Hockey Central
| Hockey Central | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Hockey Central Saturday |
| Genre | Hockey news |
| Presented by | Monday-Tuesday:David Amber Wednesday-Friday:Caroline Cameron Saturday:Ron MacLean |
| Theme music composer | Monday-Friday: Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker Saturday: Shawnee Kishand Jane’s Party |
| Opening theme | Monday-Friday: "Never Stop" Saturday: "Saturday Night" |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Rogers Building,Toronto |
| Running time | 22–26 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sportsnet CBC(Saturday) Citytv(Saturday) |
| Related | |
| NHL on Sportsnet,Hockey Night in Canada | |
Hockey Centralis the brand used for programs and segments coveringhockey(particularly theNational Hockey League) on the Canadiansports channelSportsnet.TheHockey Centralname encompasses several programs, including segments aired duringSportsnet Central,pre-game reports forHockey Night in Canadaand otherNHLtelecasts on Sportsnet,CBC,Citytv,and theSportsnet 590radio showHockey Central at Noon.
Overview
[edit]Format
[edit]The typical format ofHockey Central's segments duringSportsnet Centraland the Saturday show is a four-person panel of former NHL players, coaches, and GMs alongside hockey reporters and broadcasters. The members of the panel vary from day to day, but are usually from the same small pool of regulars. The show is known for (and often promotes) its sometimes fiery debates betweenBill WattersandNick Kypreos.
In the summer of 2006, hostDarren Dregerleft Sportsnet to joinTSNand in 2018, Daren Millard left the network, and in 2021,Jeff Marekmoved to an NHL insider role.Caroline CameronandDavid Amberare the current hosts of most of theHockey Centralsegments appearing on Sportsnet.
As of Rogers' 2014-15 rights deal,Hockey Central SaturdayreplacedScotiabank Hockey Tonightas the pre-game show forHockey Night in Canada,airing in simulcast with Sportsnet andCBC Television.[1][2]
During the2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs,The Score(after its purchase by Rogers) aired a nightlyHockey Central Playoff Xtra.[3][4]
Radio versions
[edit]Sportsnet's radio stations also air hockey-oriented programs under the same or similar titles, often with a focus on news and analysis relating to their local teams.
Hockey Centralon CJCL
[edit]Rogers' Toronto radio stationCJCLbroadcasts a radio version of the show, initially known asHockey Central at Noon,which is simulcast bySportsnet 360.It is currently hosted byJeff Marekand featuresAnthony Stewartas an analyst.David Amberfills in for Marek on Wednesdays.
The program was originally hosted by Daren Millard. Between August 2010 and March 2011, it was hosted byGreg Brady,who worked the noon to 3pm shift. In March 2011, Brady was reassigned to the morning show and Millard returned as host. Jeff Marek replaced Daren Millard as host in 2018.[5]When Brady was unable to hostHockey Central at Noon,Doug Farraway served as fill-in host. During the summer (from mid-June until September) during Millard's first hosting stint, Farraway took over the hosting duties from him, withHoward Bergerserving as fill-in for Farraway.
In October 2019 as part of changes to CJCL's lineup, the program expanded to two hours.[6]
The program has a national focus; CJCL airs aToronto Maple Leafs-focused program immediately beforeHockey Central,theLeafs Hour,with Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis.
Hockey Central 960
[edit]CFACin Calgary broadcastsHockey Central 960,which is hosted by Kelly Kirch and Peter Klein. The program primarily focuses on coverage of theCalgary Flames.
Canucks Central at Noon
[edit]CISLin Vancouver broadcastsCanucks Central at Noon,which is hosted by Scott Rintoul and Bik Nizzar, and focuses on theVancouver Canucks.
Personalities
[edit]- David Amber
- Caroline Cameron
- Justin Bourne
- Sam Cosentino
- Elliotte Friedman
- Jennifer Botterill
- Anson Carter
- Ron MacLean(Hockey Central Saturdayonly)
- Kelly Hrudey(Hockey Central Saturdayonly)
- Kevin Bieksa(Hockey Central Saturdayonly)
Former personalities
[edit]- Greg Brady(Hockey Central at Noononly)
- Mike Brophy
- Cassie Campbell-Pascall
- Chantal Desjardins (Canadiens Centralonly)
- Glenn Healy
- Leah Hextall (Hockey Central Albertaonly)
- Nick Kypreos
- Pierre LeBrun
- Doug MacLean
- Jeff Marek
- Daren Millard
- John Shannon
- Christine Simpson
- Anthony Stewart
- P.J. Stock
- George Stroumboulopoulos(Hockey Central Saturdayonly)
- Keith Yandle
See also
[edit]- That's Hockey,a competing program aired by TSN
References
[edit]- ^"The" new "'Hockey Night in Canada': Much of the same, for better or worse".Awful Announcing.12 October 2014.Retrieved3 December2014.
- ^"Rogers unveils plans for NHL broadcasts next season".Toronto Star.February 4, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 5,2014.
- ^Houpt, Simon (30 April 2013)."CRTC clears way for Rogers to buy Score".The Globe and Mail.Retrieved1 May2013.
- ^"CRTC Gives Final Approval to Rogers' Acquisition of Score Media".Broadcaster Magazine. Archived fromthe originalon 3 December 2013.Retrieved1 May2013.
- ^"Sportsnet 590 the Fan - Sportsnet.ca".
- ^Thiessen, Connie (2019-09-25)."Tim & Sid return to radio as part of new Sportsnet 590 The Fan lineup".Broadcast Dialogue.Retrieved2019-11-27.