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Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to Play NHL Games in Germany in 2027
- The NHL announced Thursday that the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will play two regular-season games each in Germany during the 2027-28 season, with the Bruins competing in Munich and the Oilers in Leon Draisaitl's native Cologne.
- Aiming to deepen fan engagement and grow the sport in Europe, the NHL and NHLPA committed to regular-season games in Germany for at least three more seasons. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly called the initiative a significant opportunity.
- Head coach Marco Sturm leads a roster with strong German ties, including Munich native JJ Peterka and fellow forward Lukas Reichel. Sturm served as his country's national team general manager from 2015-18.
- The Bruins will play at SAP Garden in Munich, marking the city's first time hosting NHL regular-season competition. Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said the team looks forward to "representing the Bruins and the city of Boston."
- This trip marks the Bruins' second foray into Europe for regular-season games, following a 2010 season opener in Prague. The organization's international history also includes a 23-game European exhibition tour in 1959 and preseason matches in China in 2018.
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