Dish Network Pulls Outdoor Life Network [No Hockey for DISH owners]

Yahoo ^ | 10/21/05 | SANDY SHORE

[BigSkyFreeper]

The owner of The Dish Network said Thursday it pulled the Outdoor Life Network from its system after the cable channel failed to provide NHL games to the nation's second-largest satellite television provider.

Comcast Subsidiary Refuses to Provide OLN Programming to EchoStar's DISH Network; 'Strong-arm Tactics by Comcast Punish EchoStar Customers'

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) confirmed today that it is no longer carrying Outdoor Life Network. The Comcast-owned programmer recently demanded that EchoStar force millions of additional DISH Network customers to pay for its outdoor programming as a condition to continued availability. EchoStar was unwilling to impose those additional costs on consumers.

"We work hard to provide choice for our customers and to keep prices low," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for EchoStar. "Most of our customers have made the decision they do not want to pay the additional cost of watching that channel."

For customers impacted by the loss of OLN, DISH Network recently added College Sports TV (CSTV), NFL Network and ESPNU at no additional cost. DISH Network offers other channels that provide similar programming to OLN, such as The Outdoor Channel and the Men's Channel. For hockey fans, hundreds of hockey games are available through regional sports networks offered by DISH Network, or customers can subscribe to the NHL Center Ice Package, which offers a variety of hockey games much broader than those offered on OLN.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.4 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest-growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com.

The benefit of the Center Ice package is the availability of the most popular hockey program in North America, "Hockey Night In Canada", carried on CBC.

[marajade]

like i know that already dude... why do you think i miss VOOM

[Beagle8U]

I have your lame-ass service and I truly hope that some of your pinheads in charge of your programing options are reading this thread.

I'm quite tired of paying for "so called packages" that charge extra to include the FOX news channel, while CNN is free with basic in its cheapest form.

I don't care to subsidize The dumb-ass Disney channel or cartoons. If someone wishes to get that leftwing crap, let them buy it.
If that crap is only worth 10-15 cents a month to those that what it, charge them, not me.

Your leftwing bias is exposed, and I only write it here because private E-mails mean nothing to you, and just get blown off.
Dish Network sucks.

[jjmcgo]

Yeah, that Clarke really stinks. Last team his team played, they stunk so bad they lost by one goal in seven games to the Stanley Cup champs.
You'd have to be a Wings, Avalanche or Devils fan to root for a more consistently successful team.
In fact, the only time the Flyers ever missed the playoffs since Clarke joined the team was when Clarke was replaced as GM.

[RockinRight]

Unfortunately, for me, being 22 miles from the majority of the local TV transmitters, rabbit ears don't cut it-gotta do the outdoor antenna thing for HDTV. Well I can get 2 stations without!

[Luke21]

I'm a Flyer fan myself. I love Center Ice because the Flyers will be on. We never miss a game. OLN games aren't that great, but they do the blackout of the satellite band when OLN televises.

But Comcast owns OLN and the Flyers. Directv remains the way to go. No problems there.

[Logic n' Reason]

All these "packages" are lame. Just offer cable/satellite ala carte and let me choose what I want to watch...

From your "lips" to ..... er ...... whoever's ears can get the job done.

[GeorgeW23225]

I have to settle for Comcast Cable and OLN. Still, it is better than not watching the games at all.

I hope the Flyers get all of their "injuries" out of the way in time for the playoffs. I'm amazed at the depth of the team, that can have so many injuries and still be considered one of the premier contenders for the Stanley Cup.

I have many, many fond memories watching the Flyers play at The Spectrum, including being in section "N", row 9, seat 3 as they won their first Stanley Cup. Ah yes, those were the days!!

I also enjoyed reading an Associated Press article that shows that the NHL is enjoying the most fan support EVER. More people have gone to the first 199 games than ever before in the history of the NHL. In some cities (like Pittsburgh) attendance is up 35%, and the teams are averaging 16,900 fans per game. Although some people here at this thread don't like the rule changes, the fans sure do. And so do I.

GO FLYERS GO!!

[GeorgeW23225]

Sarcastic, but well said. As a matter of fact, anyone who thinks Bob Clarke HASN'T been successful, probably has his head up a Penguin's butt!! :-)

P.S.

Let's have a lottery to see when the "Pens" will win their 10th game!! hehehe

My guess is January, 2006. Any other guesses?? I have ever seen so much hype for losers in my life. First it was Crosby. Then it was the change of coaches. What's next. A stickboy replacement??

Besides, the team is off to Kansas City or Houston shortly.............

[jjmcgo]

"I'm Texan, have basic cable, not Dish, and could not care less about some silly northerners slipping around on the ice whacking at a biscuit."

As opposed to rolling around on the ground in a muddy, bloody corral, hog-tying calfs, burning them and cutting their nuts off. How 'bout them biscuits?

[jjmcgo]

Yeah, that Clarkie really stinks. What's he ever done as a GM except win two NHL Executive of the Year Awards; got his teams to the Stanley Cup Finals five times (that's five conference championships); nine division titles; and he's currently managing the Eastern Conference Finalists who are one point out of the division lead.
Yeah, he's really clueless. Or, one of you two is.
It's amazing how often this inanity has to be slapped down and amazing how easy it is.

[jjmcgo]

Hockey webcasts on comcast.net.
Isn't it amazing? It's great. I just found it a couple of weeks ago and I've watched several games.
It didn't seem like they advertised it or gave it any publicity at all. Wonder why? Maybe experimental.
Can anyone get it or do you have to subscribe to Comcast cable service?

[airborne]

Dish Network has 'NHL Season Ticket' that I purchased for $129.00

I get almost every game played.

That plus reruns on the FSN channels during the day, means there's almost always a game on.

[infidel29]

Can anyone get it or do you have to subscribe to Comcast cable service?

I don't know, I'm a subsrciber, but never log in to watch the games. If you don't have to log in I guess anyone can watch.

I agree, the webcasts are a great thing for hockey fans.

[airborne]

Maybe you can get your $5.99 back :-)

I'm a diehard Pens fan and a hockey nut. If I'm really desperate, I'll even put on the Flyers game.(of course I root for the other team) ;^)

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

We dumped THE DISH a long time ago.

[Colonel_Flagg]

The owner of The Dish Network said Thursday it pulled the Outdoor Life Network from its system after the cable channel failed to provide NHL games to the nation's second-largest satellite television provider.

Sorry, but this annoyed the crap out of me last night when I wanted to watch Dallas/Minnesota. I have the NHL Center Ice package - through Dish Network - and I couldn't watch my home-state team. They also announced the US Olympic roster before the game - missed that too.

[Colonel_Flagg]

What's hockey? Is that anything like soccor?

Yep. They're both great to watch on television.

[tertiary01]

I would be real upset with Dish Network come Saturday afternoon if I couldn't see my favorite bull riding competition carried by OLN.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Here's my prediction - The Flyers never win the Cup as long as Bobby Clarke is GM.

Go Senators. Man, are they fun to watch.