ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and STAMFORD, Conn. - EchoStar Communications Corporation and its DISH Network and OLN on Monday announced a multi-year agreement which restores the channel to DISH Network customers.
"It was important that we negotiated a fair contract, enabling DISH Network to remain a tremendous value for our customers," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming. "We understand that this has been a difficult period for our customers, and we thank them for all their patience. We look forward to a long relationship with OLN in which we can provide the network to our customers."
"We are very pleased that millions of DISH customers can once again enjoy OLN's terrific programming," said Gavin Harvey, President of the network. "DISH and OLN belong together, and I appreciate the spirit of partnership that reconnected us. We look forward to serving our very passionate -- and extremely patient -- fans of the NHL, Tour De France, Professional Bull Riding, and the best hunting and fishing on television."
OLN returns to channel 151 in AmericaBs Top 180, DishHD Gold or any higher programming package. National Hockey League fans can now catch exciting playoff action. Visit NHL.com's OLN schedule page for a complete listing of game.
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