Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) is one of the most famous sports events in the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world tune in to watch the best hockey players in the world compete for a championship. If you’re lucky enough to live in the United States, you’ll have the opportunity to watch all the games this year, starting January 9th, either live or via the Internet (hockeytontv.com). However, if you want to watch HNIC this year, you might have to travel to Canada to do so! We’ll tell you all you need to know about how to watch this year’s games in the best way possible.
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When Does It Start And End?
Hockey Night in Canada begins at 7 p.m. on weeknights this year, which is 2 a.m. in the U.S. The first game of the season, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals, will start at 1 p.m. local time on January 9th. You’ll have to set your alarm clock early if you want to watch this year’s games!
The last game is usually played at 11 p.m. on weeknights this year, which is 7 p.m. in the U.S. The 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs will continue until at least one team wins the Stanley Cup. The championship game is usually played on June 12th or June 13th, and it starts at 7 p.m. local time. You’ll have to set your alarm clock early if you want to watch this year’s games!
Where Can I Watch The Games?
You’ll only be able to watch the games in person at one of the seven NHL arenas, starting with Boston’s TD Garden on January 9th. The other six Arenas will host some of the games during the regular season, but you’ll have to find tickets for them. The U.S. Open will be held in North Dakota this year. The last game is usually held at 7 p.m. local time on weekdays, which is 2 a.m. in the U.S. If you want to watch the U.S. Open, you’ll have to tune in to the only station that broadcasts the event, which is usually held in late June/early July.
How Long Is It?
Each game of HNIC lasts for three hours. The second intermission lasts for about an hour. The third, and sometimes the fourth, periods can go on for a while. Sometimes, there are multiple overtimes.
If you want to see a full game, you’ll have to wait about 45 minutes between the end of the third period and the start of the fourth. During that time, the ice will melt, and the players will change their jerseys and stretch their muscles before the start of the next period.
Can I Buy Merchandise?
Of course you can! The Stanley Cup is the holy grail of hockey fans. Each year, thousands of people line up outside grocery stores and other businesses in Canada before the start of the season to buy merchandise related to the Maple Leafs or the Canadiens. You can also find merchandise for all the other NHL teams. Just be sure to buy the products that are officially sanctioned by the NHL.
If you want to buy merchandise, you’ll have to do so before the start of the season. The stores and businesses that sell hockey-related merchandise close after the season starts. If you want to buy gear for a team other than the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Montreal Canadiens, you’ll have to buy it from an independent store or a Canadian business.
What About Tix And Seats?
For the home games, you’ll need tickets. The normal price range for a single game this year is between $150 and $500. The team with the higher salary tends to make the playoffs, so you’ll have to pay more for their tickets. The playoffs start later this year, so you might want to buy them sooner rather than later.
There is also a whole section of the website, all tickets and event information, where you can purchase tickets for upcoming games. Just be sure to use a reputable, verified site for the best prices.
Will There Be Any More Games This Year?
Yes, there will be more games this year, but you’ll have to watch out for the winter holidays. All the games that are not played during the regular season are called “Winter Classic” games. It was first announced that some of the games would be played in the Southern United States and Mexico in February and March, but it was later announced that all the Winter Classic games would be played in Canada. The Boston Bruins will host the Montreal Canadiens in the first ever Boston Winter Classic game on February 2nd.
The other six Winter Classic games will be played in Toronto, with the Maple Leafs taking on the Winnipeg Jets on February 9th, the Ottawa Senators taking on the Quebec Nordiques on February 23rd, the Nashville Predators hosting the Dallas Stars on March 2nd, the Los Angeles Kings taking on the San Jose Sharks on March 16th, the Colorado Avalanche hosting the Minnesota Wild on March 23rd, and the Arizona Coyotes taking on the Los Angeles Kings on March 30th. This year is also the 100th anniversary of the Calder Cup, which began in 1924. So all the teams will be celebrating by wearing vintage jerseys and hats during the games. You can also buy these jerseys and hats on the Web site, the caldercup.com.
Is It Ok To Eat During The Games?
Yes, you can! Just make sure that you’re not too loud or you’ll disturb the players. There will also be fans at the game who will be selling food and drink, so you may want to carry some cash with you. You can ask the security guards to let you in the sections that are reserved for the patrons. Otherwise, you’ll have to sit and eat at your seat or go to the buffet at the nearby restaurant.
Do I Need A TV To Watch Hockey Night In Canada?
No, you don’t need a TV! You can watch all the games, starting with the ones during the preseason, online at hockeytontv.com. This year, every game will be available to stream. You can buy the individual game tickets from the team websites, and the home games will be shown in HD. Plus, you can always tune in to the radio station that is broadcasting the games. The Internet and radio are all you need to follow the games this year!
Do I Need To Bring My Own Beer And Am I Allowed To Drink In The Arena?
It depends on the location of the arena you’re going to. Some arenas allow you to bring your own beer, and you’re even allowed to drink during the game. At other arenas, you’ll have to buy beer from the vendor.
You’re also allowed to bring your own food and drink into the game. You just have to keep it in your seat. The vendors will also set up food stations outside the arena for those who want to eat during the game.
Who Is The Host For Hockey Night In Canada?
The host for HNIC is Bob Cole, who has been doing the voice-over since 1993 and is also the play-by-play announcer for the Blue Jays. He will be joined by Brian Lawless, who does the color commentary for the Blue Jays. If you want to get to know them better, you can go to their website, bobcolelawless.com. The pair began doing the show together in 2010 and became the first sports announcers to do a sports show entirely on the Web. Since then, they have developed a following and become popular with their fans. Both men have extensive NHL knowledge and have been callers on the ESPN NHL Radio for over 10 years. Lawless also worked for TSN and called games for TVA Sports.
How Do I Listen To Hockey Night In Canada Online?
You can listen to the entire 2019 season of Hockey Night in Canada online at hockeytontv.com. Just click on the song “The Game” by DragonForce and enjoy!
If you download the right app, you can also listen to live streams of the games, starting with the preseason ones, from anywhere! You can get the app directly from the NHL or Google Play or Apple’s App Store.
As mentioned before, the last game is usually played at 7 p.m. local time. So if you want to listen to it live, you’ll have to either download the app or go to the website at that time to tune in!