Opening Ceremony of 2025-2026 Chinese Men's Ice Hockey League Held in Shenyang

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The opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 Chinese Men's Ice Hockey League (Shenyang) took place on October 12 at the National Fitness Center (Heping Ice Sports Center) in Shenyang's Heping District. The event marked the beginning of the new season, which will feature four professional ice hockey clubs: Beijing Lions, Anhui Xinhua, Liaoning Shenyang Ogilvy, and Shenzhen Kunlun Red Star. The league's first stop, the Shenyang leg, will consist of 12 competitive matches over six match days, with live streams and interactive activities to engage the audience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025-2026 Chinese Men's Ice Hockey League (Shenyang) opening ceremony was held on October 12 at the National Fitness Center in Shenyang's Heping District.
  • Wang Xuan, Chairman of the Chinese Ice Hockey Association, attended the ceremony, and Vice Governor Chu Tianyun declared the league open.
  • The league will feature four professional ice hockey clubs: Beijing Lions, Anhui Xinhua, Liaoning Shenyang Ogilvy, and Shenzhen Kunlun Red Star.
  • The Shenyang leg will consist of 12 competitive matches over six match days, with live streams and interactive activities for audience participation.
  • The event aims to accumulate practical experience in venue facilities and event operations for the 15th National Winter Games.
  • Shenyang City has launched cultural, sports, and tourism integration activities to bring ice hockey closer to the general public and tourists.
  • Fans can exchange tickets for the event at a discounted price by presenting tickets for the Shenyang Imperial Palace and Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence, or by using train tickets from other places to Shenyang.
  • The event has attracted reciprocal ticket exchanges, further popularizing the event among enthusiasts.

Statistics:

  • 12 competitive matches will be played over six match days in the Shenyang leg.
  • Four professional ice hockey clubs will participate in the league: Beijing Lions, Anhui Xinhua, Liaoning Shenyang Ogilvy, and Shenzhen Kunlun Red Star.
  • The opening ceremony was attended by Wang Xuan, Chairman of the Chinese Ice Hockey Association, and Vice Governor Chu Tianyun.

Sources:

  • liaoning.gov.cn (Official website of the Liaoning Provincial Government)