Copyright glitch unveils uneasy relationship between NHL and YouTubers [Video]

Over the years, a robust community of NHL content creators has formed on YouTube, with analysts and fans alike taking to the video platform to dissect footage from the game they love.

Only that very community appeared to be threatened earlier this week when several popular channels were hit with copyright claims from the league over footage that the content creators believed should have fallen under “fair use.”

The NHL is so behind the times it’s insane. The @NFL, @NBA both seem to embrace content creation and I’ve never had a problem when reasonably using footage. International hockey, the CHL and the PWHL have been communicative and seem to appreciate coverage they get.

— EckhartsLadder (@EckhartsLadder) January 13, 2025

These claims have no accurate time stamp as they are claiming the entire video. Clear abuse of the system @TeamYouTube @NHL pic.twitter.com/G9HIpvUP5s

— Hockey Psychology (@hockeypsych_) January 13, 2025

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