21.2.09

Hawks to Start Season in Finland

Check out this story; 4 teams, including the Blackhawks, will open the 2009-10 season in Europe! The Hawks will verse the Florida Panthers at the Hartwall Arena on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, in Helsinki, Finland. This game will mark the 1st time in 17 years that the Blackhawks will play in Europe.
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  1. Rob LotzerFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    I think this is great for the NHL. Many sports, like the NFL, have done the same thing. It creates exposure internationally, and brings a new fan base into the stadiums. However, I would now like to see some soccer games to be played in America (real soccer, not the Chicago Fire versus the LA Galaxy.

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