TORONTO — With the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs underway this week, Rogers Sportsnet is offering fans new exclusive original content and NHL Fantasy games, to complement the network’s exclusive English-language national coverage of every playoff game.
“As Canada’s home of the NHL, we’re always looking for new opportunities to create connections with hockey fans across the country,” said Andrew Sutherland, vice-president of marketing, creative and original content at Sportsnet. “Through our original content initiatives and established fantasy games, we are providing engaging second-screen interactions for fans to share in together and experience the incredible energy of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a completely unique way.”
Sportsnet’s original content and fantasy games will launch throughout the NHL playoffs and will be available across sportsnet.ca, the Sportsnet app, and Sportnet’s TV, streaming and social media channels.
Some of the original content initiatives on Sportsnet include:
Kes’ House
Former Vancouver Canucks star Ryan Kesler’s home in Michigan is being transformed into the ultimate hockey hangout in time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals. Kesler and Sportsnet will serve up a content mix of watch parties, storytelling and exclusive conversations which will be available on all Sportsnet platforms, including its YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts.
Watch a Game with Dangle
Fans can take in the Toronto Maple Leafs post-season stretch with Steve Dangle, Lord of Leafs Nation. Available on Sportsnet’s YouTube channel starting May 20 for Game 1 of the Leafs-Canadiens series, fans can follow along with Dangle and special guests as they react and rave their way through select Leafs post-season games.
The Cup Keeper’s Stories
In a recurring post-season segment, host Christine Sampson takes a walk down memory lane with Hockey Hall of Fame curator and keeper of the Stanley Cup, Phil Pritchard, as he reminisces about champions of yore and shares his favourite Stanley Cup stories. Segments will be available throughout Sportsnet’s post-season coverage on the network’s TV and streaming channels.
The Show with Shawn McKenzie
In a new weekly digital series, reporter Shawn McKenzie explores the week in sports and challenges his Sportsnet colleagues on everything from fashion to footraces and everything in between. Episode one and two are now available, with new episodes of The Show available every Sunday on Sportsnet’s YouTube channel.
Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoff run, Sportsnet and its partners are giving hockey fans the opportunity to win more than $160,000 in cash and prizes with two NHL Fantasy games:
Sportsnet Fantasy Hockey Playoffs Bracket
Hockey fans have a chance to test their luck as they select series favourites from the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Open for registration now, this fantasy game offers more than $30,000 in cash and prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize for the winning bracket. More information is available at sportsnet.ca/bracket.
Sportsnet Hockey Predictor, Powered by RAM
Fans have the chance to make split-second predictions in real-time on the Sportsnet app while watching live games on TV. From the start of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs until the end of the Stanley Cup Final, fans can play Sportsnet Hockey Predictor multiple times throughout each game broadcast, increasing their chances to win the grand prize, a new RAM 1500 Rebel truck, or daily cash prizes of $1,000. Complete details are available at sportsnet.ca/predictor.
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