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In Pictures: ex-NHLers roll back the years for alumni games at Murrayfield

Allan Crow
By Allan Crow

Editor, Fife Free Press

Published 24th Apr 2026, 09:56 GMT

Billed as the biggest ever NHL alumni games staged in the UK, Murrayfield Ice Rink is packing the fans in this week.

They are flocking to Edinburgh rink to see Canada and USA go head to head in a three-game series.

Wednesday’s opening game resulted in a win for Canadians in front of a big crowd - read our report here.

with Saturday’s match very close to a full house. The players then lace up again on Sunday for their third match. Ticket details here.

The Scotland Ice Hockey Cup is up for grabs, but the week long stay also features a training led by several of the ex-NHLers a well as a chance for the players to explore Scotland.

Handshakes after the opening game on Wednesday which was won by Canada

5. NHL Alumni at Murrayfield

Handshakes after the opening game on Wednesday which was won by Canada Photo: Ryan Fleming

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Action from the opening game.

6. NHL Alumni at Murrayfield

Action from the opening game. Photo: Ryan Fleming

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Fife Flyers' defenceman Simon Despres on the Canadian bench

7. NHL Alumni at Murrayfield

Fife Flyers' defenceman Simon Despres on the Canadian bench Photo: Ryan Fleming

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The view through the plexi ...

8. NHL Alumni at Murrayfield

The view through the plexi ... Photo: Ryan Fleming

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