Option 2

No disrespect to Japan but I believe it is a hockey market that didn't need the SHL Global Series. They already have an IIHF team that is doing really well an won multiple gold medals. If that alone wasn't enough to grow the sport there well we have a problem. But Henri Losanov is only a dumb goalie, what does he know right? He doesn't get to choose which country would benefit the most out of this event. He might as well just enjoy this trip in Japan. Fascinating culture with many great cities to see, the capital of Pikachu land. But yeah he would have much prefer to play in front of the Regina Elk fans to open the season. The team didn't have the best showing the previous season but the barn is still at full capacity. The crowd won't be the same, it will make these 2 games feel like preseason games.