BOSTON – Coming off the most successful year in school history, Northeastern Athletics is proud to announce that it has entered into an enhanced partnership with NESN to bring the Howlin' Huskies into the homes of fans across New England, athletic director Jeff Konya announced on Tuesday.
 
"NESN is the preeminent regional television network in the nation, and we are thrilled to partner with the leader in the industry moving forward," Konya said. "Content is the new currency in intercollegiate athletics, and we're very excited for the opportunity to further extend the Northeastern brand throughout New England by utilizing NESN's unparalleled reach. All of our games will be handled in-house by our immensely talented video production team, which will provide viewers with a first-class production of the highest quality from start to finish."
 
The agreement with NESN includes up to 75 games shown exclusively on NESN and NESNplus in New England, a dramatic expansion from 18 games in 2017-18. The games, which will also be available on NESNgo the network's streaming service, will extend to other sports beyond Northeastern basketball and ice hockey and also include original programming.
 
"We are excited to partner with Northeastern to showcase a wide variety of live events this year," said Sean McGrail, NESN's President and CEO. "Jeff Konya and the entire Northeastern athletic department have made an impressive commitment to providing their fans with more opportunities to watch the Huskies."
 
A full schedule of games on NESN will be announced this fall. Fans outside of New England will still be able to view all Northeastern home games live and in high definition on CAA.tv or see select games on NESN Nationalwhen applicable.
 
The Howlin' Huskies are coming off an unprecedented 2017-18 season in which seven teams (baseball, men's ice hockey, women's ice hockey, men's rowing, women's rowing, women's swimming and diving, men's track and field) competed at their respective national championships and four teams (women's ice hockey, women's rowing, men's and women's track and field) captured conference championship titles. In addition, the men's ice hockey team won the prestigious Beanpot for the first time since 1988, while All-American Adam Gaudette was named the Hobey Baker Award winner as the top hockey player in the NCAA.
 
About NESN
NESN has consistently been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with award-winning Red Sox and Bruins coverage. The network is delivered to over 4 million homes throughout the six-state New England region and an additional 5 million homes nationally as NESN National. For five consecutive years Forbes Magazine has ranked NESN as one of the 10 Most Valuable Sports Business Brands in the World. NESN.comis one of the Top 12 sports web sites in the U.S. NESN's social responsibility program, NESN Connects, is proud to support and connect its employees with charitable organizations in our communities. NESN is owned by Fenway Sports Group (owners of the Boston Red Sox) and Delaware North (owners of the Boston Bruins).