World Cup Of Hockey Exhibitions Begin

Sure, this isn’t real, meaningful, NHL hockey. It’s not even actual World Cup of Hockey play. But it’s hockey nonetheless, and it’s (kind of) on television.

I’ll take what I can get.

Play began at 11:00 between Team Sweden and Team Finland, and continued at 11:30 Central today between Team Czech Republic and Team Russia. Tonight’s fun begins at 7:00 Central on ESPN 2 between Team Europe and Team North America, featuring Colton Parayko.

Here’s the full exhibition schedule:

Thursday, September 8

Team Czech Republic vs. Team Russia - Yubileyny Sports Palace, St. Petersburg

12:30 p.m. ET - ESPN3, SN1, TVA Sports 2

Team Sweden vs. Team Finland - Hartwall Arena; Helsinki

Noon ET/7 p.m. local - ESPN3, SN, TVA Sports

Team Europe vs. Team North America - Videotron Centre; Quebec City

8 p.m. ET - ESPN2, SN, TVA Sports

Friday, September 9

Team Canada vs. Team USA - Nationwide Arena; Columbus

7 p.m. ET - ESPNU, SN1, SN360, TVA Sports

Saturday, September 10

Team Finland vs. Team Sweden - Scandinavium; Gothenburg

Noon ET/6 p.m. local - ESPN3, SN1, TVA Sports 2

Team Russia vs. Team Czech Republic - O2 Arena; Prague

10:30 a.m. ET/4:30 p.m. local - ESPN3, SN360, TVA Sports

Team USA vs. Team Canada - Canadian Tire Centre; Ottawa

7 p.m. ET - ESPN3, SN, TVA Sports

Sunday, September 11

Team Europe vs. Team North America - Bell Centre; Montreal

6 p.m. ET - ESPN3, SN, TVA Sports

Tuesday, September 13

Team Finland vs. Team USA - Verizon Center; Washington, DC

7 p.m. ET - ESPN, SN1, TVA Sports

Wednesday, September 14

Team Czech Republic vs. Team North America - CONSOL Energy Center; Pittsburgh

3:30 p.m. ET - ESPN3, SN, SN1, TVA Sports

Team Canada vs. Team Russia - CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh

7:30 p.m. ET - ESPN2, SN, TVA Sports

Team Sweden vs. Team Europe - Verizon Center; Washington, DC

7 p.m. ET - ESPN3, SN360, TVA Sports 2