Alright, folks, gather ’round, because I’ve got a story for you. So, there I was, trying to catch the Bruins vs. Oilers game the other night. Now, I’m no tech wizard, but I figured, “How hard can it be to watch a hockey game in 2024?” Famous last words, right?
First off, I dug around to find out when the game was even happening. Turns out, it was on Thursday, December 19th, at 9 PM ET. Okay, cool, I got the time. Next, where to watch it? This is where things started to get interesting.
I saw that it was going to be on ESPN+. I didn’t have that, but I was not give up. I headed over to my computer, I found out that NESN also show this game, and there’s an app for it – NESN 360. I never used that app before, so I downloaded it to my phone.
After that, I created an account, it took me around 5 minutes to finish the whole process, and everything was ready. While I was waiting for the game to start, I checked the team stats on the app, which was pretty cool. They had all the details you could ever want.
Then, game time! I opened the NESN 360 app, found the Bruins vs. Oilers game, and hit play. The stream was smooth, no buffering, and I was all set. I also tuned into the Oilers Radio Network, 880 CHED, to listen to the commentary. It was like being right there in the arena!
But wait, there’s more! I learned about this thing called Oilers+, which had pre-game and post-game shows, and some behind-the-scenes stuff. I’m a sucker for that kind of content, so I subscribed to it. They even had a documentary series called “The Drop.” I haven’t watched it yet, but it’s on my list.
Recap of My Little Adventure
- Checked the game time: Thursday, December 19th, 9 PM ET.
- Found out it was on ESPN+ and NESN.
- Downloaded the NESN 360 app and created an account.
- Explored the team stats on the app.
- Watched the game live on the NESN 360 app.
- Listened to the commentary on Oilers Radio Network, 880 CHED.
- Subscribed to Oilers+ for extra content.
So, yeah, that was my Thursday night. It took a bit of doing to get everything set up, but in the end, I got to watch the game, listen to the commentary, and dive into some bonus content. Not too shabby for an old-timer like me, eh?
And that’s my story, hope you enjoyed it! If any of you have other ways to watch games or any cool sports apps you use, let me know in the comments. Always looking for new ways to get my sports fix!
