Ice hockey may not evoke thoughts of beaches, sunshine and palm trees but that did not stop the NHL from announcing on Wednesday that, for the first time, it will hold outdoor games in Florida ...

The NHL is set to make history by hosting two outdoor games in Florida during the 2025-2026 season. These highly anticipated events will mark the first time the Sunshine State has hosted ...

said. “No one thought it would happen.” Well, it’s happening. The NHL will play not one but two outdoor games in the state of Florida next season, the League announced Wednesday. The ...

After staging outdoor games in warm-weather climates and/or nontraditional hockey markets like Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville and Raleigh in the past, the NHL announced Wednesday that it is ...

Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at ...

“Outdoor NHL games in the Sunshine State? Never let it be said that our league isn’t willing to accept a challenge.” It’s a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have represented the ...

There are some people who think that the outdoor games are old and outdated. However, there is a reason why the NHL continues to run them every year. The 2025 Discover Winter Classic held at ...

“Outdoor NHL games in the Sunshine State? Never let it be said that our league isn’t willing to accept a challenge.” It’s a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have ...

The NHL will play outdoor games in Florida for the first time next season, hosting matchups in Miami and Tampa. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told ESPN that next season's Winter Classic will ...

On Wednesday, the NHL revealed the league’s unique idea by announcing the 2026 Winter Classic will be played in South Florida at loanDepot park, the home of MLB’s Miami Marlins, on January 2.

The National Hockey League is enjoying growth in Florida, where two of its most successful current franchises, the Lightning ...

James van Riemsdyk has quietly become the NHL’s Outdoor game ironman. Appearing in seven of the league’s signature outdoor games, JVR has earned a unique spot in hockey history. With the 2025 ...