Regina, SK - Access Communications and The Western Hockey League (WHL) are proud to announce the TV broadcast schedule for the 2018-2019 season of WHL on Access7. Access and the WHL are committed to providing local hockey coverage throughout the province of Saskatchewan. Access is entering its 26th season as the official broadcaster of WHL to Western Canadian hockey fans.
“Our coverage of the 2018 WHL season, playoffs and Memorial Cup drew much attention from across the province,” said Jim Deane, CEO, Access Communications Co-operative. “This is a clear indication of the importance of staying connected to our communities and the value our customers place in Access’ local programming."
“The WHL is very pleased to extend our cable broadcast agreement with Access Communications,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “WHL fans in Saskatchewan look forward to following all of our Saskatchewan-based teams, including the Regina Pats, throughout the 2018-19 WHL Regular Season on Access.”
Once again, Access7 is broadcasting and featuring 20 WHL Regina Pats regular season games in the 2018 season across Saskatchewan. The broadcasted games will feature all six of the WHL’s East Division teams including all five Saskatchewan-based clubs. Games will be available to Access subscribers on channel 7 (SD) or channels 77 and 507 (HD), where available. Check local listings for up-to-date broadcast information.
Upcoming WHL schedule airing on Access7
| AWAY TEAM | HOME TEAM | AIR DATE | TIME |
| Prince Albert Raiders | Regina Pats | Saturday, September 22 | 7:00 PM |
| Regina Pats | Swift Current Broncos | Friday, October 5 | 7:00 PM |
| Spokane Chiefs | Regina Pats | Wednesday, October 17 | 7:00 PM |
| Medicine Hat Tigers | Regina Pats | Friday, October 26 | 7:00 PM |
| Saskatoon Blades | Regina Pats | Saturday, November 3 | 7:00 PM |
| Tri-City Americans | Regina Pats | Friday, November 9 | 7:00 PM |
| Prince Albert Raiders | Regina Pats | Saturday, December 1 | 7:00 PM |
| Regina Pats | Swift Current Broncos | Wednesday, December 12 | 7:00 PM |
| Regina Pats | Moose Jaw Warriors | Saturday, December 15 | 7:00 PM |
| Regina Pats | Swift Current Broncos | Saturday, January 5 | 7:00 PM |
| Red Deer Rebels | Regina Pats | Saturday, January 12 | 7:00 PM |
| Regina Pats | Saskatoon Blades | Friday, January 18 | 7:00 PM |
| Brandon Wheat Kings | Regina Pats | Friday, January 25 | 7:00 PM |
| Calgary Hitmen | Regina Pats | Tuesday, January 29 | 7:00 PM |
| Saskatoon Blades | Regina Pats | Friday, February 1 | 7:00 PM |
| Regina Pats | Moose Jaw Warriors | Saturday, February 16 | 7:00 PM |
| Regina Pats | Saskatoon Blades | Friday, March 1 | 7:00 PM |
| Moose Jaw Warriors | Regina Pats | Friday, March 8 | 7:00 PM |
| Swift Current | Regina Pats | Wednesday, March 13 | 7:00 PM |
| Brandon Wheat Kings | Regina Pats | Friday, March 15 | 7:00 PM |
*Check your local AccessTV channel listings for the most up-to-date program times
**Schedule subject to change
For more information on the WHL on Access or other Access programs, visit www.MyAccess.ca. Additionally, the complete WHL schedule can be found at www.WHL.ca/Broadcast.
About Access Communications
Access7 is Saskatchewan’s community channel, and an essential addition to any Saskatchewan sports fan’s lineup. Access7 offers incredible access to local options such as WHL, WMBL, U Sports and CJFL.
Access Communications is a 100% Saskatchewan-owned not-for-profit co-operative that is committed to providing exceptional communications and entertainment services. Our staff, our customers, our volunteers, and our partners are all part of the Access Communications family. We are proud to be part of the communities we live in, reinvesting 100% of our earnings into the over the 230 Saskatchewan communities we serve.
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 350 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
For more information about the WHL contact:
Taylor Rocca
Manager, Communications
Western Hockey League
Phone: 403-693-3040
Email: roccat@whl.ca