey Theme" (1968–2008) "Canadian Gold" (2008–present) |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto (until 2021) Rogers Building, Toronto (since 2021) |
| Camera setup | multi-camera |
| Running time | >6 hours |
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| Release | November 12, 1931 – May 16, 1976 |
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| Release | October 11, 1952 – present |
| Related | |
| NHL on Sportsnet NHL on ABC (U.S. over-the-air broadcaster) La Soirée du hockey | |
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CBC Television has aired National Hockey League (NHL) broadcasts under the Hockey Night in Canada (often abbreviated Hockey Night or HNiC) brand that is primarily associated with its Saturday night NHL broadcasts throughout its history in various platforms. The brand is owned by the CBC[3] and was exclusively used by CBC Sports through the end of the 2013–14 NHL season.
Saturday NHL broadcasts began in 1931 on the CNR Radio network, and debuted on television in 1952. Initially games were aired once a week, but doubleheader games had debuted in 1995 at 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm (ET) start times. Since 1998, the games begin at 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm (ET). The broadcast features various segments during the intermissions and between games, as well as pre- and post-game coverage of the night's games, and player interviews. It also shows the hosts' opinions on news and issues occurring in the league.
Ahead of the 2014–15 season, the Rogers Sports & Media company had secured exclusive national multimedia rights to NHL games. Rogers would sub-license Saturday night and playoff games to the CBC. In addition, the HNiC brand would be licensed to Rogers for Sportsnet-produced Saturday NHL broadcasts airing on CBC Television, as well as the Rogers-owned Citytv and Sportsnet outlets.[4] This sub-license agreement runs through the end of the Rogers deal with the NHL.
- ^ McKee, Ken (May 24, 1986). "Hockey Night in Canada sold to Molson's, U.S. firm". Toronto Star.
- ^ McKee, Ken (January 8, 1988). "Hockey magazines bidding for a piece of TV market". Toronto Star.
- ^ "Canadian trade-mark data: Application no. 0357653". Canadian Trade-marks Database. Canadian Intellectual Property Office. September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- ^ "NHL signs 12-year TV, Internet deal with Rogers; CBC keeps 'Hockey Night in Canada'". Toronto Star. November 26, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.