[vincesanity82]

Versus has recorded substantial ratings gains for its telecasts of the 2008 National Hockey League Stanley Cup quarterfinals games, albeit compared to a low base for last year's playoffs. Through 26 games on 14 nights, household ratings are up 33 percent to a 0.4 vs. a 0.3, according to Nielsen Media Research data, while total viewers are up 24 percent to 349,792 vs. 281,466. Male 18-34 viewers are up 72 percent to 107,957 from 62,882, while men 18-49 viewers are up 65 percent to 190,710 from 115,810. -- Media Week



http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/cab..._id=1003794188

[chsbletz]

I basically like Versus' coverage of the NHL. The one thing they lack, though, is a flamboyant, outrageous commentator like Don Cherry. Cherry adds so much to the CBC's coverage of hockey that it's hard to overstate it. Unfortunately, I fear he may be a one-of-a-kind phenomenon.

[blueandwhite]

always glad to hear viewership is up in the States.

[Lefty Noob]

Great news. Raising your viewership by a full 1/3 is no small feat!
As for a more colorful announcer... maybe they should bring in Mike Lange? He's stuck on radio in Pittsburgh.

[Seahawker 562]

Yeah i like versus. They have good video quality. A lot better than prime