Under the terms of the multi-year deal, OLN, available in more than 64 million homes, will broadcast at least 58 regular season games on Monday and Tuesday nights reports WorldScreen.com
It will also carry the NHL All-Star Game exclusively in the US. In addition, the network has the rights to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.
Coverage kicks off October 5, the first day of the new season. The league already has a broadcast network TV deal in place with NBC.
The deal between OLN, Comcast and the NHL also includes game highlights and library footage on demand, high definition (HDTV) coverage, and online content such as the streaming of live games, highlights, commentary and library footage.
In addition, the NHL Network will be launched on Comcast in due course, and Comcast can carry and/or syndicate additional games on its regional sports networks.
NHL.com reports that OLN will bring viewers closer to the action with increased behind-the-scenes access, microphones on the players and coaches, netcams and in-game interviews.
"We are entering into a great partnership with the NHL. Hockey is excellent, exclusive programming for OLN and will be a marquee sport for the network. We are proud to be the new national television home of the NHL when the puck drops on October 5," said OLN president Gavin Harvey.
"Adding hockey to our lineup when the NHL returns to the ice with a fresh season, new energy, new players and a new attitude adds tremendous value to OLN and builds upon the momentum of our other premier sports programming like the America's Cup and The Tour de France."
"We recognise and appreciate that Comcast is making a tremendous investment in the NHL and that hockey will be a priority on OLN," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said.
