What Channel is the 2011 Stanley Cup on and What Time Do the Games Start?

With the conference playoffs over, and the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks emerging as the victors of the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively, it's time for hockey fans to turn their attention to the highlight of the season. Hockey-themed parties will abound, hockey fans will wear their team shirts, jackets and hats, and hockey lovers everywhere will reserve the dates for the Stanley Cup Final.

Will the Vancouver Canucks win the Stanley Cup?
Will the Canucks' wonder twins, Henrik (No. 33) and Daniel Sedin (No. 22), lead the way on the ice and bring the coveted Stanley Cup back to Canada? The Canucks haven't won a Stanley Cup since entering the National Hockey League in 1970, but that doesn't mean they won't do it this time.

Will the Bruins be victorious?
The Bruins, on the other hand, have a long history of wins against the Canucks, which is a psychological factor that can't be overlooked. NHL.com's John Kreiser stated, "The Bruins are considerably more comfortable visiting scenic Vancouver. Boston is 29-17-8 when visiting the Canucks, including wins in four of their last five road games in Vancouver." In addition, the Bruins have never been shut out by the Canucks in Vancouver.

It all makes for fun discussions at the pre-game parties, but in the end, hockey fans realize that past performance never guarantees future wins. Both teams played well enough to take their division, and that makes the upcoming hockey finals the games to watch.

What days will the 2011 Stanley Cup be played on?
Wednesday, June 1 - Boston at Vancouver
Saturday, June 4 - Boston at Vancouver
Monday, June 6 - Vancouver at Boston
Wednesday, June 8 - Vancouver at Boston
*Friday, June 10 - Boston at Vancouver
*Monday, June 13 - Vancouver at Boston
*Wednesday, June 15 - Boston at Vancouver

What channel is the 2011 Stanley Cup on?
Wednesday, June 1: NBC, CBC, RDS
Saturday, June 4: NBC, CBC, RDS
Monday, June 6: VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Wednesday, June 8: VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Friday, June 10: NBC, CBC, RDS
*Monday, June 13: NBC, CBC, RDS
*Wednesday, June 15: NBC, CBC, RDS

* If necessary. Also, please note that programming is always subject to change.

What time is the 2011 Stanley Cup?
8 p.m., Eastern time.

Having answered the questions as to what date, channel and time the Stanley Cup will be played on, there is only one other question hockey fans would like answered. Unfortunately, "Which team will win?" can only be ascertained with a crystal ball.

Sources:
NBC Sports News - NHL Top Stories, NBCSports.msnbc.com
NHL.com - The National Hockey League, NHL.com

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