3. Lambeau Field
It has long been a dream of mine to see a hockey game at Lambeau Field. The atmosphere would be incredible. It’s one of the most recognizable and famous venues in North America. Plus, there has already been an outdoor hockey game there. Assuming the game is in January, there’s a darn good chance it’ll be snowing.
However, there are some logistical issues. The biggest one, as mentioned in the tweet, is a lack of a true “home” team. As much as I love Wisconsin, it’s not somewhere a lot of people are going to be willing to travel far to get to. That limits the number of teams you could have in it. As much as I hate to say it, the Blackhawks would probably have to be one of those teams.
How about an Original Six matchup between the Blackhawks and Red Wings? Two of the most storied franchises in NHL history. I don’t care how bad either team is, I’d happily tune in to a Hawks and Wings game if it’s being held at Lambeau Field.
Now, the other potential issue is the Green Bay Packers are a pretty darn good football team. They’re more often than not hosting playoff games in January, which could complicate things a bit. That said, the NHL is efficient at getting rinks set up and taken down in a short period of time, so it could work.