NHL Expands to Germany with Draisaitl | Edmonton Oilers News

The NHL is set to electrify Germany with a historic three-year deal with FC Bayern, bringing regular-season games to the country for the first time since 2011. Leveraging star power from both sports—German hockey phenom Leon Draisaitl and Canadian soccer icon Alphonso Davies—the league aims to grow its footprint in a passionate hockey market. Draisaitl, thrilled to play in front of German fans, is helping ignite excitement as the Oilers prepare to face off in his hometown of Cologne in 2027-28. The opener will be in Düsseldorf, featuring the Senators and Blackhawks, while Boston’s JJ Peterka returns to Munich. Plans even include an outdoor game at Bayern’s Allianz Arena—and Draisaitl and the NHLPA are donating gear to youth teams to fuel the next wave of German talent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b90d95b26f49b8b6