outdoor games
2021 NHL Draft Likely to Go Ahead, 2022 Winter Olympics 'On the Radar'
One year after COVID shut down the NHL, commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly are looking forward to a time when things can truly return to normal.
The All-Outdoor Team: the Best Fresh-Air Performers in NHL History
After 17-plus years and 32 outdoor events, which NHLers have the best all-time resumes in the open air?
Are You Ready for Boutique Outdoor Games?
Lake Tahoe was a mess on the ice but glorious as a setting. With some fine-tuning, we could see some very interesting - and intimate - outdoor games in the future.
The Hockey News Podcast: What's Next for Artemi Panarin?
Where do Panarin and the New York Rangers go from here in the wake of wild accusations? Where does Sidney Crosby rank among all-time players after 1,000 games? And more.
In Midst of a Pandemic, Father and Son Find Joy and Healing on an ODR
It's been a difficult year for everyone. And it's been especially difficult for Jamie Henderson and his wife. But if you're looking for something to feel good about, Jamie Henderson captured it in a 39-second video.
NHL bans players from Olympic participation – and should prepare for a legal fight
The NHL killed any lingering hope for Olympic participation Monday in a presser before Game 1 of the final. It also intends to block players from going rogue and heading to Pyeongchang on their own.
Rain creates wild playing conditions at AHL Outdoor Classic
Rain in Bakersfield, Calif. turned the rink at the AHL Outdoor Classic into the world’s largest Slip ‘N Slide Saturday night.
Report: Canadiens could be slated for two outdoor games in 2017-18
Montreal is already set to reportedly square off against Ottawa to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the NHL’s first game, but the Canadiens could also host an outdoor game of their own in late-November.
Maple Leafs' young guns save the Centennial Classic - and their own bacon
The Maple Leafs showed their age, both in good and bad ways, in the great outdoors, but showed that youth is not always wasted on the young.
Centennial Classic slips through Red Wings' fingers. Is their season next?
The Red Wings made a miraculous comeback in Sunday's Centennial Classic, but it wasn't enough. It's time to ask tough questions about their future.
Why the Red Wings believe the playoff streak is still worth chasing
The Red Wings' playoff hopes seem to get grimmer each year, but they believe they can extend their streak to 26 years. Why?
Maple Leafs take their white-hot winning streak out into the cold
The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to enjoy the atmosphere at the Centennial Classic and soak up the atmosphere, but they know there's also important work to do.
Blackhawks’ Darling honors Cubs’ World Series win with beautiful Winter Classic mask
Scott Darling is bringing the Cubs’ World Series win with him to St. Louis for the Winter Classic. Check out this amazing design, which includes a great portrait of legendary Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray.
Star-studded AHL alumni game to feature Gretzky, Lowe, Robitaille, Blake
A couple of Hall of Famers and a collection of Stanley Cup champions have been added to the group of alumni set for an outdoor game between the Bakersfield Condors and Ontario Reign.
Report: NHL, Ottawa in discussions to play outdoor game at TD Place
The Senators aren’t going to be playing on Parliament Hill, but they could still be getting their outdoor game. The NHL, City of Ottawa and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group are reportedly looking into hosting the game at TD Place.
Gretzky, Robitaille to captain outdoor alumni game between AHL’s Condors, Reign
Wayne Gretzky’s final big alumni game could be an AHL contest in Bakersfield, Calif. Gretzky and Luc Robitaille will represent the AHL’s Condors and Reign, respectively, in an outdoor celebrity-alumni game in January.
No outdoor game on Parliament Hill could mean no outdoor game at all for Ottawa
The proposed Parliament Hill game that was struck down by the Canadian government could see Ottawa completely lose their shot at an outdoor game next season, with Montreal potentially swooping in to land the open-air contest.
Blues’ Winter Classic alumni team to include Gretzky, Brodeur
Former Blues Wayne Gretzky and Martin Brodeur, who played a combined 25 regular season games in St. Louis, will bring their star power to the Winter Classic alumni game on Dec. 31.
Senators announce potentially ‘iconic and historic’ Parliament Hill game a no-go
So much for the outdoor game on Parliament Hill. The Ottawa Senators announced Friday that, after 18 months of work, it has been determined that a game can’t happen on the grounds.
Connecting past to present makes Jets' Heritage Classic loss secondary in the long run
The record books will show that the Winnipeg Jets lost the Heritage Classic, but the weekend’s events only serve to help the franchise down the road.
Teemu Selanne scores penalty shot game-winner in Heritage Classic alumni game
Teemu Selanne was a part of dozens of memorable moments during his four-year tenure as a Winnipeg Jet, and he delivered another one with the game-winning goal in the Heritage Classic alumni game.
Jets’ Hutchinson has awesome Essensa throwback mask for Heritage Classic
Bob Essensa helped inspire Michael Hutchinson’s special mask for the Heritage Classic. Now Hutchinson has to hope he gets the chance to use it in game action.
Senators still working on outdoor game, but Parliament Hill’s rules could pose problem
The Ottawa Senators still haven’t been given the green light for an outdoor game on Parliament Hill, but they’re not looking at other options for the game despite facing some serious hurdles.
Blues’ Winter Classic logo celebrates 50th anniversary, Blackhawks also go old-school
The St. Louis Blues are preparing to head outdoors for the first time in franchise history, and hosting the Winter Classic falls in line with the team’s 50th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, the Blues are going back to their inaugural season for the outdoor game logo. The Blackhawks’ logo looks back to the past, too.