Outdoor games have become the marquee event of the NHL season ever since the league staged the first Winter Classic in Buffalo back in 2008. With the COVID-19 pandemic preventing the ability of huge crowds gathering at a stadium, the league opted for a pair of true outdoor games in a picturesque setting far from any stadium. "I really believe this is going to catch their eye whether you’re a hockey fan or basketball fan or football fan, this is something you’re going to tune into. Hearing that we’re coming to Lake Tahoe to build it on a golf course, this is a true outdoor game. The NHL usually has about a year to plan outdoor games with several site visits from different groups before the process of putting it all together even begins.

Source: Fox News February 17, 2021 13:41 UTC