Sens, Thrashers Take Centre Ice

Posted by Rob Brodie on March 27, 2009

So you're hoping to watch your Senators take on the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night and you notice the game isn't on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada. Or any television network, for that matter. Before you think 'here we go again' in reference to Wednesday's TSN2 situation (that game against the Carolina Hurricanes wasn't available to Rogers or Videotron cable subscribers because neither carries that channel) ... well, guess again.

Saturday's game in Atlanta is being broadcast by SportSouth, one of the Thrashers' home broadcasters. But because it isn't being carried by any Canadian television network, that means it becomes part of the NHL Centre Ice package. So if you subscribe to that premium service, you're all set. The game will be there for you when the puck drops shortly after 7 p.m. (one quick note: it's not a high-definition production).

Another option is NHL GameCenter Live, the online equivalent of Centre Ice that is available through NHL.com. The video quality is very high and it offers a number of cool options with regard to things such as camera angles, multi-game viewing and replays.

Of course, you can always make a night of it and head out to any number of bars and restaurants across the capital region (and beyond, for that matter). Chances are your favourite stop has Centre Ice and will have the game for you. And if you're not near a TV, the Team 1200 and the Senators radio network has you covered as well with the familiar voices of Dean Brown and Gord Wilson.