NHL 2Night

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NHL 2Night
Starring Bill Pidto, John Buccigross, Barry Melrose and various analysts
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network ESPN2 (1995–2004)
Release1995 (1995) –
May 22, 2004 (May 22, 2004)
Related
The Point

NHL 2Night is a former news magazine that used to broadcast highlights of National Hockey League games and stories about the league up to five nights a week on ESPN and ESPN2. It was usually broadcast live at 10:00 PM ET or immediately following a game on ESPN2. It was then re-broadcast a few times throughout the night and the following day.

Contents

It debuted in 1995. The show was originally hosted by Bill Pidto [1] and later John Buccigross. [2] [3] Barry Melrose [2] [3] was the main analyst.

Cancellation

The NHL and ESPN extended their broadcast agreement for the 2004–05 season, with options for the two following seasons. From a high of 129 game telecasts on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC in 1999–2000, the new deal called for 40 games, only 15 during the regular season, on ESPN2. As part of this reduced commitment, the network cancelled NHL2Night. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

ESPNEWS provided expanded segments for Barry Melrose, usually on Thursday nights, to analyze NHL action.

After the NHL returned to ESPN in 2021, the network would announce a new hockey studio show The Point, the successor to NHL 2Night. [9]

Personalities

Segments

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "ESPN.com - TVLISTINGS - NHL 2Night". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Out of Bounds: An interview with John Buccigross". old.post-gazette.com. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
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  5. ↑ Sandomir, Richard (2005-05-03). "ESPN Appears to Control the Puck Over Carrying N.H.L. Games Next Season". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  6. ↑ Sarni, Jim (May 20, 2004). "NBC, ESPN Telecast Deals a Major Lift for NHL". Sun Sentinel . Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Frozen futures: ESPN, NBC reach NHL deals". ESPN.com. 2004-05-19. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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  9. ↑ Rigdon, Jay (September 30, 2021). "ESPN unveils new weekly NHL studio show The Point, hosted by John Buccigross". Awful Announcing. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
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