CHL TV

[lazyboy]

I've never really paid too much attention to this almost yearly thread, but can anyone out there give me some insight about the quality and reliability of CHL TV for OHL broadcasts? I cancelled my Cogeco not so long ago but would still like to access OHL games. I know a few years back there were many complaints but if I recall when the streaming service provider changed it sounded like it was much more reliable. Any thoughts on this (or alternatives) would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

PS: I plan on watching the app on my firestick

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[frontsfan67]

I've never really paid too much attention to this almost yearly thread, but can anyone out there give me some insight about the quality and reliability of CHL TV for OHL broadcasts? I cancelled my Cogeco not so long ago but would still like to access OHL games. I know a few years back there were many complaints but if I recall when the streaming service provider changed it sounded like it was much more reliable. Any thoughts on this (or alternatives) would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

PS: I plan on watching the app on my firestick

It’s not too bad. Sometimes it buffers but that’s mainly reliant on our internet.

Only problem is the odd game they may have no sound for like 10-15 minutes on the broadcast or they may be late putting it on but I usually just message those teams on social media and get them to relay the message to the chl tv guys.

For the most part it’s all great. Not a lot of problems but there will be the odd game that frustrates you.

Mississauga had the worst broadcast but now that they’ve moved to Brampton it may be different.

 

[StingUpdates]

I've never really paid too much attention to this almost yearly thread, but can anyone out there give me some insight about the quality and reliability of CHL TV for OHL broadcasts? I cancelled my Cogeco not so long ago but would still like to access OHL games. I know a few years back there were many complaints but if I recall when the streaming service provider changed it sounded like it was much more reliable. Any thoughts on this (or alternatives) would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

PS: I plan on watching the app on my firestick

It's solid for the most part. Can re watch games if u missed them, or hear a certain game was crazy. Unfortunately u can't rewind or fast forward live games which sucks & is something they said they would be adding years back.

 

[MJ5]

It's solid for the most part. Can re watch games if u missed them, or hear a certain game was crazy. Unfortunately u can't rewind or fast forward live games which sucks & is something they said they would be adding years back.

This is the key for me. Re-watching games. Always love finding the games with multiple fights or reports on the boards of super dirty hits.

I have season tickets for 3 other teams as well, so if I miss a game, I'll come home and rewatch it later. The replay quality is usually better than the broadcast, you won't get any buffering there.

I'd give it an 7.5/10, good, but has some room to improve.

 

[AttackSound]

I've never really paid too much attention to this almost yearly thread, but can anyone out there give me some insight about the quality and reliability of CHL TV for OHL broadcasts? I cancelled my Cogeco not so long ago but would still like to access OHL games. I know a few years back there were many complaints but if I recall when the streaming service provider changed it sounded like it was much more reliable. Any thoughts on this (or alternatives) would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

PS: I plan on watching the app on my firestick

It all depends on how your internet service provider. CHL TV has decent quality but for games it all depends on the local broadcasts and CHL TV itself.

CHL TV has been decent last season but it's all about your local internet company if your streaming service is decent it should be decent.

 

[OMG67]

The only “real” issue with CHLTV is you need to download the app and not all TV platforms have the app available. I had to buy an Amazon Fire stick because I wasn’t able to download the app on my TV. I think if you have a Google platform TV, you are screwed. I was able to download the app to my iPad so Apple platforms are fine.

 

[donjohnson]

I use it on Roku and it works great. There was an issue last year but it was fixed on Rokus end and then it worked great.

You are also at the mercy of the local broadcast... For example, the Soo broadcast often looks like it's filmed with a 1993 VHS camcorder... Others are a Rogers or cogeco broadcast. Also you are usually getting the local broadcasters who are typically pretty big homers but that's to be expected and not a big deal.

I would recommend it if your internet is stable.

 

[frontsfan67]

The only “real” issue with CHLTV is you need to download the app and not all TV platforms have the app available. I had to buy an Amazon Fire stick because I wasn’t able to download the app on my TV. I think if you have a Google platform TV, you are screwed. I was able to download the app to my iPad so Apple platforms are fine.

You can just airplay to the tv as well.

I have a Roku tv and it works with Apple airplay. Not perfect but a solid 8/10

 

[OMG67]

I use it on Roku and it works great. There was an issue last year but it was fixed on Rokus end and then it worked great.

You are also at the mercy of the local broadcast... For example, the Soo broadcast often looks like it's filmed with a 1993 VHS camcorder... Others are a Rogers or cogeco broadcast. Also you are usually getting the local broadcasters who are typically pretty big homers but that's to be expected and not a big deal.

I would recommend it if your internet is stable.

But that is no different than Local TV whether it is Rogers, Cogeco, Eastlink etc. The key to this is whether the CHLTV is comparable to the local broadcasts and it is. The stream is much better than it used to be so provided your own Internet connection is solid and is capable fo streaming sports, then there should be no quality difference between CHL TV and your local TV provider that broadcasts games.

 

[I Loveallsports]

If you have an iptv box you can watch games of all 3 leagues.

 

[ZinErie]

It's solid for the most part. Can re watch games if u missed them, or hear a certain game was crazy. Unfortunately u can't rewind or fast forward live games which sucks & is something they said they would be adding years back.

Fast forwarding live games would be wild!

 

[ohloutsider]

I live far from any cable providers so this is my only access to ohl hockey. I get the feed through Explore and it is solid. Rarely have issues with the satellite feed but the local broadcasts is another issue. My tv is a newer LG so down loading any apps or streams is no issue. It is far better now than when they first started the service. I would recommend. You get every ohl game that is broadcast. I will watch games I missed from other centers on nights that there are no live games. Well worth the price.

 

[OHL4Life]

I use it on Roku and it works great. There was an issue last year but it was fixed on Rokus end and then it worked great.

You are also at the mercy of the local broadcast... For example, the Soo broadcast often looks like it's filmed with a 1993 VHS camcorder... Others are a Rogers or cogeco broadcast. Also you are usually getting the local broadcasters who are typically pretty big homers but that's to be expected and not a big deal.

I would recommend it if your internet is stable.

and the broadcasters....

 

[StingUpdates]

Fast forwarding live games would be wild!

Lmao didn't notice I phrased it like that. Can't rewind live games**

 

[OMG67]

Fast forwarding live games would be wild!

Well, if you are a Niagara fan, that is probably what it looks like when playing London!

 

[Slowpace]

Overall happy with the service. If you're a season ticket holder, check with your team before subscribing as you can get a discount code that allows you to buy the OHL Regular Season for $89.99 vs $129.99.
You pay through the team, they send you the code, then apply the code when you order on the CHLTV site and it will then read $0.00. I just subscribed that way for the 2nd consecutive year.

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

I have paid for CHL live games for 5 or 6 years. Last year I noticed a real increase in the quality of stream. I will buy it again as soon as I get a discount code.

The only possible issue you may have, some teams don't exactly have the best production and camera work.

 

[I Loveallsports]

I have paid for CHL live games for 5 or 6 years. Last year I noticed a real increase in the quality of stream. I will buy it again as soon as I get a discount code.

The only possible issue you may have, some teams don't exactly have the best production and camera work.

How do you receive a discount code

 

[Slowpace]

How do you receive a discount code

See my post above.

 

[I Loveallsports]

See my post above.

Perfect. Thx

 

[Dogs Enthusiast]

I received my discount offer from the IceDogs this morning. It will be $89.99 with the discount. Which I think is what I paid last year.

If you are an OHL season ticket holder. Check your inbox. Assuming that every team makes the same offer.

 

[donjohnson]

Saginaw does not discount it, they give a $10 merch coupon and (2) upper level ticket vouchers. We typically do that and then give that stuff away to someone.

 

[ZinErie]

Saginaw does not discount it, they give a $10 merch coupon and (2) upper level ticket vouchers. We typically do that and then give that stuff away to someone.

We pay the CHL for the tv package not the individual teams. The teams just give us the discount code to prove we're season ticket holders. Have you reached out to the team for a discount code? Maybe they're just dropping the ball.

 

[Slowpace]

Saginaw does not discount it, they give a $10 merch coupon and (2) upper level ticket vouchers. We typically do that and then give that stuff away to someone.

It's not a team promotion, they're just making it available on behalf of CHLTV. Each team is given X number of discount codes to make available to their season ticket holders. I pay the Knights $89.99 (which they remit to CHLTV), the Knights then send me a discount code. I then subscribe on the CHLTV site by applying the code, the balance payable then reads $0. I just subscribed this way for 2nd year.

 

[donjohnson]

It is not a listed season ticket holder benefit in Saginaw. I'll call them to double check but you pay them directly for the streaming and vouchers and then they give you a code which after you type it in it shows "$0.00" as the cost. The team funnels the money back to the CHL streaming site I'm assuming after the purchase.

I'd much rather have the discount versus the tickets and gift card but that's the way Saginaw chooses to do it. I looked on Flint's and London's and some a few other websites and they clearly call it out as a season ticket holder benefit.

EDIT: Confirmed with the merch shop...no straight discount code, only the vouchers.