Local Team Tryouts
April 13-20
Training Camp Begins
April 29
Preseason Games Begin
May 5
Last Possible Date for Preseason Games
May 16
Final Roster Cut-Down Date (4:00 p.m. EDT)
May 17
Regular Season Begins
May 18
Olympic Break
July 14 - August 15
2012 Olympic Games (London, UK)
July 27 - August 12
Second Half Schedule Begins
August 16
Trade Deadline (8:00 p.m. EDT)
August 30
Regular Season Ends
September 23
Playoffs Begin
September 27
Last Possible Finals Date
October 24