Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition will not be making a comeback, as confirmed in a statement on the official X account of the show. After an 18-year run, the show served to unite the community around the beloved sport, spotlighting the stories of South Asian players and families in a unique Canadian sports setting. Omni Television, the show’s host, and its parent company Rogers Sports & Media have yet to respond to requests for comments regarding the discontinuation.
Expressing gratitude for the viewers’ steadfast support, the show acknowledged the viewers’ role in shaping its success. Online reactions to the cancellation were filled with disappointment, with users reminiscing fondly about the show’s impact.
One user, citing a personal connection as a Canadian-born descendant of Pakistani immigrants, praised the show for its representation in hockey. Another lamented the loss of the show, recognizing its significance as a trailblazer for the South Asian diaspora.
This news follows CBC’s recent announcement that it would cease broadcasting Hockey Night in Canada after nearly a century due to the inability to secure a new sublicensing agreement with national rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet.