APTN announced Tuesday its 2024 schedule for Hockey Night in Canada in Cree, broadcast in partnership with Rogers Sports and Media’s Sportsnet.
Part of APTN’s mandate to foster Indigenous language revitalization, Hockey Night in Canada in Cree airs a select number of NHL games with commentary and analysis in Plains Cree.
“Eager fans across the country can look forward to a brand-new season of pulse-pounding action delivered in Plains Cree, with exciting play-by-play commentary by Clarence Iron,” says an APTN announcement.
“Our team of analysts isn’t just calling the shots; they’re taking you on an adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of every period. With a perfect blend of hockey expertise, witty banter and pure passion for the game, Earl Wood, John Chabot and Jason Chamakese turn each matchup into a can’t-miss spectacle.”
APTN’s Hockey Night in Canada in Cree four-game national broadcast series is scheduled as follows:
- Saturday, Jan. 27: Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
- Saturday, Feb. 24: Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
- Saturday, March 30: Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
- Saturday, April 13: Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Photo of (l-r) studio panelist John Chabot, play-by-play announcer Clarence Iron, studio panelist Jason Chamakese and studio host Earl Wood courtesy of APTN.
