At 10:00 AM 7/10/97 -0400, you wrote:
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>Date: Thu, 10 Jul 1997 09:38:52 -0400
>From: Robert J Constantine <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: TV pact is signed for HE!
>
>This is the news many of us who enjoy Hockey East games have been waiting
>for. In today's (7/10) edition of the _Boston Globe_, reporter Howard
>Manly disclosed that Sportschannel (NE) will broadcast up to 45 games this
>season, the first of a three-year deal that the network signed with the
>league. The story goes on to mention the past now abandoned relationship
>of 13 years with NESN, their difficulties with making a profit, etc.
>
>I'm sure this story is also on the Globe's website via Boston.com.
>
>Great day for HEA!
>
>Bob C.
>(The Corner Man)
>
 
I saw a similiar story in the Burnswick Times Record today (7/10/97).  The
article states that "SportsChannel announced a 3 year deal with Hockey East
to televise 9 regular season games and the 14th annual Hockey East
Championship from both campus sites and the Fleet Center in Boston."
 
The article goes on to state that "The reagular Game of the Week package
will begin in January, with 6 predetermined games and 3 Wild card games to
be announced at a later date  The agreement sets the stage for
approximately 45 Hockey East contests to be aired live over the next 3 years."
 
Didn't NESN start showing the game of the week in November?  Have any Maine
stations picked up hockey broadcasts yet?  Whow will announce the games?  I
hope SportsChannel continues to also show games from other Conferences.
 
Overall, this is excellent news for HE fans! :)
 
Phil
UM'79 & 84