Setanta secures rights for NHL in Ireland?

thebison · 12-10-2011 9:40am #1

I'm hearing whispers from a few mates on Twitter that Setanta have secured the rights to show NHL in Ireland.

Anyone got anything on this?

Hopefully this is true, can't handle any more dodgy streams

cena · 12-10-2011 9:47am

thebison wrote: »

I'm hearing whispers from a few mates on Twitter that Setanta have secured the rights to show NHL in Ireland.

Anyone got anything on this?

Hopefully this is true, can't handle any more dodgy streams

Well people be welling too pay for this channel. I'm not sure the uk people well if they already have espn. Its not like sky is cheap too have.

footie_fanatic · 12-10-2011 10:27am

i heard the same myself, I dont think ESPN have it correct me if im wrong, I hope they do have it and show it on Setanta Ireland, so its free on UPC, that would suit me lovely

krissovo · 12-10-2011 10:57am

I am not sure I could stretch the budget to get setanta

I think its aroung €16 per month but their site from having a quick look does not show cost.

I guess this season I will miss out, I hope there will be some kind of package for the playoffs either streamed or on sky.

footie_fanatic · 12-10-2011 11:01am

me bro got it on sky for footie and he said he got some deal half price, if you say 2011, im certain it still stands as he only signed up the other week. just ask them, I'm sure they wont turn away money.

D2D · 12-10-2011 11:43pm

Premier Sports announced that they have the rights to the NHL for the UK today so I guess Setanta will have the Irish rights

EDIT: From the Setanta Ireland facebook page: "We have secured the rights to the NHL in Ireland. We will be showing as many live games as possible. Get ready for some toothless men beating each other up! And some quality ice hockey of course

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cena · 13-10-2011 12:28am

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Premier Sports announced that they have the rights to the NHL for the UK today so I guess Setanta will have the Irish rights

EDIT: From the Setanta Ireland facebook page: "We have secured the rights to the NHL in Ireland. We will be showing as many live games as possible. Get ready for some toothless men beating each other up! And some quality ice hockey of course "

I well not be paying for any more channels.

Shanannigan · 13-10-2011 6:32am

this is good news indeed.. hope that includes the showing of NHL On the Fly too.

MrJoeSoap · 13-10-2011 8:27am

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Premier Sports announced that they have the rights to the NHL for the UK today so I guess Setanta will have the Irish rights

EDIT: From the Setanta Ireland facebook page: "We have secured the rights to the NHL in Ireland. We will be showing as many live games as possible. Get ready for some toothless men beating each other up! And some quality ice hockey of course "

Good to see they've a full understanding of the sport anyway...

thebison · 13-10-2011 9:15am

Just tweeted it. Brilliant news

@SetantaSports
Great news, we have secured the rights to the NHL in Ireland. We will be showing as many live games as possible #hockey #nhl

krissovo · 13-10-2011 9:53am

I may have to give up my monthly night out or the movies pack for this. My misses will kill me if its the movies so its a tough call.

MrJoeSoap · 13-10-2011 11:46am

krissovo wrote: »

I may have to give up my monthly night out or the movies pack for this. My misses will kill me if its the movies so its a tough call.

I'm not at home so not 100% sure about this, but...

There are two Setanta channels available in Ireland, is that right? Setanta Ireland and Setanta Sports?

One of them is included on the general packages with UPC (Setanta Ireland) and the other is an extra cost per month.

So, which channel will be showing the hockey does anyone know? Or will it be a case of live games on Setanta Sports and re-runs and highlight shows on Setanta Ireland?

MrJoeSoap · 13-10-2011 11:50am

They haven't wasted much time...

I can't see any games listed on their site yet though.

thebison · 13-10-2011 12:46pm

They just tweeted a few minutes ago

@SetantaSports
Setanta Sports
Our live NHL coverage starts this weekend on Setanta Ireland. First game is the Anaheim Ducks v San Jose Sharks at 3am on Saturday

cena · 13-10-2011 1:06pm

I can't figure out why they got the rights for the hockey. Its not like they have room for loads of games. With all the soccer/ rugby they show etc.

Whats espn going too do now the the baseball is near finished and the nba could not be going ahead. They well have alot of free space in there schedule.

forzacalcio · 13-10-2011 1:16pm

Most games are on after 12pm so plenty of space to fill!
With Formula One next season, Rugby World Cup, and now NHL, Setanta seem to be getting the finger out! Fair Play!
Dont forget Premier Sports is Setantas Sister channel so one goes with the other!

forzacalcio · 13-10-2011 1:17pm

thebison wrote: »

They just tweeted a few minutes ago

Same as Premier Sports coverage!
10 live games a week it seems!
Not bad but ESPN America had far more but better than nothing!

Setanta Sports 1 are showing Live Moto GP at 3am on Sunday morning followred by F1 Korean GP so I assume The Ducks game will be on Setanta Ireland!

Wisco · 13-10-2011 2:50pm

Fantastic news... off to check out a subscription as soon as I get home!! Perhaps things are looking up for hockey around here- NHL on tv, a rink in Santry and Christmas rinks, inline season soon....happy days

forzacalcio · 13-10-2011 2:54pm

UPC you have Setanta Ireland free, to get Setanta 1 is €15 which is a bit steep for one channel that may not show the games. Think Ill hang tight with Setanta Ireland and see how it pans out. Great to see another channel interested in the game though, shows the coverage will be save for the next few years with two companies fighting for it

jack presley · 16-10-2011 5:33pm

cena wrote: »

Whats espn going too do now the the baseball is near finished and the nba could not be going ahead. They well have alot of free space in there schedule.

ESPNA is going to turn into the College Basketball channel once the college football season ends in early December. Unfortunately theres going to be loads of that Winter X-Games rubbish as well.

Shanannigan · 17-10-2011 5:21am

was on Setanta Ireland.. wonder how many games they'll eventually manage to show

COYW · 17-10-2011 9:38am

Shanannigan wrote: »

was on Setanta Ireland.. wonder how many games they'll eventually manage to show

Are there any listings available? I can't see the game in the online listing. Fantastic news. Have to admit that I have really struggled without the tv. Online isn't the same.

thebison · 17-10-2011 9:51am

Fixtures for this week

http://www.setanta.com/nhl

smackbunnybaby · 17-10-2011 12:20pm

anyone know if ESPNA or Setanta will be showing things like, this week in hocket etc?
It's the daily highlights pieces I miss.

Coeus · 17-10-2011 11:04pm

I was just flicking through the channels there and I see the Toronto v Colorado game is on Setanta Ireland and Setanta HD tonight...

MrJoeSoap · 17-10-2011 11:40pm

Might give that a watch, Pens aren't on til 1.30am.

forzacalcio · 18-10-2011 9:58am

Yeah all games this week are on Setanta HD, Maybe they are gauging audience figures! Recorded all game sthis week so will enjoy a week of Hockey finally!

COYW · 18-10-2011 11:16am

Coeus wrote: »

I was just flicking through the channels there and I see the Toronto v Colorado game is on Setanta Ireland and Setanta HD tonight...

Watched the first period of the game last night and recorded the rest. Picture wasn't the best at time, definitely not HD as it broke a few times and they were all over the place with the advert breaks. IIRC, they missed a minute or so of actual play. Teething problems I hope. Great to have hockey on all the same. My Rangers are on this week versus the Canucks.

cena · 18-10-2011 12:23pm

How much is this channel

footie_fanatic · 18-10-2011 12:25pm

Free on UPC, they have a half price offer on Sky, quote 2011, but not sure on the in's and out's of it. just what my bro said

jack presley · 18-10-2011 2:03pm

Will they be only showing late games or will they eventually show delayed games at reasonable times like ESPNA used to do? At weekends there are games at 1pm/4pm US time, i doubt we'll get any of these though as it will clash with Uzbekistan's premier league highlights.

Setanta secures rights for NHL in Ireland?

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