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2026 NHL Hockey Innovation Competition finalists announced | NHL.com
- Six Florida-based teams were named finalists for the 2026 Hockey Innovation Competition finals on January 22.
- The finalists will pitch to a judges panel at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in a final event.
- Teams were chosen from 28 submissions representing 12 colleges and universities across Florida.
- The competition is part of NHL’s effort to grow hockey participation and fan engagement in Florida.
- Finalists are paired with mentors from SAP and ESPN to refine their concepts.
- The initiative aligns with three pillars: supporting people, expanding spaces, and making sport fun.
- The Hockey Innovation Competition is in its second season and backed by SAP and Disney’s Take Back Sports initiative.
- The Florida edition is part of broader efforts to grow hockey’s footprint in the state.
- The third edition in Ontario invites entries focused on sustainable hockey infrastructure.
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