New NCHC tv deal

[siouxfaninseattle]

On 12/27/2025 at 4:54 PM, The Sicatoka said:

I give you CBSSN last night:

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Shirley you can't be serious.

[The Sicatoka]

11 minutes ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

Shirley you can't be serious.

Read the linked page … and don’t call me Shirley. 

[cberkas]

ESPNews showing hockey. 

Checks notes: Alberta pro roller hockey league

Wait what.

ESPNews with some gems today: Corgi Races, Tire Wrestling, Wisconsin Auctioneers Championships (WTF), Coffin Wars, and Ball hockey.

[Goon]

20 minutes ago, cberkas said:

ESPNews showing hockey. 

Checks notes: Alberta pro roller hockey league

Wait what.

ESPNews with some gems today: Corgi Races, Tire Wrestling, Wisconsin Auctioneers Championships (WTF), Coffin Wars, and Ball hockey.

Someone mentioned that if UND hockey were on ESPN, the program/league wouldn't make money. I believe that is true. I get ESPN/HULU/Disney for free with DirecTV, and I can watch a ton of hockey. I also have FloSports so that I can watch even more hockey. I wonder how much those leagues get for how watered down they are? I think NCHC.TV still has bad broadcasts, but even CC has improved this season. Now, if Western, Omaha, and Miami can improve their bad webcasts. One night earlier this hockey season, I asked Alex Heinert if Midco Sports would ever take over the NCHC.TV, and he didn't think so. I do like how CCHA is run, and when they produce broadcasts, they're very good. Honestly, the league is making money off NCHC.TV and I don't see them changing things up. I just wish they'd put their app on Google so we can watch league games on the smart TV without having to use a Roku. 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

14 minutes ago, Goon said:

Someone mentioned that if UND hockey were on ESPN, the program/league wouldn't make money. I believe that is true. I get ESPN/HULU/Disney for free with DirecTV, and I can watch a ton of hockey. I also have FloSports so that I can watch even more hockey. I wonder how much those leagues get for how watered down they are? I think NCHC.TV still has bad broadcasts, but even CC has improved this season. Now, if Western, Omaha, and Miami can improve their bad webcasts. One night earlier this hockey season, I asked Alex Heinert if Midco Sports would ever take over the NCHC.TV, and he didn't think so. I do like how CCHA is run, and when they produce broadcasts, they're very good. Honestly, the league is making money off NCHC.TV and I don't see them changing things up. I just wish they'd put their app on Google so we can watch league games on the smart TV without having to use a Roku. 

Went to the college hockey tab on ESPN+ last night and all of the games started at the same time. Getting NCHC would give them more asynchronous hockey, and some name brands to counter the Big Ten (ESPN is SEC). College hockey is niche and all, but ESPN went all in on the sport.

[atxsioux]

1 hour ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Went to the college hockey tab on ESPN+ last night and all of the games started at the same time. Getting NCHC would give them more asynchronous hockey, and some name brands to counter the Big Ten (ESPN is SEC). College hockey is niche and all, but ESPN went all in on the sport.

ESPN showing the MSU and BU game along with the PC vs BC last night is encouraging. They are slowly showing more of a commitment to hockey in general it seems. 
 

The CHL opening is good as well. Majority of the best players in North America will all be playing in the NCAA now so more stars to market + can market it to NHL fans that want to watch their prospects. In the case where you live out of market from your NHL team you can watch NHL and college all on 1 app which is super convenient as well. 
 

UND would still get their TV money from Midco so from how I see it they aren’t as dependent on the NCHC tv money as other teams in the conference may be. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

kinda off topic....how do you watch hockey night in canada in gf?

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

1 hour ago, atxsioux said:

ESPN showing the MSU and BU game along with the PC vs BC last night is encouraging. They are slowly showing more of a commitment to hockey in general it seems. 
 

The CHL opening is good as well. Majority of the best players in North America will all be playing in the NCAA now so more stars to market + can market it to NHL fans that want to watch their prospects. In the case where you live out of market from your NHL team you can watch NHL and college all on 1 app which is super convenient as well. 
 

UND would still get their TV money from Midco so from how I see it they aren’t as dependent on the NCHC tv money as other teams in the conference may be. 

Penn State is getting more viewers with McKenna for sure. DuPont could do the same for us.

So far we are doing well with the CHL, the non-blue chippers and big names alike are exceeding expectations. Building that early recruiting advantage should make the next few years exciting.

[atxsioux]

A little disappointing that Weems and co with the NCHC weren't able to figure out a TV deal for at least a part of the playoffs. (unless we have some late breaking news upcoming)

 

For as much as this conference has had success you need to have a TV deal to showcase your big games come playoff time. I get they were losing some money with CBS but the lost money is well worth if you try and get 1 semi final game on TV along with the championship. Big miss IMO.

[gfhockey]

Will it be on midco if und makes it

[Dustin]

6 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Will it be on midco if und makes it

One would assume so, since it's the Midco broadcast used for the NCHC TV stream.

[FSSD]

Everything is on NCHC.tv

 

For the first time, the entire NCHC Frozen Faceoff can be seen on NCHC.tv. All three rounds, from the quarterfinals to the champion crowned, will be available on the official streaming platform of the Conference. NCHC.tv is available on Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Firestick, as well as on mobile apps, a tablet and a browser. Select local and regional TV stations may also air some Frozen Faceoff games. Televised games will be listed here if/when finalized.

For those without an NCHC.tv subscription, the NCHC Playoff Pass is available for $39.95 and grants access to all games/rounds of the Frozen Faceoff, plus the final weekend of the regular season. 

[atxsioux]

2 hours ago, FSSD said:

Everything is on NCHC.tv

 

For the first time, the entire NCHC Frozen Faceoff can be seen on NCHC.tv. All three rounds, from the quarterfinals to the champion crowned, will be available on the official streaming platform of the Conference. NCHC.tv is available on Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Firestick, as well as on mobile apps, a tablet and a browser. Select local and regional TV stations may also air some Frozen Faceoff games. Televised games will be listed here if/when finalized.

For those without an NCHC.tv subscription, the NCHC Playoff Pass is available for $39.95 and grants access to all games/rounds of the Frozen Faceoff, plus the final weekend of the regular season. 

(clarifying for locals that have Midco)

 

I'd assume it will be on Midco for for any game that UND is hosting at the Ralph

[Dustin]

17 minutes ago, atxsioux said:

(clarifying for locals that have Midco)

 

I'd assume it will be on Midco for for any game that UND is hosting at the Ralph

That's the point I was trying to make earlier.

[nd jg]

I somehow watched this when it was on ESPNNews aka the Ocho

 

 

[Blackheart]

41 minutes ago, nd jg said:

I somehow watched this when it was on ESPNNews aka the Ocho

 

 

This is what ESPN will have on their programming making us miss UND's regional game in this year's NCAA's.

[siouxfaninseattle]

1 hour ago, Blackheart said:

This is what ESPN will have on their programming making us miss UND's regional game in this year's NCAA's.

No doubt it will go into OT, making us miss the first period.