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Sportsnet agrees regional rights extensions with NHL’s Flames, Oilers
Canadian pay-television broadcaster Sportsnet has agreed ‘multi-year’ regional broadcast rights extensions with the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.
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NHL divisions for 2020-21 season will have title sponsors
The National Hockey League has continued to innovate to maintain revenue streams in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic by announcing that its four divisions for the 2020-21 season will have their own title…
NHL teams continue to add helmet sponsorships
A series of further National Hockey League teams have announced helmet sponsorships ahead of the 2020-21 season, which is scheduled to kick off on January 13
NHL Canadian division confirmed as 2020-21 season is given green light
The National Hockey League will officially stage a 56-game regular season beginning on January 13, which will include an all-Canadian division, following an agreement for the 2020-21 campaign with the…
Montreal Impact confirms “major identity change” for 2021
Major League Soccer team Montreal Impact has confirmed it will "undergo a major identity change" for the 2021 season.
NHL Canadian teams face prospect of playing entire 2020-21 season in US
The National Hockey League's seven Canadian teams could now be forced to play the entire 2020-21 season in the United States, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the plans of major sports organizations
Formula E signs TVA Sports rights deal, Extreme E kits out with Moncler
Pay-television broadcaster TVA Sports has agreed a three-year deal to become the exclusive French-language broadcaster of Formula E in Canada
AHL, ECHL join NHL’s “Hockey is For Everyone” campaign
The American Hockey League and East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), as well as their members clubs, have joined the National Hockey League's "Hockey is For Everyone" inclusiveness campaign
CPL team York9 rebranded as York United FC
Canadian Premier League club York9 FC has unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh, which includes a new name, brand identity, crest, and jersey for the 2021 season
BioSteel brings in Toronto Raptors as latest NBA partner
The National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors have signed a multiyear partnership with sports nutrition company BioSteel, which has been designated the official sports drink of the team.
NHL considers putting sponsorship logos on helmets
The National Hockey League is reportedly considering putting sponsorship logos on players' helmets as a means to secure additional revenues
Canadian division likely for 2020-21 NHL season
Pandemic restrictions at US-Canada border continue to impact NHL operations
NHL Reverse Retro jersey collection proves immediate commercial success
The National Hockey League's new Reverse Retro jersey collection, which has been created in partnership with league partner adidas, has proven an immediate commercial success across a series of metrics
Montreal Impact ‘planning to change name’ to Montréal FC
Major League Soccer's Montreal Impact is planning to change its name to Montréal FC, Radio-Canada has reported.
Toronto Blue Jays planning to demolish Rogers Centre and build new ballpark
Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly planning to demolish Rogers Centre in order to build a state-of-the-art new ballpark in its place
Toronto Raptors to open 2020-21 NBA season in Tampa
The Toronto Raptors will open the 2020-21 National Basketball Association season playing home games in Tampa, Florida, due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Toronto Wolfpack creates hardship fund for players, staff
Canadian transatlantic rugby league team Toronto Wolfpack has created a hardship fund to financially support players and staff who have not been paid any wages since June 10.
NHL creates leaguewide alternate jersey program
Reverse Retro program seeks to tap into strong fan affinity for throwback designs