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Ottawa Citizen
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy's Serie A ahead of Olympics
Article content The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league Lega Serie A on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Article content NHL players will return to Olympic ice for the first time since 2014 when the men's hockey tournament begins Feb. 11 in Milan. Article content Article content The NHL-Serie A partnership involves multiple promotional activities. Article content Serie A stars and past greats will join NHL players for events during the NHL/NHLPA European player media tour in Milan on Aug. 22, one day before the 2025-26 season begins in Italy's top soccer league. Article content Article content NHL players, meanwhile, will visit the training grounds of several Serie A clubs and attend a match at Milan's San Siro stadium, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan. Article content Article content The NHL said a jersey exchange between Serie A greats Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi, and New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad at Madison Square Garden in March sparked the 'first-of-its-kind' partnership between a North American pro league and European soccer league. Article content 'As a global sport with players from 21 countries, the NHL is thrilled to collaborate with Lega Serie A to create unique content that celebrates the intersection of hockey and soccer,' said Keith Wachtel, President, NHL Business, in a statement. 'With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, Milan will serve as a focal point for sports fans around the world, so we are delighted to take the opportunity to promote our top hockey players in the environments of the biggest sport in Italy. Article content
Edmonton Journal
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy's Serie A ahead of Olympics
Article content The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league Lega Serie A on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Article content NHL players will return to Olympic ice for the first time since 2014 when the men's hockey tournament begins Feb. 11 in Milan. Article content Article content The NHL-Serie A partnership involves multiple promotional activities. Article content Serie A stars and past greats will join NHL players for events during the NHL/NHLPA European player media tour in Milan on Aug. 22, one day before the 2025-26 season begins in Italy's top soccer league. Article content Article content NHL players, meanwhile, will visit the training grounds of several Serie A clubs and attend a match at Milan's San Siro stadium, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan. Article content Article content The NHL said a jersey exchange between Serie A greats Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi, and New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad at Madison Square Garden in March sparked the 'first-of-its-kind' partnership between a North American pro league and European soccer league. Article content 'As a global sport with players from 21 countries, the NHL is thrilled to collaborate with Lega Serie A to create unique content that celebrates the intersection of hockey and soccer,' said Keith Wachtel, President, NHL Business, in a statement. 'With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, Milan will serve as a focal point for sports fans around the world, so we are delighted to take the opportunity to promote our top hockey players in the environments of the biggest sport in Italy. Article content
Hamilton Spectator
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy's Serie A ahead of 2026 Olympics
TORONTO - The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league Lega Serie A on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. NHL players will return to Olympic ice for the first time since 2014 when the men's hockey tournament begins Feb. 11 in Milan. The NHL-Serie A partnership involves multiple promotional activities. Serie A stars and past greats will join NHL players for events during the NHL/NHLPA European player media tour in Milan on Aug. 22, one day before the 2025-26 season begins in Italy's top soccer league. NHL players, meanwhile, will visit the training grounds of several Serie A clubs and attend a match at Milan's San Siro stadium, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan. The NHL said a jersey exchange between Serie A greats Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi, and New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad at Madison Square Garden in March sparked the 'first-of-its-kind' partnership between a North American pro league and European soccer league. 'As a global sport with players from 21 countries, the NHL is thrilled to collaborate with Lega Serie A to create unique content that celebrates the intersection of hockey and soccer,' said Keith Wachtel, President, NHL Business, in a statement. 'With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, Milan will serve as a focal point for sports fans around the world, so we are delighted to take the opportunity to promote our top hockey players in the environments of the biggest sport in Italy. 'We look forward to working with Lega Serie A to deliver world-class events highlighting both leagues' history, heritage, and shared culture.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy's Serie A ahead of 2026 Olympics
TORONTO – The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league Lega Serie A on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. NHL players will return to Olympic ice for the first time since 2014 when the men's hockey tournament begins Feb. 11 in Milan. The NHL-Serie A partnership involves multiple promotional activities. Serie A stars and past greats will join NHL players for events during the NHL/NHLPA European player media tour in Milan on Aug. 22, one day before the 2025-26 season begins in Italy's top soccer league. NHL players, meanwhile, will visit the training grounds of several Serie A clubs and attend a match at Milan's San Siro stadium, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan. The NHL said a jersey exchange between Serie A greats Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi, and New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad at Madison Square Garden in March sparked the 'first-of-its-kind' partnership between a North American pro league and European soccer league. 'As a global sport with players from 21 countries, the NHL is thrilled to collaborate with Lega Serie A to create unique content that celebrates the intersection of hockey and soccer,' said Keith Wachtel, President, NHL Business, in a statement. 'With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, Milan will serve as a focal point for sports fans around the world, so we are delighted to take the opportunity to promote our top hockey players in the environments of the biggest sport in Italy. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'We look forward to working with Lega Serie A to deliver world-class events highlighting both leagues' history, heritage, and shared culture.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan & Italy Legend Backs Cristian Chivu: ‘He Knows What It Means To Be An Interista, He Was Part Of The Treble Dressing Room'
Inter Milan & Italy Legend Backs Cristian Chivu: 'He Knows What It Means To Be An Interista, He Was Part Of The Treble Dressing Room' Legendary former defender Marco Materazzi believes that Cristian Chivu has what it takes to be a success at Inter Milan. The 2006 World Cup winner with Italy spoke to Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. He backed his former teammate to do well as coach of the Nerazzurri. Advertisement Inter Milan have made Cristian Chivu their new coach. While the 44-year-old has a long association with the Nerazzurri from his playing days, he is nevertheless something of a surprise name to replace Simone Inzaghi. Chivu has also coached Inter at various youth levels, with a fair bit of success. However, the Romanian only has a grand total of thirteen matches of senior coaching experience under his belt. Therefore, his appointment certainly constitutes a risk for Inter. Materazzi Backs Cristian Chivu To Be A Success As Inter Milan Coach VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 31: Cristian Chivu head coach of Parma calcio during the Serie A match between Verona and Parma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 31, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by) Legendary former defender Marco Materazzi was a teammate of Cristian Chivu for several seasons. Advertisement 'Chivu does this job with passion and competency,' he said. 'He was fortunate to be a part of great dressing rooms like that of the Treble, so he knows what it means to be an Interista.' 'For me, he comes into the job with the right experience.' 'He waited too long before going to Parma, in my opinion,' Materazzi then said. 'But then he proved his value there by doing very well to keep the team up.' 'Now he has a great opportunity. It's right that he has that desire to bring home something big, both for his own career and for us Interisti.'
