The Canadian government, citing "national interest grounds," gave its approval Thursday for the start of NHL training camps. The five provinces with NHL franchises, however, must give their approval for games between Canadian teams during the regular season, which is scheduled to start Jan. 13. The seven Canadian teams will play in a new North Division. Alberta became the first province to say the NHL can play games in its arenas. The other six Canadian teams are to open training camp Sunday or Monday.

Source: Fox News January 02, 2021 18:56 UTC