TORONTO and MONTREAL – Sportsnet has acquired the exclusive Canadian English-language multimedia rights for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey which will take at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in September and October of 2016.
TVA Sports, Sportsnet’s French-language partner, has in turn acquired the Canadian French-language multimedia rights, and will be the exclusive Francophone broadcaster of the tournament.
The international tournament, a joint effort of the NHLPA and the NHL, in cooperation with the International Ice Hockey Federation, will feature teams from Canada, the United States, Russia, Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic, as well as Team North American Young Stars (the top 23-and-under Canadian and U.S. players) and Team Europe (players from countries not represented by their national teams).
“Without a doubt, this tournament is going to be one of the biggest and best events in 2016,” said Scott Moore, president, Sportsnet & NHL Properties for Rogers, in the news release. “The country’s passion for the game has never been stronger, and it will be incredible for Canadians to experience this event on home ice. This world-class event will enrich our industry-leading hockey offering and continue our strong partnerships with the NHL and NHLPA.”
"We are very pleased to offer TVA Sports subscribers a chance to see the most spectacular players in the world in this tournament, returning after a 12-year absence," added TVA Sports VP Serge Fortin. "The hockey season will begin a month earlier in 2016 and fans will be excited to follow performances by the Canadian team."
