With the NHL trying to tap into untapped markets in China, it holds water that if the SHL wants to expand successfully, they have to look abroad to more populous areas which might not be traditional hockey markets. My proposal would be to have an exhibition game in Mumbai. Not only is it a new, and almost completely untapped market, it is a city of 18 million people. The odds are phenomenal to try and fill an arena!

In terms of teams to play there, we would likely want to go with team on the West Coast where we can tap into closer flights for the teams and fans themselves. I think bringing a heated rivalry matchup between LA Panther and the San Francisco Pride would do great in fostering the love for the great sport we play.

LA is chosen because it is one of the most notable American cities, and will certainly be well known. It also has the Hollywood/Bollywood connection.
I won’t lie with San Francisco though. I want the Pride to be playing so I get a free trip to a country that I’ve wanted to visit for a long time.