Rendering of what games could look like --Image from NHL

By Connor Gunn

NHL holding two outdoor games at Lake Tahoe in February

Jan 11, 2021 | 3:07 PM

LAKE TAHOE– According to sources from Sportnet, ESPN, and NBC Sports, the NHL will host two regular-season games outdoors at Lake Tahoe later in February.

The first of two games will set the tone as the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights on February 20, 2021.

The next day, there’s a Philadelphia Flyers-Boston Bruins matchup that will remain travel-friendly for the East Division.

Experts are saying this is a strange move by the NHL but then gave an explanation. According to Sportsnet:

“The NHL is beginning its Mystery, Alaska experiment, with four teams as part of a unique two-game, two-day “Outdoor Weekend” showcase at Lake Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe Resort, home of the popular celebrity golf tournament, is hosting these games, which will be played around the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes.”

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The NHL has been searching for a different type of doable event while remaining COVID-safe and it looks like they’ve found it.

Fans will not be in attendance, with the number of people limited to about 400, so basically the teams’ travelling parties and whoever is needed to work can attend.

This one-year project will look to make these events a regular occurrence with off-beat, “natural wilderness,” picturesque location games a new normal.

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