Hockey Night in Canada Returns For 3rd Season

APTN and Sportsnet are proud to team up once again to bring NHL hockey back to APTN and now to APTN Languages.

This season, viewers can once again experience Hockey Night in Canada in Cree, with play-by-play commentary from the iconic Clarence Iron, joined by analysts Earl Wood, John Chabot and Jason Chamakese, whose expert insights and lively banter make every game unforgettable. And, for the first time ever, APTN will also broadcast three games in Inuktitut. Hosted by Pujjuut Kusugak and David Ningeongan, Hockey Night in Canada in Inuktitut is extending the excitement to even more communities in a meaningful way.

This move expands the reach of this initiative that celebrates language revitalization. Hockey Night connects fans coast to coast to coast with the game they love.

Here is this season’s game lineup!

• Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Plains Cree: Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames, 7 p.m. ET for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
• Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Plains Cree: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m. ET 
• Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Plains Cree: Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m. ET 
• Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Inuktitut: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars, 10 p.m. ET 
• Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Inuktitut: Ottawa Senators vs. New Jersey Devils, 7 p.m. ET 
• Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Inuktitut: Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. ET

Mike Omelus, APTN Executive Director of Content and Strategy.

“This season of Hockey Night in Canada in Cree and Inuktitut marks an exciting step forward in enhancing Indigenous language content in partnership with Sportsnet. Expanding the broadcast to include both Plains Cree and Inuktitut showcases our commitment to fostering language revitalization and connecting communities through the power of sport. With the launch of APTN Languages, we’re proud to continue breaking new ground by bringing meaningful content to audiences across the country.”

SOURCE: aptn.ca