NHL Network

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This article is about the Canadian television channel. For the American version, see NHL Network (U.S.)

<tr><td colspan="2" style="text-align: center; padding: 10px 0 10px 0;">Image:NHL Network.gif</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right;">Type</th><td>Digital cable specialty channel</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right;">Country</th><td>Image:Flag of Canada.svg Canada</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right;">Availability</th><td>National</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right;">Owner</th><td>National Hockey League (58%)</br>Bell Globemedia (21.42%)</br>Insight Sports Ltd. (20.58%)</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right;">Launch date</th><td>2001</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right;">Website</th><td>www.nhlnetwork.ca</td></tr>

NHL Network is a Canadian category 2 digital cable television channel devoted to hockey from the past and the present. Its main focus is on the National Hockey League and their games, but it also airs games from other leagues, such as minor league and international hockey as well to fill its schedule. The channel is owned by the National Hockey League, Bell Globemedia, Insight Sports Ltd., and various other owners.

Each evening, during the regular season, the channel broadcasts their flagship show called NHL on the Fly, featuring instant updates and live segments of games in progress. During the summer off-season, NHL Network takes a weekly look at each Canadian NHL team.

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Top 10 - A nightly countdown show of anything hockey, from great performances to memorable moments, some of the most dramatic events in NHL history are ranked.

Frozen In Time - A look back at the NHL's greatest moments from players, teams and special events.

NHL All Access - A behind-the-scenes look at the NHL, feautring exclusive game coveage, interviews with players and much more.

NHL Cool Shots- Program produced by the NHL, features behind-the-scenes look at NHL players and what they do when they are not playing hockey.

NHL on the Fly - Signature show that airs nightly during the regular season, features news and reports, interviews and constant updates and live segments from games in progress with hosts Dan Pollard and Todd Lewis. Also features analysis from Gary Green and former players Dave Reid and Bill Berg.