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WHL Hockey Action exclusively on Access Communications Community Channels

Regina, SK - Access Communications and the Western Hockey League (WHL) are proud to announce the TV broadcast schedule for the 2019-2020 season of WHL on Access7. Access and the WHL are committed to providing local hockey coverage throughout the province of Saskatchewan.

“We are entering our 27th season of broadcasting WHL to Western Canadian hockey fans across the province,” said Jim Deane, Chief Executive Officer, 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 pleased to continue our broadcast partnership with Access Communications for the 2019-20 WHL season,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “Access provides outstanding coverage of our Saskatchewan-based WHL Clubs. WHL fans can once again look forward to enjoying exciting WHL hockey action, featuring the Regina Pats, on Access throughout the season.”

Access7 is broadcasting and featuring 19 WHL Regina Pats regular season games in the 2019 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 or 207 (SD) and channels 70, 77 or 507 (HD), where available.

Upcoming WHL schedule airing on Access7

AWAY TEAM HOME TEAM AIR DATE TIME
Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Pats Fri Sept 20/19 7:00 PM
Winnipeg Ice Regina Pats Sun Sept 29/19 4:00 PM
Medicine Hat Tigers Regina Pats Fri Oct 4/19 7:00 PM
Vancouver Giants Regina Pats Sat Oct 12/19 7:00 PM
Swift Current Broncos Regina Pats Sat Nov 8/19 7:00 PM
Prince Albert Raiders Regina Pats Sat Nov 16/19 7:00 PM
Kelowna Rockets Regina Pats Fri Dec 13/19 7:00 PM
Winnipeg Ice Regina Pats Sun Dec 15/19 4:00 PM
Regina Pats Swift Current Broncos Fri Jan 3/20 7:00 PM
Prince George Cougars Regina Pats Wed Jan 7/20 7:00 PM
Lethbridge Hurricanes Regina Pats Fri Jan 24/20 7:00 PM
Victoria Royals Regina Pats Fri Jan 31/20 7:00 PM
Regina Pats Saskatoon Blades Wed Feb 5/20 7:00 PM
Saskatoon Blades Regina Pats Fri Feb 21/20 7:00 PM
Medicine Hat Tigers Regina Pats Fri Feb 28/20 7:00 PM
Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Pats Tues Mar 3/20 7:00 PM
Winnipeg Ice Regina Pats Wed Mar 11/20 7:00 PM
Regina Pats Saskatoon Blades Wed Mar 18/20 7:00 PM
Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Pats Fri Mar 20/20 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 Co-operative
Access Communications Co-operative is one of Saskatchewan’s largest telecommunications companies, but we do so much more than provide reliable, affordable Internet, television, telephone and security services. What makes Access unique is our involvement in the communities we serve, especially through our Access7 community channels.

Access Communications began serving customers in 1978. For over 40 years, we have grown into a province-wide co-operative serving over 235 communities and 160,000 sq. km of rural areas in Saskatchewan. As a not-for-profit co-operative, we invest 100% of our earnings back into the communities and rural areas where we live and do business. To learn more about our Co-operative, visit www.myaccess.ca.

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 from the WHL contact:

Taylor Rocca
Director, Communications
Western Hockey League
Phone: 403-693-3040
Email: roccat@whl.ca

Media Contact:

Mark Rathwell
Corporate Communications Manager
Access Communications Co-operative
Phone: 306.559.2401
Email: mark.rathwell@myaccess.coop

For customer service, products, and services please call  1-866-363-2225.