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Timing Is Perfect for NHL to Grow in China

Anthony Barberio | October 7, 2019

When it comes to the sport of hockey on an international stage, Canada and European countries (including Russia, for the sake of the example) are always the most lucrative markets.…

Categories International Hockey, The Business of Hockey

Ovechkin Overseas: China Edition

Victoria Thomas | August 30, 2019

Alex Ovechkin is hockey’s ambassador. Sponsored by the NHL, the Washington Capitals captain visited Beijing, China this past month, helping kick off celebrations with the apex of the 2022 Winter…

Categories Washington Capitals

Canucks and Kings Faceoff in China

Trevor Connors | March 30, 2017

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced last night what many had suspected for months: the NHL will play preseason games in China. Bettman made the historic announcement from the Huaxi LIVE…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

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