The next generation of NHL stars take to the ice this summer with the National Hockey League Players’ Association during the first annual Allstate All-Canadians Mentorship Camp. The invitation-only camp culminates with the ALLSTATE ALL-CANADIANS MENTORSHIP CUP, an inter-squad exhibition game coached by NHL players Luke Schenn and Jason Spezza, airing Saturday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. ET on TSN2.
When the NHL free agent market opened for business on Canada Day, all eyes were on TSN2, as preliminary overnight data from BBM Canada confirms that an average audience of 215,000 viewers watched the digital network’s five-hour (12 noon to 5 p.m. ET) live FREE AGENT FRENZY broadcast – the most ever in TSN2 history and up 82% compared to last year.
Before the fireworks fly on Canada Day, TSN2 celebrates the NHL’s free agency period with the fifth annual FREE AGENT FRENZY special. Coverage on TSN2 begins Friday, July 1 at 12 noon ET. Fans can also follow all the moves and rumors from one of the league’s most exciting days live on TSN.ca.
When hockey’s newest Hall of Famers are declared at the 2011 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ANNOUNCEMENT, Canada’s Sports Leader will be front and centre – for the first-time ever – capturing all the action. Live coverage begins Tuesday, June 28 at 3 p.m. ET live on TSN2 and TSN RADIO 1050, with live streaming available on TSN.ca.
The boys of summer are back on TSN2, as the network has live Major League Baseball coverage with ESPN’s SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET throughout the 2011 MLB regular season. TSN2’s coverage begins on Sunday, April 3 with the L.A. Dodgers hosting the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.
TSN2 and Canada Basketball have reached a comprehensive agreement making TSN2 the exclusive broadcaster for the upcoming 2010 FIBA World Championship. As part of the two-year agreement, TSN2 will also be the exclusive Canadian broadcaster for the 2010 FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR WOMEN, 2011 FIBA AMERICAS CHAMPIONSHIP and the 2011 FIBA AMERICAS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR WOMEN.