2004 Season Schedule and Notes

It's a little bit closer to the new 2003-2004 hockey season!

Today, the NHL released their regular season schedule. A few surprises are in store to boost fan interest and TV coverage.

1. Edmonton and Montreal will play an NHL game outdoors at Commonwealth Stadium making NHL history Nov 22


2. Toronto will play pre-season games in Sweden on Sept 18-19 and Finland on Sept. 16.


3. New Jersey will raise their newest Stanley Cup Banner on Oct. 16th vs. Buffalo


4. My Penguins play their rival Flyers for the first time on October 11th and open the year against the LA Kings the day before.