NBC Expects Record Online Viewership for U.S.-Canada Semifinal

Officials at the network are expressing concern that demand for its live stream of Friday’s game could slow the nation’s office computer networks.

    



N.H.L. Reaches Lucrative Telecast Deal in Canada

A 12-year, $4.9 billion deal that gives Rogers Communications the rights to all national hockey telecasts in Canada beginning next season surpasses the league’s agreement with CBC, TSN and a French-language cable network.

    



TV Series Will Focus on N.H.L. Players in Olympics

Producers will track teams and leading players for a seven-hour series focusing on the Sochi Games and five outdoor stadium games during the league’s regular season.

    



Big Ten Network Makes Investment in College Hockey

The Big Ten Network plans to televise 27 regular-season hockey games this season, and the increased exposure could help the teams’ recruiting.

    



N.H.L.’s Request for Video Rights Creates Quandary for Olympics

As talks continue over whether N.H.L. players will go to the Sochi Games, there is concern that other leagues may ask the I.O.C. for the same concessions.