NHL to have two outdoor games in Lake Tahoe in February

[DaBadGuy7]

Really wasn’t a smart idea to do these games knowing the situation, but hey I’m sure NHL got a good check to do them however.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Really wasn’t a smart idea to do these games knowing the situation, but hey I’m sure NHL got a good check to do them however.

They didn't get a check, they just don't have to give checks back (to Bridgestone & Honda).

 

[End on a Hinote]

"We should have a game in the Canadian rockies!"

NHL: "LOL, you Canadian fans are so cute. Keep dreaming."

"We should have a game on Lake Tahoe!"

NHL: "Done!"

 

[LadyStanley]

@End on a Hinote

I don't recall which podcast (of the half dozen hockey related ones) I was listening to, but the NHL did look at having a game at Lake Louise or similar. Ran into national park restrictions to make it happen.

 

[jcs0218]

Lake Tahoe is where the Corleone Family moved their operations to.

Fredo is in the bottom of the lake!

 

[LadyStanley]

Update. 4 days remain.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

"We should have a game in the Canadian rockies!"

NHL: "LOL, you Canadian fans are so cute. Keep dreaming."

"We should have a game on Lake Tahoe!"

NHL: "Done!"

@End on a Hinote

I don't recall which podcast (of the half dozen hockey related ones) I was listening to, but the NHL did look at having a game at Lake Louise or similar. Ran into national park restrictions to make it happen.

The other thing to consider here is that these 2 games are essentially make ups for missing the Winter Classic & All-Star Game...events Bridgestone & Honda pay to be the presenting sponsor of.

If the league was sitting on a big check from Tim Hortons for the Heritage Classic this year, you can bet they would've done a Canada game of some kind.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

A nice view of all the reasons these games are happening.

 

[Bostonzamboni]

A nice view of all the reasons these games are happening.

And the bonus of some added hockey talk on the two Boston sports radio stations, plus "special coverage" on Sunday for the Bruins game there on their radio flagship.

Just the added buzz helps the sport even if the tv ratings somehow disappoint. Yes, they're facing the NBA on ABC on Sunday for part of the event as the Celtics play at 3 p.m., so it could hurt the Bruins ratings, unfortunately, but hopefully not significantly.

(Why is the quiet NBCSN promo a sexy whispering woman's voice?)

 

[LadyStanley]

NHL moves up start of outdoor game to avoid bright sunshine

Sunday's game going 11am PT due to bright sun (no cloud cover) expected.

Guess there will be some clouds on Saturday so they don't have to move the game up.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Yes, they're facing the NBA on ABC on Sunday for part of the event as the Celtics play at 3 p.m., so it could hurt the Bruins ratings, unfortunately, but hopefully not significantly.

NHL moves up start of outdoor game to avoid bright sunshine

Sunday's game going 11am PT due to bright sun (no cloud cover) expected.

Hmm...how convenient.

 

[LadyStanley]

Bettman speaks

 

[cutchemist42]

Honestly, I expected it to be a little more scenic. Like something with a nice lodge or something.

I think this outdoor random rink idea has more potential, but I guess it's not allowed in National Parks.