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The Nation Network Announces 2024-25 Hockey Programming

The Nation Network’s hockey programming will reach all major markets across Canada; include daily episodes and both pre- and post-game shows; feature some of the biggest names and experts in hockey; produce and distribute content across video, podcast, social and web properties

The Nation Network Announces 2024-25 Hockey Programming

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The Nation Network (“TNN”), the leading destination for independent sports coverage and a part of Better Collective’s digital sports media group, announced today its slate of podcasts and media offerings covering the 2024-25 NHL season. TNN’s hockey-centric podcast content will reach both national and local fanbases across Canada with engaging, informative analysis throughout the season. In addition to video and podcast properties, TNN’s content offering will include dozens of social and influencer channels, as well as 10 web properties geared toward diehard hockey fans with editorial, fantasy updates, lineup configurations, betting insights and more.

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The Nation Network Announces 2024-25 Hockey Programming (Graphic: Business Wire)

The Nation Network Announces 2024-25 Hockey Programming (Graphic: Business Wire)

National coverage will be provided by Daily Faceoff, led by hockey insider Frank Seravalli. Local market and team-focused content will be published by each of Oilersnation, Flamesnation, Theleafsnation, Canucksarmy, and Coming In Hot (Ottawa). In addition to TNN's English-language programming, La Poche Bleue, led by former Montreal Canadiens Maxim Lapierre and Guillaume Latendresse, and La Poche Bleue Blanc Rouge will serve the primarily French-speaking audience in Quebec. TNN’s HockeyFights will continue to serve hockey fans entertaining content, instant analysis, and voting polls geared toward the physical side of the game. TNN’s podcast slate will run for the entirety of the NHL Regular Season and Playoffs. Additionally, TNN will be live during select marquee events this season including the 4 Nations Face-Off, IIHF World Junior Championship, Trade Deadline, Free Agency, and the NHL Draft.

TNN is entering this NHL season with additional guest segments to bolster its talent roster. Coming In Hot will welcome David Perron of the Ottawa Senators and Morning Cuppa Hockey will feature Patrick Maroon of the Chicago Blackhawks for weekly hits.

Since September 2023, TNN has achieved significant milestones, including 90% growth in YouTube watch time and a 72% increase in combined YouTube views and audio downloads. TNN’s 2024-25 NHL podcast slate will include 26 shows featuring more than 40 on-air talent contributing to 90 hours of programming, including 65 hours of live coverage, each week. For the duration of the 2024-25 NHL season, TNN’s web properties, including dailyfaceoff.com, will publish in excess of 400 weekly articles, and generate more than 11M monthly video views and 30M monthly pageviews. To round out hockey coverage, TNN has also established a PWHL vertical within Daily Faceoff to provide daily coverage of all PWHL developments during its second season.

“The Nation Network is proud to have strengthened our slate of podcasts and we cannot wait for fans across Canada, and globally, to tune in throughout the season,” said Amil Delic, Head of Original Production, Audio and Video at The Nation Network. “We have consistently evolved and expanded our programming, which now includes some of the most recognizable names in the hockey media world and touches key markets throughout Canada and the US. The Nation Network has had a significant increase in available content for fans and we look forward to continuing to be the hub for the best hockey content, anywhere.”

"This year is going to be massive for The Nation Network as we keep pushing for our goal of being the spot for sports content in Canada and beyond,” said Mike Gagnon, Head of Web and Social at The Nation Network. "We aim to provide Nation Citizens with the most authentic written and social media content available online, and with an increase in posts, The Nation Network is closer than ever to becoming the ultimate destination for top-notch sports coverage."

As the leading destination for authentic sports coverage for communities of fans across Canada, TNN continues to innovate its sports media offering through its commitment to working with premier talent and production teams, and prioritizing relevant brand partnerships for its properties. TNN works with over 50 brands to help power its breadth of sports content and to reach its growing audience. TNN is dedicated to reaching fans where, how, and when they want while facilitating authentic interactions with top-tier sponsors and meeting the demand for podcast content from its communities of passionate fans.

  • Daily Faceoff
    • Daily Faceoff Live with Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk
    • Morning Cuppa Hockey with Colby Cohen and Jonny Lazarus
    • DFO Fantasy Show with Brock Seguin, Dylan Berthiaume, and Michael Bondy
    • Frankly Speaking with Frank Seravalli
    • The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli, Jason Gregor, and Tyler Yaremchuk
    • DFS Report with Brock Seguin and Zach Laing
    • Starting Goalies with Carter Hutton
    • The Puck Portfolio with Andy MacNeil
  • Oilersnation
    • The Jason Gregor Show with Jason Gregor
    • Oilersnation Everyday with Tyler Yaremchuk and Liam Horrobin
    • PreGaming with Bordzy with Aaron Bordato
    • ON After Dark with Aaron Bordato
    • Nation Real Life with Jay Downton, Tyler Yaremchuk, Wanye Gretz, and Bagged Milk
    • Oilersnation Radio with Bagged Milk, Tyler Yaremchuk, Liam Horrobin, Dan Gallant, and Rick Weidemann
    • Better Lait Than Never with Bagged Milk
  • Flamesnation
    • Barn Burner with Dean Molberg, Ryan Pinder, and Rhett Warrener
    • After Burner with Cami Kepke, Ryan Pike, Kent Wilson, Dean Molberg, and Ryan Pinder
    • In The Dome with Mike Wilson and Jordan Ellams
  • Canucksarmy
    • Sekeres & Price with Matt Sekeres and Blake Price
    • Canucks Conversation with David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal
    • Rink Wide Vancouver with Jeff Paterson and Irfaan Gaffar
  • Theleafsnation
    • The Leafs Morning Take with Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill
    • TLN After Dark with Zack Phillips
  • Coming In Hot
    • Coming In Hot with Brent Wallace, Jason York, and Shawn Simpson
  • La Poche Bleue
    • La Poche Bleue with Maxim Lapierre and Guillaume Latendresse
    • La Poche Bleue Blanc Rouge with Steve Begin, Andre Roy and Eric Belanger

About The Nation Network

The Nation Network is the leading destination for premier, digital sports coverage and is dedicated to serving a community of true fans. TNN's portfolio of 35+ podcasts and 10+ websites delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. TNN is a part of Better Collective, a digital sports media group.