The NHL is launching a new show to appeal to the younger generation of hockey fans. NHL HOCKEYVERSE Matchup of the Week is a 30 minute program that recreates recent NHL games using cartoon characters and teenage commentators.
NHL Edge positional data offers on-ice visuals which provides “stunning realism and dynamic movements” the League says. The first episode features the last Saturday game between the Canucks and the Capitals. It will air on Sportsnet at 10:00 a.m. on Feb. 1. The show will also be available on the NHL Network and globally on the NHL’s YouTube channel.