History is set to be made on Presidents' Day weekend.
Over the past 30 years, Gary Bettman, the commissioner of the NHL, has been tasked with growing the game in the United States. This responsibility followed his role as the assistant to the late David Stern of the NBA. His tenure has been tumultuous, particularly with the NHL fan base, and he has failed to win over many supporters.
Nevertheless, he has introduced numerous events that have positively transformed the NHL's landscape. One such event is the NHL Stadium Series, where two NHL teams compete in university outdoor rinks or other professional sports arenas, such as baseball and NFL football stadiums. The aim is to attract as many fans as possible to one venue and provide them with the nostalgic experience of hockey from their youth when they played on ponds or streets during the winter.
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This year, the Stadium Series promises to be special, as it coincides with Presidents' Day weekend and features a unique twist. Four teams will participate in this series, spanning from February 18th to 19th, 2024. The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the teams taking part and will face off against the New Jersey Devils.
The game will be held at MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and the New York Jets. The other two teams in this series will also hail from New York: the Rangers and the Islanders.
This series is expected to garner significant viewership, as four Metropolitan Division teams go head-to-head, with three of them representing New York. John Tortorella, the head coach of the Flyers, is renowned for his prowess in outdoor games, so fans can anticipate an entertaining match."
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4 SEPTEMBRE | 53 ANSWERS History is set to be made on Presidents' Day weekend. Will you watch the stadium series? | ||
| Yes | 37 | 69.8 % |
| No | 16 | 30.2 % |
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