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Get Maximum Ice Time

NHL® CENTER ICE® gives you access to up to 40 out-of-market NHL games a week, plus Premiere Canadian match-ups and select games from the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup® Playoffs. Don’t miss the intensity of increased rivalries, new rules and the return of the shoot-out on NHL CENTER ICE!

NHL® Leaguewide Mosaic Channel

Check out what is going on around the league without having to change the channel. NHL® LEAGUEWIDE is a mosaic channel with multiple screens that shows all the live games that are airing on NHL® CENTER ICE® at that time.

NHL® Stats Channel

NHL® CENTER ICE® Extra is a 24/7 live source for scores, statistics, game previews, game recaps and schedule information. Statistics consist of league leaders, standings, player stats and more.

Hi-Def Games

Up to 7 games a week in Hi-Def now included.

Follow Your Favorite Teams and Match-Ups - Live

Are you a Penguins fan living in San Jose, a Panthers fan living in Detroit or a Ducks fan living in St. Paul? You can still follow your favorite team even if you don't live in their city. Get hard-hitting, non-stop hockey action where you can follow your favorite players from around the league.

Get In The Center Of The Action

To order NHL® CENTER ICE® call 888-SPORTS-iN or your local cable company.

• NHL® CENTER ICE® questions
• General questions
• Blackout questions
• Schedule e-mail questions
• How to order questions
• Troubleshooting questions

NHL® CENTER ICE® questions

Q: WHAT IS NHL® CENTER ICE®?
A: NHL® CENTER ICE® is a digital subscription programming package of NHL regular season games that are played outside your local viewing area. The hockey games included in NHL® CENTER ICE® are in addition to those available on VS, NHL Network, NBC, and your in-market networks (such as a regional sports network and/or over-the-air station).

Q: HOW MANY GAMES CAN I EXPECT TO SEE ON NHL® CENTER ICE®?
A: As an NHL® CENTER ICE® subscriber, you will see up to 40 games a week (from outside your local viewing area) throughout the regular season, select games from the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup® playoffs, plus premier Canadian match-ups.

Q: WHAT CHANNELS IS NHL® CENTER ICE® PROGRAMMING ON?
A: Channels vary by cable system. Please check your programming guide.

Q: ARE PLAYOFF GAMES INCLUDED IN NHL® CENTER ICE®?
A: No. They are available on national networks.

Q: IF I ONLY WANT TO WATCH MY HOME TEAM, SHOULD I PURCHASE NHL® CENTER ICE®?
A: No, NHL® CENTER ICE® is designed for you to be able to watch games other then just your home team. Local games are generally available on your RSN or over-the-air network.

General

Q: DO I HAVE TO HAVE DIGITAL CABLE TO GET THIS PACKAGE?
A: NHL® CENTER ICE® is available with digital cable.

Q: WHEN DOES THE NHL® CENTER ICE® SEASON BEGIN AND END?
A: The NHL regular season begins October 4, 2008 and ends April 12, 2009.

Q: WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE NHL® CENTER ICE® PACKAGE?
A: Call 888-SPORTS-iN now to order NHL CENTER ICE for only $79.

Q: WHAT NATIONAL NETWORKS CARRY NHL GAMES?
A: VS, NHL Network and NBC.

Blackout

Q: WHAT ARE BLACKOUTS?
A: The process of preventing a television signal from reaching a particular area of the country, in order to protect the local television rightsholder of a particular game.

Q: WHY ARE THERE BLACKOUTS?
A: Blackout restrictions exist to protect the local television telecasters of each NHL game in the local markets of the teams. Blackouts are not based on arena sell-outs. Keep in mind that blackout policies and restrictions are different for every sports package that your system may carry.

Schedule

Q: HOW CAN I GET AN NHL® CENTER ICE® SCHEDULE?
A: Click here for the schedule.

How To Order

Q: DO I HAVE TO ORDER THE FREE PREVIEW?
A: No. Just tune to the NHL® CENTER ICE® channels and enjoy the games!

Q: HOW DO I ORDER THE NHL® CENTER ICE® PACKAGE ON SPORTS iN DEMAND?
A: Ordering methods vary by cable system. You may also be able to order via the telephone, the internet or your cable remote.

Q: DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO VIEW NHL® CENTER ICE® ON SPORTS iN DEMAND? DO I NEED A CABLE BOX, FOR EXAMPLE?
A: You will need a digital cable box.

Troubleshooting Questions:

Q: I ORDERED THE NHL® CENTER ICE® PACKAGE AND IT’S NOT SHOWING UP ON MY TELEVISION.
A: Call your local cable company to have the problem corrected.