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Federal Court Allows Rogers, Bell, Québecor to Block Websites with Pirated NHL Streams
A Federal Court has awarded Rogers, Bell, and Québecor "unprecedented" power over Canadian internet service providers (ISPs) to salve the wounds the three broadcasters suffer every National Hockey League (NHL) season at the hands of pirates — reports the National Post. Rogers, Bell, and Québecor hold exclusive NHL broadcasting rights in Canada. Broadcasters pay millions...
NHL to Engrave Fan Tweets at Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto
One of the time-honored traditions in sports is carving the names of members of Stanley Cup-winning teams onto the iconic trophy, and the National Hockey League teamed up with Twitter to enable some fans to have their shot at immortality, as well. According to a new press release from the NHL, fans can tweet directly to the...
Apple Canada Airs ‘Shot on iPhone 11 Pro’ Ad Ahead of 2020 NHL Playoffs [VIDEO]
Today marks the return of the NHL, as the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers begin, after the season was shut down earlier this spring due to COVID-19. Ahead of the 2020 NHL Playoffs, Apple Canada aired a new ‘Shot on iPhone 11 Pro’ ad, featuring Marc-André Fleury and Mark Stone, called ‘Hockey Tape’: Step on the...
NHL App Gets Apple CarPlay Support Ahead of 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs
With the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs just around the corner, the NHL iOS app has been updated to support Apple CarPlay. According to the app update, the NHL says "Introducing Apple CarPlay! In compatible vehicles you’ll be able to listen to your favorite team's games on the go." This update means you’ll be able...
Apple and the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators Launch ‘Shot on iPhone’ Campaign
Apple and the NHL have continued their partnership by launching a new Shot on iPhone campaign. The new ad campaign features images taken by NHL players of their teammates, and shared on the exterior of team arenas, according to Muse by Clio: Billboards started going up on Tuesday featuring candid photos—shot on the iPhone, of...
NHL All-Stars McDavid, Matthews, Chat at Apple Park Event for Employees
With the NHL All-Star Weekend in full swing in San Jose, California, the league paid a visit to nearby Apple Park for a panel discussion made available to about 300 lucky Apple employees, while it was also live-streamed for others around the world. Image via NHL.com In attendance was Apple SVP Phil Schiller, along with...
NHL and Apple Create iPad Pro App to Give Coaches Real-Time Stats on the Bench
The NHL, SAP and Apple partnered to create a new app for iPad Pro to provide coaches with real-time player and team stats from the bench. The new app—called SAP/NHL Coaching Insights App for iPad—will provide over 60 different real-time stats during games. Currently, there are already three iPads on NHL team benches with real-time...
Free NHL Live Streams on Desktop and Apps from CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada
For Canadian hockey fans, if you’re not aware yet, you can watch free live NHL streams from CBC Sports, for Hockey Night in Canada games. The public broadcaster is reminding hockey fans they can stream games for free from the CBC Sports iOS and Android apps, while CBC Sports on desktop and the mobile web...
Rogers Customers Vent as Free NHL Live Absent for 2018-19 Opener
Tonight kicks off the 2018-2019 NHL season, and for some Rogers wireless customers with a Share Everything wireless plan, they’re probably wondering where their free hockey perk went. Rogers told employees back in July they would be axing NHL GameCentre Live from Share Everything wireless plans. Only those who signed up or renewed a contract...
Twitter NHL Emojis Now Available for Tonight’s Season Openers
Tonight kicks off the 2017-18 NHL season, and just in time, Twitter and the NHL have released their team emojis on the social network. Just use the following hashtags for your home team and you’ll see their emoji next to it on the web and the Twitter iOS app: Atlantic #NHLBruins #Sabres #LGRW #FlaPanthers #GoHabsGo #Sens...
Toronto Maple Leafs Add 375,000+ Fans on Twitter in One Year
Over the past year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gained more than 375,000 followers on Twitter. The increase in followers could be due to all-star and Calder Trophy winner Auston Matthews. It could also be due to the fact that the team made the playoffs last year after an incredible season. In comparison with one of their...
NHL for iOS Update Adds Stats Spanning 100 Years from 1917 to 2017
The NHL iOS app received an update yesterday to now include stats with leaders from 100 years of NHL history, from 1917 to 2017. If you’re a stats trivia junkie, the addition of stats directly from the NHL may be of interest to you. Click here to download NHL for iOS in the App Store....