The Next Two Days of Hockey on NBC Universal… Rough Act to Follow

VANCOUVER – February 21, 2010 – Women’s ice hockey semifinal competition begins with undefeated teams USA and Canada taking to the ice. Live on USA Network, Team USA takes on Sweden, whose only loss in the tournament is to Canada. Live on CNBC, Canada takes on Finland, whose only loss is to Team USA. If USA and Canada win their semifinals, the gold medal final game is shaping up to be an undefeated battle of North American hockey powerhouses.

Cable
USA
Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Women’s Ice Hockey – USA vs. Sweden (LIVE)

CNBC
5:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.
Women’s Ice Hockey – Canada vs. Finland (LIVE)

USA & CNBC HIGHLIGHTS:
Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey: The USA and Canadian women’s hockey teams are expected to meet for gold later on Thursday, but first they must get past the semifinals, shown LIVE on USA and CNBC. Team USA is coached by 1980 “Miracle on Ice” hero Mark Johnson and led by four-time Olympian Angela Ruggiero (Harper Woods, Minn.).

Tuesday, February 23 (DAY 12)

NBC

12:35 a.m.- 2:00 a.m.
Men’s Ice Hockey – Elimination Round Game (LIVE)

Cable
USA
Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Men’s Ice Hockey – Elimination Round Game (LIVE)

CNBC
5:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Men’s Ice Hockey -Elimination Round Game (LIVE)
Elimination Round Game (LIVE)
Elimination Round Game (LIVE)

NBC HIGHLIGHTS (Latenight):
Men’s Hockey- Elimination Round- LIVE coverage of two of the best teams in the world in a scintillating match-up where only the winners will advance to play for a medal.

USA & CNBC HIGHLIGHTS:
Men’s Hockey: A hockey fan’s dream: LIVE coverage of the eight of the best teams in the world in four scintillating match-ups where only the winners will advance to play for a medal.

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