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Hockey Night Ends Era on CBC
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Hockey Night in Canada is ending its 75-year run on the CBC, marking the close of a Canadian sports broadcasting legend. After a decade-long partnership with Sportsnet, the CBC is stepping back from NHL coverage as Sportsnet secures a $7.9 billion 12-year deal. The iconic broadcast, which began on radio in the 1930s and became TV tradition in the 1950s, helped launch stars like Don Cherry and is deeply woven into Canadian culture. Though the CBC still owns the trademark, the future of the name remains uncertain — a bittersweet farewell for fans as the tradition passes to a new era.
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