vangvace 12 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 So I moved and switched to FIOS. Started flipping through the channels and found out that the NHL Network will be on channel 87 (SD) and 587 (HD). It's in the guide along with Center Ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingnut in WA 86 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Does anyone know if you can get NHL network in HD in the US? I have it in standard but I want it in HD!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Does anyone know if you can get NHL network in HD in the US? I have it in standard but I want it in HD!! Nope. Not anywhere at all. Not even in New Jersey, which is probably some Canadian province anyways. Edited November 25, 2008 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 It's in HD on Directv, but not all of the programming is in HD. The games are, but the shows (especially older footage) are not. Does anyone know if you can get NHL network in HD in the US? I have it in standard but I want it in HD!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Anybody under the Milwaukee version of time warner start complainin with them ot get NHLN HD and Center ice HD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nogoldfx60 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Cox Cable in CT gets NHL Network HD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Nope. Not anywhere at all. Not even in New Jersey, which is probably some Canadian province anyways. wow, political discussion angst spillover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SFwingsfan 23 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) Does anyone know if you can get NHL network in HD in the US? I have it in standard but I want it in HD!! I've got it in Chicago on Comcast Channel 234 listed as NHLHD part of the sports entertainment package. Very little programming actually in high definition on there so far. Current NHL network game broadcasts and reruns of some recent games (last 2-3 years) are sometimes in HD and of course all Hockey Night in Canada programming is high def which looks very nice (Wings game last Sat night). As far as the "select HD games" that are supposed to be offered with CenterIce on a dedicated HD channel, I have been told they simply don't have the bandwidth in Chicago right now but it should be in place by next season (hey, thanks a lot Comcast!). Edited November 26, 2008 by SFwingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 the comcast nhl center ice package for northern california sucks ass. some times it is so grainy that it looks like im watching a sega game. last nights wings and 'nucks games sounded like it had some digital distortion all over the audio.$160 and putting up with crappy audio and video is the price to see a hockey game on tv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted November 26, 2008 wow, political discussion angst spillover I was being sarcastic. Is it your angst spilling over? the comcast nhl center ice package for northern california sucks ass. some times it is so grainy that it looks like im watching a sega game. last nights wings and 'nucks games sounded like it had some digital distortion all over the audio.$160 and putting up with crappy audio and video is the price to see a hockey game on tv. In-*******-deed. While both satellite and cable TV suck alike, cable TV (Charter/Comcrap) here can't seem to figure out how to keep a stable picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 I was being sarcastic. Is it your angst spilling over? some of a... didn't even bother to really read post number 2. But after reading it... well played sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SFwingsfan 23 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 the comcast nhl center ice package for northern california sucks ass. some times it is so grainy that it looks like im watching a sega game. last nights wings and 'nucks games sounded like it had some digital distortion all over the audio.$160 and putting up with crappy audio and video is the price to see a hockey game on tv. Well I just moved to Chicago after living in the Bay Area and the standard def NHLCenterIce quality also sucks here. I was noticing the same audio issues (crackling in the left channel) throughout the game as well. I wish these issues were limited in scope but they appear to be nationwide on many systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Anybody under the Milwaukee version of time warner start complainin with them ot get NHLN HD and Center ice HD I stopped bothering toward the end of last season and switched to DirectTV. Best decision I've made in a while. On top of having NHLN (and in HD) I get Center Ice in HD almost every game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Does anyone know if the new digital broadcasting requirements of 2/19/09 will have any effect on the standard def games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Does anyone know if the new digital broadcasting requirements of 2/19/09 will have any effect on the standard def games? It shouldn't.....how are getting games anyway? The only time you'd be able to view a game on a free network would be the NBC games. The remainder of them *would have to be* be viewed on a digital platform anyway (Versus, Center Ice, NHL Network). The only thing you would need to do if you aren't paying for programming whatsoever is make sure you have your digital converter box by 2/19/2009. That will allow you to continue watching games on NBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) I watch on the Center Ice package, but some of the games look crappier than others - worse than the local standard def broadcasts. I was hoping that somehow the digital platform might make the transmission between the locals and Center Ice cleaner. Edited November 26, 2008 by kook_10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 I watch on the Center Ice package, but some of the games look crappier than others - worse than the local standard def broadcasts. I was hoping that somehow the digital platform might make the transmission between the locals and Center Ice cleaner. It won't. All the games you are currently watching on CI are already being broadcasted digitally. You have the network that is providing you with the s***ty feed to thank for that. Like I said, DirectTV provides all games in HD that are broadcasted by the local affiliate in HD. Its quite nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 im worried when tv stations go all digital (if they already haven't switched) the signal will look worse, especially on a hdtv. i hope in the next two-three years we will be able to have the whole package in hd. i never really cared about the picture, but after my friend gave me an hdtv and i watched a few local sharks games i found there to be a dramatic difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 im worried when tv stations go all digital (if they already haven't switched) the signal will look worse, especially on a hdtv. i hope in the next two-three years we will be able to have the whole package in hd. i never really cared about the picture, but after my friend gave me an hdtv and i watched a few local sharks games i found there to be a dramatic difference. How do you think you're currently getting the games? As long as you have cable or some form of a dish you are watching digital TV. The only thing the digital transition will affect is those people that currently don't pay for cable or dish. Nothing will change otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 on a side note why is it when the pistons are on FSNHD the image is strected and looks awesome and when i watch a wings game on it , the video qualilty is s*** and has the black bars on the side .. i just got direct tv with hd the other day .. can someone explain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 on a side note why is it when the pistons are on FSNHD the image is strected and looks awesome and when i watch a wings game on it , the video qualilty is s*** and has the black bars on the side .. i just got direct tv with hd the other day .. can someone explain? That's interesting since you say you get the Pistons game to stretch. Is this when you're watching it on the HD channel or the standard def channel? If you're watching it on the standard def channel you simply need to change your input settings on the direct TV box. If you are watching it on the HD feed it will automatically show the game in HD or the black bars will be brought up if the broadcast itself isn't in HD. I assume the Pistons' games you've seen so far have stretched because they are being broadcasted in HD, where as not all the Wings games are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) im watching the wings on the HD FSN and it wasnt strecthed .. the games against the nucks and i think the flamers.. so from my understanding they werent broadcasting them in HD.. how come the sound quality (its way better) changes when you watch a show thats not broadcasted in HD on a HD channel? Edited November 26, 2008 by PROBIE4PREZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 i hate time warner in austin...no nhl network..no nfl network......they suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 im watching the wings on the HD FSN and it wasnt strecthed .. the games against the nucks and i think the flamers.. so from my understanding they werent broadcasting them in HD.. how come the sound quality (its way better) changes when you watch a show thats not broadcasted in HD on a HD channel? Are you sure you were watching the game on the HD channel (even though the game wasnt broadcasted in HD)? Again, it won't stretch if the network is broadcasting the game in HD, as you and I have said. BTW, when you watch the *non-HD feed* does it go full screen for you? Mine didn't at first and I simply changed the DirectTV setting to stretch it. Its much more tolerable even though the quality still sucks. im watching the wings on the HD FSN and it wasnt strecthed .. the games against the nucks and i think the flamers.. so from my understanding they werent broadcasting them in HD.. how come the sound quality (its way better) changes when you watch a show thats not broadcasted in HD on a HD channel? That I'm not sure about, that's one of those mysteries I don't think we'll ever find out. i hate time warner in austin...no nhl network..no nfl network......they suck. Switch...that's what I did. Sidenote: How ya doin' after Sunday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Yeah the non HD channels are stretched .. And im 100 % sure it was on FSNHD .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
