Hockey Night In Canada

The Best Game You Can Name Canadians eat, breathe and live hockey. And CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada has been a national institution for more than five decades. The tradition continues in the 2008-09 season, backed by an outstanding team of broadcast analysts and stellar rookie debuts. European Premiere Weekend: The clock starts on the 2008- 09 season with a doubleheader from Europe on October 4, with games broadcasting live from Prague and Stockholm. Opening Night: The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the defending Stanley Cup Champions in Detroit on October 9, followed by an all-Canadian match-up pitting the Calgary Flames against the Vancouver Canucks. Winter Classic II: The New Year’s outdoor match-up moves to Chicago’s Wrigley Field where the Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings. All-Star Weekend: The NH L’s brightest stars descend on Montreal on January 25 for the 57th All-Star Game live from the Bell Centre. CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada: February 21 sees all of Canada’s teams in action, with a full day of broadcasting on CBC. Match-ups include: Ottawa at Montreal; Vancouver at Toronto; and Calgary at Edmonton. Original Six Saturday: On Saturday, November 22, CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada serves up a quadruple serving of the good ol’ hockey game with Original Six Saturday, headlined by four games featuring the NH L’s original six teams. -New York Rangers at Ottawa, 3 p.m. ET -Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto/Boston Bruins at Montreal, 7 p.m. ET -Detroit Red Wings at Calgary, 10 p.m. ET