Hockey Night in Canada Viewership Declines Despite NHL TV Ratings Rise in 2023-24 Season
CBC's Longstanding Hockey Program Faces Challenges
Despite the overall increase in NHL TV ratings for the 2023-24 season, viewership for CBC's Hockey Night in Canada has declined. This news comes as the iconic hockey program enters its 60th regular season, making it the longest-running and most influential program in Canadian television history.
Regionalization and Streaming Impact Viewership
Prior to the 2014-15 season, Hockey Night in Canada was split regionally on various CBC stations. This led to varying viewership numbers across different parts of the country. With the centralization of broadcasts, viewership has potentially been impacted by regional biases.
Additionally, the rise of streaming services and the proliferation of other hockey content online have given viewers more options to access hockey coverage. This has contributed to the decline in viewership for Hockey Night in Canada.
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