When Hockey’s Winter Routine Runs Late
Western Canadian hockey fans will face a different evening routine during the 2026–27 NHL season. Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba are moving to permanent daylight time, while Saskatchewan remains on permanent standard time and much of the country continues changing its clocks twice a year. The adjustment will be most noticeable after November 1, 2026, when the time difference between Western provinces and much of the East becomes one hour smaller. Why the 2026–27 Schedule Feels Different Most of the NHL season takes place during the period when much of North America observes standard time. For the 2026–27 campaign, that…
