NHL Debuts ASL Broadcast for Stanley Cup Final

First-of-its-kind initiative offers immersive viewing experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing fans

All Stanley Cup Final games will be available in American Sign Language on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+.
Deaf broadcasters Jason Altmann and Noah Blankenship will provide play-by-play and color commentary.
The broadcast includes visual enhancements like crowd noise meters and custom emotes for key events.
The initiative aims to create a more inclusive experience for the deaf community.
Plans are in place to continue ASL broadcasts into the 2024-25 NHL season.