Posts About "China"

Timing Is Perfect for NHL to Grow in China

October 7th, 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. Then again, how could they not be? The vast majority of the league's players come from these countries, millions of young kids from these countries aspire to...

Ovechkin Overseas: China Edition

August 30th, 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 Olympics. The trip included youth hockey development, media engagement and official meetings. His participation was part of the NHL and the...

Canucks and Kings Faceoff in China

March 30th, 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 Wukesong’s Le Sports Center in Beijing along with members of the two participating teams, the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings. The...