When does NHL Training Camp start for 2023-24 season?

The start date of training camps varies every year, typically taking place two to three weeks before the official launch of the NHL regular season. This period generally features approximately eight preseason games.

Currently, three teams have made their training camp schedules official and the rest will soon do the same.

Training camps are usually held at a facility situated close to the team's home city. The participants in these camps include returning players, rookies, prospects, and individuals under professional tryout contracts. During this period, coaching staff and management closely assess the performance of all participants.

The primary objective of training camps is to prepare the franchise for the regular season.

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Detroit Red Wings training camp dates for 2023

From September 21 to September 25, the entire Detroit Red Wings team will engage in on-ice activities, with a highlight being the annual Red and White scrimmage on September 24.

• NHL Prospect Tournament (Sept. 14-17)
• Training Camp Practice (Thursday, Sept. 21)
• Training Camp Practice (Friday, Sept. 22)
• Training Camp Practice (Saturday, Sept. 23)
• Red and White Game (Sunday, Sept. 24)
• Training Camp Practice (Monday, Sept. 25)

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Colorado Avalanche's training camp dates for 2023

Listed here is the timetable for the Colorado Avalanche's training camp for the 2023-24 season, encompassing the rookie tournament in Las Vegas. All practices at the South Suburban Family Sports Center in Centennial are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Training Camp at Family Sports

Group 1 on ice: 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Group 2 on ice: 10:35 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

Training Camp at Family Sports

Group 2 on ice: 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Group 1 on ice: 10:35 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Training Camp at Family Sports

Group 1 on ice: 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Group 2 on ice: 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Vancouver Canucks' training camp dates for 2023

The Vancouver Canucks have unveiled their plans for 2023 Training Camp, set to take place in Victoria, BC, spanning a period of five days starting on Thursday, September 21, and concluding on Monday, September 25.

All on-ice Training Camp sessions across these five days will be conducted at Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, which also serves as the home arena for the Western Hockey League's Victoria Royals.

Note: This article will be updated as and when more teams release their training camp dates