
CBC Ends NHL Broadcast Deal, Keeps Hockey Night Brand
The broadcaster will no longer carry NHL games but will continue to use the historic Hockey Night in Canada name, a staple of Canadian sports broadcasting since 1931.
Jun 16, 2026
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The broadcaster will no longer carry NHL games but will continue to use the historic Hockey Night in Canada name, a staple of Canadian sports broadcasting since 1931.

John Garrett, the beloved former NHL goaltender and longtime Vancouver Canucks broadcaster, died at 74 while on air, leaving a legacy of insight and warmth.