
NHL Teams to Play in Germany, Fueling Women’s Hockey Growth
The NHL’s new German partnership, youth outreach and the PWHL’s European ambitions converge to boost hockey participation and women’s elite competition.
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The NHL’s new German partnership, youth outreach and the PWHL’s European ambitions converge to boost hockey participation and women’s elite competition.

Marty Walsh discusses how the NHL’s recent Olympic experience, logistical readiness and global expansion plans set the stage for a sustained commitment to the 2030 Winter Games.

The National Hockey League and FC Bayern Munich announced a multiyear alliance that will host regular‑season games in three German cities, launch joint fan initiatives and leverage Bayern’s global brand to expand hockey’s reach in Europe.

The NHL announced a sweeping alliance with FC Bayern Munich that will bring top‑level hockey to Germany, leveraging the club’s massive fanbase and global brand to accelerate the league’s expansion.

The United States men extended their dominance with a 46‑26 victory over Italy, while Canada edged the United States 27‑20 in the women's final. Mexico’s bronze‑medal win over Great Britain earned both its men’s and women’s squads spots for the 2028 Games.

The NFL's first Olympic qualifier for flag football in Düsseldorf brings together over 300 athletes from 18 nations, signaling a push to embed the game in schools, secure funding, and create a professional pathway ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

In a historic upset in Düsseldorf, American Samoa defeated the United States men’s flag football squad, ending a 14‑year unbeaten run. Taulia Tagovailoa’s standout play and the women’s team’s upcoming quarterfinal highlight the rising global profile of the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.

The league’s push to embed flag football in schools, secure Olympic medals for 2028, and unlock career pathways for women marks a decisive shift from traditional tackle football.

The NFL is turning flag football into a worldwide phenomenon, embedding the fast‑growing variant into school curricula, securing Olympic qualification spots and opening new career pathways for women, all while positioning the sport for a 2028 Los Angeles debut.

A historic qualifier in Düsseldorf brings together 18 nations, showcases NFL‑backed branding, and features athletes like Clarisse Castillo and former NFL stars, illustrating flag football’s push toward worldwide recognition.

A German household is offering complimentary lodging to Ottawa Senators supporters attending the NHL Global Series in Düsseldorf, aiming to build global fan connections without any commercial motive.

A Neukirchen‑Vluyn household offers free lodging to Ottawa Senators supporters traveling for the NHL’s first games in Germany, inviting them to share meals, local sights and the sport’s growing global story.

Twelve Packers‑branded stations now offer complimentary flag football equipment across Munich, inviting locals to try the sport before the first regular‑season game in the city.

The league announces a historic 84‑game regular season, three outdoor events, and key storylines featuring Crosby vs Ovechkin, Tkachuk’s return, and international matchups.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has released the draw for the 2027 men’s world championship, confirming Russia’s absence for the sixth straight edition. Ukraine, meanwhile, is set to re‑enter the top tier after a two‑decade absence.

The International Ice Hockey Federation has released the tournament draw, confirming Germany’s group, the absence of Russia, and Ukraine’s promotion, while the United States and Canada prepare to base in Düsseldorf.

The International Ice Hockey Federation has released the 2027 tournament draw, omitting Russia and highlighting Ukraine’s comeback, while the host nation Germany faces Sweden and Finland in a competitive pool.

The International Ice Hockey Federation has released the draw for the 2027 men’s world championship, confirming Germany’s group, the return of Ukraine and the sixth consecutive exclusion of Russia.

From high school tournaments in El Paso to a looming state championship and Olympic debut, girls flag football is carving out a new space in Texas sports, driven by NFL investment and community enthusiasm.