Sportsnet announces first eight 4K NHL broadcasts, more promised

TORONTO – With the puck set to drop on the 2016-17 NHL season next week, Rogers-owned Sportsnet will produce and broadcast eight NHL games in 4K resolution between October and December, with more to come in 2017.Its first 4K NHL broadcast of the season is scheduled for October 12 at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Ottawa Senators in a matchup known as ‘the battle of Ontario’. Five of the eight 4K NHL games between October and December will be available nationally, with the additional three Toronto Maple Leafs games available to viewers in the...