NHL ice hockey comes to Helsinki: Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken to play at Veikkaus Arena
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Helsinki will soon host two NHL games, as NHL Global Series Finland brings the top league of ice hockey to Finland. In a week's time, two games between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken will be played at Veikkaus Arena. The event gives Finnish audiences the chance to see North America's best ice hockey players close to home.
The NHL is the world's most prestigious ice hockey league, and its players are mostly on teams in North America. With the Global Series games, the NHL takes games to different parts of the world. The aim is to introduce the sport to new fans and give international audiences the opportunity to watch star players' games in person.
Finnish ice hockey fans have been looking forward to the event. Many Finnish players have once played in the NHL, and the sport has a long tradition in Finland. Veikkaus Arena is Helsinki's main sports and event venue, and its capacity is sufficient for a large audience.
Two games in Helsinki are an important event for Finnish sports. They bring the NHL closer to Finnish spectators without having to travel to North America. Demand for tickets has been high, so fans should follow the event's announcements and find out about purchasing options in good time.
Sources: NHL.com
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