# Hockey Night in Canada Ends: Fans Call It a Tradition Loss

> 74% of Canadian hockey fans say Hockey Night in Canada's end is a major loss for hockey traditions.
- Title: Hockey Night in Canada Ends: Fans Call It a Tradition Loss
- Summary: 74% of Canadian hockey fans say Hockey Night in Canada's end is a major loss for hockey traditions.
- Keywords: hockey night in canada, angus reid poll, cbc, nhl, sports streaming, pwhl, canada, hockey traditions, National Post
- Source: National Post — https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/hockey-night-in-canada-angus-reid-poll
- Author: Kenn Oliver
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:52:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hockey night in canada, angus reid poll, cbc, nhl, sports streaming, pwhl, canada, hockey traditions, news, politics
## Hockey Night in Canada Ends
74% of Canadian hockey fans say the end of Hockey Night in Canada is a major loss for Canadian hockey and its traditions.
## Atlantic Canada Reaction
83% of Atlantic Canadian fans say the loss is significant, the highest percentage in the country.
## Streaming Services Impact
Fans of four teams need up to four subscriptions to watch full NHL schedules.
## Hockey's National Identity
90% of Canadians say hockey is an important part of their identity, up slightly from 2015.
## PWHL Broadcast Shift
CBC will air eight PWHL games on Saturday nights using the Hockey Night brand.
## Viewing Habits
Only 20% of Canadians say they will watch PWHL games this season.
## Streaming Costs
78% of NHL fans say additional subscriptions are bad, with 10% viewing more availability as good.
## Subscription Prices
63% of Sportsnet+ users say monthly price is too high, with 71% of DAZN users also critical.
## Key takeaway

74% of Canadian hockey fans view the end of Hockey Night in Canada as a significant loss to hockey traditions after 74 years on CBC.