STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Despite coming two weeks late, a deal has been struck to show live NHL games in Scandanavia. Modern Times Group (MTG) will broadcast action in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. “This is a landmark agreement that will … Continue reading
Hockey Europe
Derby time for Munich
MUNICH – GERMANY: The last games and the last week were a mixture for the EHC Munich and its fans. First, there was nearly a revolution in the fan base. The discontent was against the new Corporate Identity and with … Continue reading
NHL Premiere ends amid anger over TV deal
LONDON, UK – Four NHL teams took to the ice in Europe this week, but still Europe is without NHL television coverage this season. A last minute deal allowed the NHL Premiere games to be shown on Viaplay and Nelonen … Continue reading
Janne Pesonen signs for HIFK
HELSINKI, FINLAND – HIFK, Helsinki, has announced that it has reached an agreement with forward Janne Pesonen. Pesonen, 29, played in the KHL for Ak Bars Kazan last season and was a member of the Finnish World Championship team. … Continue reading
Gauteng A are South African Champions:
CAPE TOWN – SA: The weekend of the 25 September 2011 saw the South African National Championships been held in Cape town. The team were Gauteng A, Gauteng B, Western Province A and Western Province B. The first games of … Continue reading
No NHL TV coverage for Europe
LONDON, UK – As it stands, no NHL coverage will be shown on European television this season. The NHL has been trying over the past few years to expand its market in Europe. With many of the NHL players coming … Continue reading