Victor Hedman on Tampa Bay's First Outdoor Hockey Game at Raymond James Stadium

Stadium Series Preparations in Tampa

• 🏟️ Raymond James Stadium is being transformed into an outdoor hockey venue for the NHL's Stadium Series.
• 🏒 This marks the first outdoor hockey game in a football stadium in Florida.
• ❄️ A specialized ice rink is being constructed, protected by a tent structure to maintain optimal ice temperature and quality.

NHL's Outdoor Game Logistics

• 🚚 Two mobile refrigeration trucks will be used to create the ice, which will be 2.5 to 3 inches thick, nearly double the depth of indoor rinks.
• 🌡️ Temperature and humidity are identified as the biggest variables for game day, with mid to low 60s forecast as ideal.
• ⏳ The ice-making process is expected to take 6 days.

Victor Hedman's Perspective

• ⚡ Lightning captain Victor Hedman expresses excitement for the unique challenge and the opportunity for the successful franchise to participate in an outdoor game.
• 💡 He notes that players will make small adjustments to their skates based on ice quality and conditions.

Game Day Coverage

• 📺 Tampa Bay 28 will provide extensive coverage, including an hour-long pregame special called Thunder Zone on game day.