Sadly, there is no set date for the 2012 season to begin as the owners and NHLPA try to work out a deal to end the lockout
oct 6th
October 6th 2011
pre-seeson starts in mid-September and the regular season starts early in October
the nhl season usually starts in october and ends in April
The 2009-2010 NHL season officially started on October 8th, 2009.
A season must be played to have an award show for that season.
September
The 2009-2010 NHL season officially started on October 8th, 2009.
2005-06: first season after lockout
The first games start Wednesday April 11, 2012.
October 1st.
October 7 for the regular season September 21 for the pre-season