OHL livestream

[Lyons89]

I was hoping to get some feedback from people that have used this option to watch OHL games. I have a question on it.
Is the feed (audio/video), the same as you would see on the OHL action pack on Rogers?
And is there anything else I should be aware of? Also where is the option to purchase. I can't find it anywhere. Thanks

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[cujoflutie]

it's pretty much the same as TV feed. I believe the link usually opens up on the site close to puck drop in september.

 

[MisterDB]

The feeds are not necessarily the TV cameras, some may be just centre ice ones or scout feeds. Some are arenas are better than others, better lighting, better cameras etc. I quit watching games out Plymouth are the picture was terrible, that isn't an issue now for obvious reasons. Some are radio calls not what you get on the OHL ActionPak TV calls. Bottom line the quality / production is all over the map and isn't as good as cable TV but it is a way to watch the OHL if you don't have the ActionPak. I usually only use it, because I do have the ActionPak, to watch the US games or the odd northern game that isn't on TV when the Frontenacs play. The ActionPak sometimes gives away free viewing around Christmas time. The season pass is reasonably priced. You can watch a replay of a game for 1/2 price. Season pass allows replay anytime which is included in the price.

 

[willy29]

The feeds are not necessarily the TV cameras, some may be just centre ice ones or scout feeds. Some are arenas are better than others, better lighting, better cameras etc. I quit watching games out Plymouth are the picture was terrible, that isn't an issue now for obvious reasons. Some are radio calls not what you get on the OHL ActionPak TV calls. Bottom line the quality / production is all over the map and isn't as good as cable TV but it is a way to watch the OHL if you don't have the ActionPak. I usually only use it, because I do have the ActionPak, to watch the US games or the odd northern game that isn't on TV when the Frontenacs play. The ActionPak sometimes gives away free viewing around Christmas time. The season pass is reasonably priced. You can watch a replay of a game for 1/2 price. Season pass allows replay anytime which is included in the price.

Have to agree - some feeds are better than others. Did have a few games last year that the video and audio were so out of sync, I had to email and get a credit.

Its a good option when the games are not on the action pak or in the US.

 

[EON]

Use hockeystreams.com, much better service

 

[OSMike]

I use the Livestream quite a bit.

Audio feed will match TV feed in most cases. Typically they are the local Rogers / Cogeco feed.

SSM - is the worst, don't bother paying. It is a single center ice came sync'ed to the local radio broadcast. Not sure why as they have a home TV broadcast.

Plymouth - Not great as mentioned.

OS - Not an HD feed... I still watch since they are my team but the lack of HD cameras and lighting make for a tough watch. I wish Fred did radio for home games.

Overall I fine the Cogeco feeds better than the Rogers feeds.

 

[Lyons89]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I was with Cogeco a couple years back and had it with them, but when I moved Cogeco wasn't offered. I am with bell now, but will have to switch to Rogers I guess

 

[NHL Fanatic]

OHL Livestream is terrible... if I don't watch it live or on tv, I use hockeystreams. Way better quality and access to a lot more games and teams.

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Livestream is a waste of money. If you can't get the OHL Action Pak..don't burn your cash on Livestream. You'll be disappointed. If you have no other option use it...but to me radio is better than Livestream most games.

 

[OSMike]

I will have to check out hockeystreams this season. I can't get games any other way than internet so I was trapped into livestream.

 

[EON]

I will have to check out hockeystreams this season. I can't get games any other way than internet so I was trapped into livestream.

it's well worth it. I think the full season pass is around $100 but you get every single NHL, AHL, and CHL game. They have a pretty good android app too.

 

[NTDP]

It seems you can't sign up for it anymore (Hockey streams) It's invite only?

My two cents on OHL Livestream, it's gotten a lot better in the 2nd half of the year when they went to the new video player. Certain tv feeds are legit HD. Other feeds like the Soo are really blurry, scout feeds from Erie and Saginaw have improved a lot as well.