Bhubaneswar to Host 2015 Hockey India League Opener
Kalinga Lancers will play the opening game against Ranchi Rays. The semi-finals and final will be played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi February 21 and 22.
Odisha capital Bhubaneswar will host the 2015 Hockey India League (HIL) opener at its new Kalinga Stadium, Hockey India (HI) announced on Tuesday. (Also Read: Terry Walsh Eager to Return as Coach but Says Hockey India needs to "Show Desire")
The third edition of the league, featuring six franchisee-based city teams, will be held from January 22 to February 22.
Kalinga Lancers will play the opening game against Ranchi Rays. Dabang Mumbai will make their debut against Jaypee Punjab Warriors on January 23 in Mumbai, post which Uttar Pradesh Wizards will take on defending champions Delhi Waveriders on the same day in Lucknow.
The semi-finals and final will be played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi February 21 and 22.