NHL And Serie A Team Up For Milestone Winter Olympics Partnership

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On the other hand, Just months before the Olympic Winter Games get underway in Milano Cortina, for the first time ever, a North American sports league and a European soccer league unite for a common cause - reaching new frontiers

Meanwhile, With an eye on expanding its presence into foreign, Serie A has announced a partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), with marquee events scheduled throughout mid-August in Milan and its surrounding areas, in this volatile climate

Additionally, Top NHL players are not only invited to the training grounds of Italy’s most prestigious soccer s, they will also attend official Serie matches at the Stadio San Siro, where AC Milan host newly-moted side Cremonese and Inter Milan take on Torino on match day Inter Milan players and staff parade on buses to celebrate the 'scudetto' after the Italian Serie A

On the other hand, MORE FOR YOU “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,” explains Wachtel

Current and former Serie A players will strive to mote Italian culture as they team up with some of the NHL’s biggest stars to create a unique brand of content, highlighting the connections between the two sports

In contrast, “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 mote our top hockey players in the environment of the biggest sport in Italy,” Wachtel added

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However, (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)Getty Images Despite the unwavering support for winter sports in Italy, soccer remains the country’s most sport

In contrast, And with plenty of ice hockey stars scheduled to compete at next February’s Winter Olympics (the NHL has confirmed a 19-day break to allow players to represent their countries), the opportunity to cross-mote is too juicy to leave on the table for Mitchell. “In North America, both soccer and hockey have incredibly dedicated, passionate fan bases,” Mitchell said on Tuesday, given current economic conditions

This leads to the conclusion that ’s a win-win: the NHL gets to expand its foot in Italy, and we’re able to increase the visibility of Serie A to new fans in North America (something worth watching), in today's financial world

Moreover, Conversely, ”TURIN, ITALY - JULY 4: Jonathan David of Juventus arrives for medical tests at Jmedical on July 4,

On the other hand, Ing a stint with Inter, Tajon Buchanan is now linked with a move to Serie B champions Sassuolo, with Les Rouges teammate Jonathan David recently making the leap from Lille to Juventus

Meanwhile, the US National Men’s Team (USMNT) is well represented, with Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie currently at Juventus

Moreover, Kristoffer Lund has taken Sicily by storm at Palermo FC, while Gianluca Busio has established himself at Venezia FC

On the other hand, Nevertheless, However, visiting NHL players will have the opportunity to see AC Milan’s American duo Yunus Musah and Christian Pulisic take to the field on the opening day of the Serie A season, in light of current trends

Furthermore, And there are USMNT links dating back beyond Alexi Lalas’s spell at Padova

Andrea Pirlo, Mika Zibanejad and Marco Materazzi pictured at Madison Square Garden, of the New

Furthermore, Lega Serie A USA Now an acting Serie A Ambassador, Materazzi is again expected to feature in more NHL-Serie A content after his collaboration with New York Rangers’ center Mika Zibanejad and former New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo at Madison Square Garden in March

Meanwhile, “By bringing Lega Serie A legends and NHL stars together, we aim to create a synergy that showcases the best of each league, creating an unforgettable experience for fans on both sides of the Atlantic,” Mitchell added, amid market uncertainty

Conversely, Of course, more of the same can be expected at the opening ceremony in February, which will take place at the San Siro

Indeed, an event of such magnitude takes precedence over all others, with both Inter and AC Milan forced to play their Serie A matches elsewhere

Engaging new fans appears to be an important part of Serie A’s global push forward, and their NHL partnership could only be the beginning. “We're always seeking collaboration opportunities with other sports teams and federations that have an organic tie-in to our work at Serie A in the U

And Canada,” Mitchell continued

In contrast, “We’ve seen how powerful it can be when two passionate fan bases are united by d values of tradition, sporting excellence, and authenticity

We're open to partnerships that help us tell the story of Serie A in a way that resonates with North American audiences, and the NHL collaboration is a great example of how a smart, culturally aligned partnership can elevate both brands

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