Setanta secures rights for NHL in Ireland?

thebison

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

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

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

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

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

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 "

cena

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

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

MrJoeSoap

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

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

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

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

They haven't wasted much time...

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

thebison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COYW

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

Fixtures for this week

http://www.setanta.com/nhl

smackbunnybaby

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

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

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

forzacalcio

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

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

How much is this channel

footie_fanatic

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

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.

forzacalcio

They show re runs on the opposite channel they show. ie Live on Setanta Ireland and re eun on SS1. I think. What annoys me already though is the rubbish ads during periods instead of analysis! Can go on for 10-12 minutes!

MrJoeSoap

forzacalcio wrote: »

They show re runs on the opposite channel they show. ie Live on Setanta Ireland and re eun on SS1. I think. What annoys me already though is the rubbish ads during periods instead of analysis! Can go on for 10-12 minutes!

I'd take it over the insanely annoying music they play during ad-breaks and between periods on Gamecenter. UGH.

forzacalcio

The whole game cut short in the last minute at 2-2 (Maple leafs and Avalanche) Very frustrating by Setanta and UPC, at least with ESPNA they had 30-40 minutes post game analysis!

thebison

forzacalcio wrote: »

The whole game cut short in the last minute at 2-2 (Maple leafs and Avalanche) Very frustrating by Setanta and UPC, at least with ESPNA they had 30-40 minutes post game analysis!

Recorded it on Sky myself...no problems!

Coeus

forzacalcio wrote: »

The whole game cut short in the last minute at 2-2 (Maple leafs and Avalanche) Very frustrating by Setanta and UPC, at least with ESPNA they had 30-40 minutes post game analysis!

The UPC DVR doesnt seem to be very smart, it records for the scheduled time doesn't take into account an overrun or if the programme you want to record started late due to an overrun in the previous...

forzacalcio

FFS second time in two days! Rangers 3 up in Canucks with 4 minutes to go and it cuts the recording, surely UPC and Setanta can work together to fix this infuriating issue!

MrJoeSoap

forzacalcio wrote: »

FFS second time in two days! Rangers 3 up in Canucks with 4 minutes to go and it cuts the recording, surely UPC and Setanta can work together to fix this infuriating issue!

Isn't there a way to manually record a channel and a time with UPC. So if the match is 12.30am to 03.00am, you just let it record to 03.30am?

I'm fairly sure there is...

Coeus

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Isn't there a way to manually record a channel and a time with UPC. So if the match is 12.30am to 03.00am, you just let it record to 03.30am?

I'm fairly sure there is...

Yes there is, we have set up recordings to start 10 minutes before the scheduled start and stop 10 mins after the scheduled end. I didn't setup it up myself but I'll check later when I get home and post how it can be done...

forzacalcio

You can set up to record 5 minutes/10 minutes before and after but if someone wants to record two things during the day one after the other it messes with it. I dont really want to manually change this after every game to suit other people either. Its a mess! First two games Ive watched Ive missed the overtime and last few minutes of regular time!

elprez

How come none of the matches are on the tv listings on their website

jack presley

I presume once they've shown the reruns of the world cup final every day for the next two weeks we'll start getting afternoon/evening showings of the previous nights hockey games. So far, the NHL seems to be the only thing that isn't repeated multiple times on Setanta.

Shanannigan

2 games showing tonight!! and one of them is a habs game!! awesome!!

forzacalcio

Shanannigan wrote: »

2 games showing tonight!! and one of them is a habs game!! awesome!!

Damn missed it

Izy

Trying to watch the leafs vs. pens on premier sports but the coverage is already shocking and it's only the pre game...

Jumping into the middle of interviews and then ending them early...

Getting the stream from root sports which seems Pitt based is about the only good thing

Well go pens I guess

Coeus

Izy wrote: »

Trying to watch the leafs vs. pens on premier sports but the coverage is already shocking and it's only the pre game...

This game is on Setanta Ireland if you got that

MrJoeSoap

Great evening of hockey underway, but I've got to get some sleep. Enjoy all.

Izy

Coeus wrote: »

This game is on Setanta Ireland if you got that

No I dont...

thebison

Buffalo v Philadelphia on Setanta Ireland tonight at 11.30pm. Should get to watch all of it seen as its on at a decent time

Shanannigan

while ESPN don't have the rights to show games, they still cover NHL related stuff on Sports Center

jack presley

Shanannigan wrote: »

while ESPN don't have the rights to show games, they still cover NHL related stuff on Sports Center

No NHL on the Fly anymore though is there?