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- Annual event started in 2007
- 2009 dates: September 28 to October 3
- Television coverage: CBC and VersusNHL.com: 2008-2009 Regular Season Schedule
- 2007 games were played in London between the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings
- 2008 games were played in the Czech Republic and SwedenNHL.com: 2008-2009 Regular Season Schedule
- 2009 games to be played in Sweden and Finland
- League is reportedly testing the market for a permanent NHL team in EuropeSportsnet.ca: NHL hoping to invade Europe
- NHL.com will stream select games for free on their official site
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Each year since 2007, the National Hockey League has scheduled season opening games in Europe.
The 2009 event features games between the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks, plus European teams, to open the 2009-2010 season with games in Sweden and Finland.
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2009 Games
September 28, 2009- Florida Panthers vs Tappara Tampere
- Chicago Blackhawks vs HC Davos
September 29, 2009
- St. Louis Blues vs Linkopings HC
- Chicago Blackhawks vs ZSC Lions Zurich
September 30, 2009
- Florida Panthers vs Jokerit Helsinki
- Detroit Red Wings vs Farjestads BK Karlstad
October 2, 2009
- Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Detroit Red Wings vs St. Louis Blues
October 3, 2009
- Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers
- St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings
2008-2009 Opener
The New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators played in Prague, Czech Republic, and Stockholm, Sweden, on October 4 and October 5, 2008.NHL.com: 2008-2009 Regular Season Schedule2008-2009 Opener Results
- October 4: Rangers 2 - Lightning 1NHL.com: 2008-2009 Regular Season Schedule
- October 4: Penguins 4 - Senators 3 OTNHL.com: 2008-2009 Regular Season Schedule
- October 5: Lightning 1 - Rangers 2NHL.com: 2008-2009 Regular Season Schedule
- October 5: Senators 3 - Penguins 1NHL.com: 2008-2009 Regular Season Schedule
Future of the NHL in Europe
In September of 2008, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly announced that the league plans to expand to Europe. Although nothing is confirmed, Daly stated that it was a possibility to see NHL teams in Europe by 2018.Sportsnet.ca: NHL hoping to invade EuropePaul Kelly, head of the National Hockey League's Players' Association, stated on September 28, 2008, that as many as eight teams could play in three cities in Europe to open the 2009-2010 NHL season.ESPN.com: Kelly: As Many As Eight Teams Could Open Next Season in Europe
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NHL Europe Questions
Which players are Russian and playing for the NHL? 1 Answer32 active players from Russia. Go to NHL.com and click on Player Search. Do advanced search, and change the origin country to Russia and the season to 2008-09 a... read more
Where can I get a free API for NHL scores? 1 AnswerI don't know of any free API's that allow you access to sports scores. The most popular paid one seems to be XMLTeam: http://www.xmlteam.com/ Instead of lookin... read more
Is the economy of Eastern Europe strengthening? 1 AnswerFears about the impact of the global financial crisis in Eastern Europe may be overblown. While economic growth is likely to slow down in 2009, it is improbable... read more
What league is better NBA or NHL? 7 AnswersThe NHL, and I never thought I would hear myself say that. I am, after all, in the land that Hoosiers made famous, the land of Bobby Knight and basketball goal... read more
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