XM SATELLITE RADIO TO AIR EVERY GAME OF THE 2008 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Exclusive coverage on NHL HOME ICE captures all the action for every team and every game CNW XM Canada, the exclusive satellite radio provider of the NHL, announced it will air every game of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning Wednesday, April 9. Hockey fans from across the country can listen to the NHL Playoffs live on XM channels 204 through 209.
"We are thrilled to bring the excitement and fast-paced action of every single NHL Playoff game to our listeners across Canada, right from the first puck drop to the last buzzer in the Stanley Cup Final game," said Joe Thistel, director of sports and news programming for XM Canada. "Not only can hockey fans tune in to every game on NHL HOME ICE, but they can also catch the latest news, in-depth analysis and sharp commentary, right on their XM satellite radio."
For the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Pierre McGuire will join the XM team of hosts and analysts on NHL HOME ICE, which features an all-star roster including Hall of Famer Phil Esposito, Gary Green, Denis Potvin, Bill Clement, Jim Tatti, Scott Laughlin, Jamie Shalley, Bob McKenzie, Don LaGreca, and E.J. Hradek.
XM Satellite Radio broadcasts every game during the NHL regular season and is the exclusive home of the 24/7 hockey talk radio channel, NHL HOME ICE (XM channel 204).
Phil Esposito, co-host of "In the Slot" weekdays 3 to 6 p.m. EDT on NHL HOME ICE, will announce his third annual Espo Awards on Monday, April 7 for the 2007-08 NHL season. Every year, players are nominated by Esposito and the XM panel of hockey analysts for awards including Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, Top Rookie, Toughest Player and even Most Difficult Name to Pronounce.
For more information on XM Canada's extensive NHL coverage and a detailed Playoffs schedule, please visit www.xmradio.ca/sports. |