AHL announces Canadian broadcast deal with TSN

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today a multi-year agreement with TSN that will see “Canada’s Sports Leader” broadcast the next three AHL All-Star Classics nationally. The leading English-language sports network in Canada, TSN will begin its American Hockey League coverage with the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications, which is set for January 25-26 in Worcester, Mass. “This partnership represents a fantastic opportunity for Canadian hockey fans to follow the best and brightest young professional players as they compete in the top development league in the world,” said David Andrews, AHL President and CEO. “Our All-Star Classic each year is a showcase of the future stars of the NHL, and we’re excited to be able to bring the excitement of the event to TSN’s viewers.” The 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications will be produced by the New England Sports Network (NESN) and will air on a series of regional sports networks in the United States in addition to TSN in Canada. The 2009 AHL All-Star Skills Competition will take place on Sunday, January 25 (4:00 ET), with the 2009 AHL All-Star Game following on Monday, January 26 (7:00 ET).