BREAKING: MAJOR announcement from the NHL concerning NHLers playing overseas.

NHL finally admits there will be hockey on the other continent

As reported by James Mirtle, hockey writer and NHL analysts, the National Hockey League confirmed the Ottawa Senators will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in two regular-season games at the Globe Arena in Stockholm in back-to-back games Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.

Early reports from NHL executives found on Kuklas' Korner Hockey shows the entire NHL is very excited with this decision: 

“We have more Swedish players than ever in the NHL, and we are extremely pleased that the 2017 SAP NHL Global Series will allow us to showcase a number of those players, with their NHL teams, in their homeland,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “The return of regular-season NHL games to the international stage will provide yet another highlight for our Centennial celebration.” 

“Hockey is a global sport, with NHL players from the world over, and we are focused on continued international growth,” said Don Fehr, NHLPA Executive Director. “Playing NHL regular-season games at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm is an integral part of that effort and promises to be especially memorable. Our Players on the Senators and the Avalanche are looking forward to the 2017 SAP NHL Global Series.”