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Watching The World Cup Of Hockey In Canada

09/30/2016 at 6:09pm EDT

TORONTO (September 30, 2016) O Canada! Hockey continues to reign supreme across the country, both on and off the ice, as 15.5 million people – more than 1 in 3 Canadians – watched some part of the World Cup of Hockey 2016 tournament, which ended last night in spectacular fashion with Team Canada being crowned World Cup champion.

Last night’s hard-fought Game 2 Final delivered an average audience of 2.27 million viewers (2+), with more than 7.5 million Canadians tuning in to some part of the broadcast to see Team Canada come from behind with two goals late in the third period to defeat Team Europe, 2-1.

“We are thrilled so many Canadians got a chance to see one of the most dominant teams this country has iced, as well as the many outstanding moments of the tournament, including the tremendous performances of Team Europe and Team North America,” said Scott Moore, President, Sportsnet & NHL Properties, Rogers. “One of the World Cup of Hockey’s many benefits was to provide Canadian hockey fans another reason to get excited about the NHL stars that will be competing in the upcoming season. The World Cup of Hockey has set the stage for what will be an amazing year for hockey fans, including two outdoor games in Canada and the start of the NHL’s Centennial celebrations.”

Highlights of Sportsnet’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 audiences include:

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· The World Cup of Hockey 2016 delivered an overall average audience of 1.13 million viewers for the entire tournament, with 15.5 million Canadians watching some part of the tournament

· Team Canada’s games delivered an average audience of 2.15 million viewers, and produced the top six most-watched games of the tournament:

1. Team Canada vs. Team Russia, Sept. 24 (Sportsnet, Sportsnet 360, CBC) – 3.09 million

2. Team Canada vs. Team Europe, Final Game 2, Sept. 29 (CBC, Sportsnet 360) – 2.27 million

3. Team Europe vs. Team Canada, Final Game 1, Sept. 27 (CBC, Sportsnet ONE) – 2.07 million

4. Team Canada vs. Team USA, Sept. 20 (Sportsnet) – 2.05 million

5. Team Europe vs. Team Canada, Sept. 21 (Sportsnet) – 1.75 million

6. Team Czech Republic vs. Team Canada, Sept. 17 (Sportsnet) – 1.57 million

· Each Team Canada game was the most-watched program of the day in Canada, for audiences in the 2+ and 25-54 demos

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· Team North America’s prime time games delivered audiences exceeding 1 million viewers:

o Team Russia vs. Team North America, Sept. 19 (Sportsnet) – 1.09 million

o Team North America vs. Team Finland, Sept. 18 (Sportsnet) – 1.04 million

Source: Numeris, Total Canada, 9/8/16 – 9/29/16, Ind. 2+, Overnights + confirmed data, AMA(000), Rch(000)

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