Hurricanes Hockey Network Secures Multi-Year Spectrum Carriage
The Carolina Hurricanes reached a multi-year distribution agreement with Spectrum to carry the new Hurricanes Hockey Network. The network will be available on Spectrum before the season opener on October 2. The team also offers streaming via Prime Video for fans in its regional territory.
The agreement replaces the team's prior arrangement with FanDuel Sports Network, with Spectrum inheriting the same channel plans for the new network. Hurricanes Hockey Network will carry live games along with pre-game and post-game programming, launching just ahead of the team's October 2 regular-season opener.
The broadcast territory spans both Carolinas, most of Georgia, and portions of Alabama. Beyond cable, the team has already secured a direct-to-consumer streaming option through Prime Video for fans within that regional footprint. Additional carriage partners are expected to be announced before the season begins, suggesting the team is actively building out its distribution strategy.
This deal could reshape how regional sports fans access NHL games, particularly in markets where cable carriage has historically been the primary viewing method. Spectrum subscribers in the Hurricanes' territory may benefit from continuity in their existing plans, while Prime Video streaming offers an alternative for cord-cutters. The multi-platform approach could influence how other teams negotiate future broadcast rights, potentially affecting viewer costs and accessibility across the league.