Hockey East announced its “most expansive and comprehensive media rights agreements” on Wednesday, extending its partnership with NESN, while beginning a six-year deal with ESPN this fall.
NESN will broadcast at least 50 men’s and women’s games each season, including the entirety of Hockey East’s men’s semifinals and championship at TD Garden. It is a multi-year deal, though the exact length was not specified.
The new agreement with ESPN is significant. ESPN+ will become the new home for all men’s and women’s games while ESPNU will air three games per season as well. It will also stream the entirety of Hockey East’s men’s and women’s tournaments.