Boston Bruins forward JJ Peterka sent a video message from North America to his hometown of Munich ahead of Sunday’s NFL regular-season game between the Boston Patriots and the Detroit Lions at the Allianz Arena, t-online – München reported.
The fixture marks the latest international regular-season contest staged by the league in Germany, drawing cross-sport attention from athletes based abroad. Peterka, a native of the Bavarian capital, addressed viewers on Instagram to wish the visiting Boston side success in his home city.
“Hey guys, Greetings to Germany! Here is JJ Peterka from the Boston Bruins,” Peterka said in the clip published by t-online – München.
“I wish the Boston Bruins all the best for the game against the Detroit Lions in my hometown of Munich,” Peterka told t-online – München.
Peterka also pointed toward upcoming North American hockey fixtures in Europe, noting that the National Hockey League plans to host multiple games in Germany under an ongoing partnership, including two appearances by the Bruins in Munich. “Next year it’s our turn,” Peterka said, according to t-online – München, adding that he could not wait to return.
The professional hockey star previously scored the game-winning goal for Boston against the Winnipeg Jets, establishing himself within the Bruins lineup after transitioning from his early development in Germany.
Sunday’s NFL Munich Game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. local time (CET) at the Allianz Arena. The pre-game entertainment features the Bavarian brass-funk-ska ensemble LaBrassBanda performing the German national anthem, while American country singer Drew Baldridge performs the U.S. anthem.
During halftime, American rock band Cage the Elephant takes the stage for the musical interlude. For supporters without stadium tickets, RTL hosts a public watch party at Herrschaftszeiten starting at 1 p.m. local time, and a secondary watch party takes place at the KFC restaurant located on Bayerstraße 7, t-online – München reported.
