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Buffalo, NY, United States, 10/31/2007 - Time Warner Cable's Buffalo Division today launched the U.S. edition of the NHLNetwork on channel 171 and the Versus/Golf Channel HD on channel 771. Both channels enhance Time Warner's offering for hockey fans.
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Time Warner Cable, the nation’s second-largest cable television operator, today announced that it will launch the NHL Network on channel 171 and Versus/ Golf HD in the free HD tier on channel 771 starting October 31. Both channels provide expanded hockey coverage for fans and increase viewer options.
“Time Warner Cable cares about sports and listens to the requests of its customers. We are constantly trying to enhance our channel offerings. Adding the new NHL network to channel 171 will allow hockey fans a new venue to watch and analyze hockey games. Further, Versus has become an integral part of Sabres hockey and we are excited that we can dedicate channel 771 to Versus in High-Definition,” stated Gordon Harp, Buffalo Division President, Time Warner Cable.
The NHL network officially launched in the United States on October 1, 2007 and is devoted exclusively to the sport of hockey with a roster that features live games, highlight shows, player profiles, interviews, vintage hockey, international and amateur hockey, as well as original and “All Access” programming to keep hockey fans sated on a 24/7 basis.
Versus/Golf Channel HD carries National Hockey League games, pro boxing and PGA golf tournaments in HD. The HD channel will offer simulcasts of Golf from noon-7 pm and offer Versus programming from 7 pm from midnight. Versus HD is the premier network for exclusive live events and original shows covering competition at its highest level- all in widescreen HD format giving viewers a whole new perspective.
About Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable owns and manages cable systems passing approximately 26 million homes in 33 states. The Company has 14.6 million customers for its various products, including video, high-speed data and residential telephone. This includes approximately 13.4 million basic video subscribers and more than 6 million customers who purchase more than one product as of December 31, 2006. Time Warner Cable includes some of the most technologically advanced and best-clustered cable systems in the country, with approximately 85 percent of the Company’s homes passed located in five geographic regions: the state of New York, the Carolinas, Ohio, southern California and Texas. It is the largest cable provider in the nation’s two largest cities, Los Angeles and New York. Leveraging its leadership in innovation and quality customer care, Time Warner Cable delivers advanced products and services such as video-on-demand, high-definition television, digital video recorders, high-speed data and Digital Phone. For more information, please call 1-866-771-6249
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