The Anaheim Ducks are the latest NHL team to move their local game broadcasts from a regional sports network to a combination of direct to consumer streaming and local broadcasts. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * The Anaheim Ducks are the latest NHL team to move their local game broadcasts from a regional sports network to a combination of direct to consumer streaming and local broadcasts. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? The Anaheim Ducks are the latest NHL team to move their local game broadcasts from a regional sports network to a combination of direct to consumer streaming and local broadcasts.
The Ducks announced on Tuesday that 65 games next season will be on an over-the-air channel in Los Angeles. They are also partnering on a multi-year deal with A Parent Media Co. Inc.
to stream all games free of charge regionally on the Victory+ streaming service. Anaheim’s contract with Diamond Sports Group expired at the end of the 2023-24 season. Games had aired on Bally Sports West.
“The Ducks are already a significant content coordinator and have a team president with a broadcasting background,” said Jason Walsh, the chief operating officer for A Parent Media. The Ducks are the third team this offseason to announce a change to their broadcast model. The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are moving their local broadcasts to Scripps Sports, while the Dallas Stars will also strea.