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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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Fast Facts
- Annual event started in 2007
- 2009 dates: September 28 to October 3
- NHL.com will stream select games for free on their official site
- 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
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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
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2008-2009 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
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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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Forward Nylander clears waivers
Nylander still must approve any move -- either a loan to a team in Europe, a trade to another NHL team or an assignment to AHL Hershey. But if he agrees, ...Washington Examiner (November 09, 2009) -
Some Hall-of-Fame leftovers
He was asked about picking the Canadian Olympic team, about the recent rash of head-hunting that's going on in the NHL, about his transition to front office ...The Detroit News (November 09, 2009) -
Gustavsson follows Backstrom's lead
... years [by going to Europe]," said former Wild assistant GM Tom Lynn, who, along with scout Thomas Steen, targeted Backstrom as a potential NHL-calibre ...Globe and Mail (November 10, 2009) -
Pyorala propels wounded Flyers
Playing in his first NHL season, Pyorala, 28, has yet to score an official goal. That didn't make last night's score any less gratifying. ...Philadelphia Inquirer (November 08, 2009)
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#nhl Historically, teams who start the season in Europe struggle to start the season. Stats at http://www.corywilkins.ca
@cory_wilkins | November 09, 2009 08:52 PM -
watching NHL on ESPN America (= Europe!). Totally WRONG teams, but anyway.
@Journalisti | November 09, 2009 12:20 AM -
Best Canadien player in Europe: ---Quote (Originally by Mr Kanadensisk)--- Last year Kevin Dal.. http://tinyurl.com/yhhckwh #nhl #hockey #hf
@HFBoards | November 08, 2009 12:22 AM -
@ICallShotgunn doesn't mean he is going anywhere ... yet... any NHL team can pick him up by noon tomorrow ... or Europe, AHL, or status quo
@OnFrozenBlog | November 07, 2009 09:43 PM -
Doing a College project. Looking for anyone from #Europe who watches #NHL games. Need info on TV packages awesll as prices.
@greghorsman | November 07, 2009 05:52 PM
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