Western Canada’s shift to permanent daylight saving time has disrupted traditional hockey schedules, leading to unusually late NHL start times in some regions. Fans accustomed to early evening games may now find matches beginning well after midnight, particularly in areas where the time change eliminates the usual evening window. The adjustment follows a broader debate over year-round daylight time, raising questions about its impact on sports, work routines, and daily life. With the NHL season underway, the change highlights how regional time zones can reshape familiar sporting traditions.

Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada  Newsday