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Rogers offers live streaming of NHL playoff coverage


TORONTO – On the eve of the 2012 NHL playoffs, Rogers has added CBC's Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts to its Rogers Live Mobile app.

Available on Rogers’ smart phones through iTunes, Google Play and BlackBerry App World, the app streams CBC's broadcasts of the playoff games from the opening round all the way to the finals. For a subscription fee of $5 per month, fans have unlimited hours of viewing until October 31st, after which they may stream five hours per month, with $1 per each additional hour.

"Canadians live and breathe hockey and at Rogers we're dedicated to delivering world-class sports content for our customers who are just as passionate about the game as we are," said Lawrence Kuo, Rogers' VP of current and next generation video and entertainment, in the announcement.  "Now you can be a live hockey spectator while you're on the go or at the gym, watching every pass, hit, or powerplay on your smart phone."

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