The NHL Winter Classic has been held in various locations since 2008, with untapped potential for future outdoor game sites. Promising venues include Lake Louise in Banff National Park, which could host a high-profile matchup like the Battle of Alberta. This picturesque setting features a frozen lake famous for its pond hockey tournament. Another option is Green Bay's Lambeau Field, a classic cold-weather venue. Creativity will be needed to address fan attendance challenges as seen during the Lake Tahoe games in 2021.
Imagine the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames facing off in the Battle of Alberta on the iconic natural playing surface of Lake Louise.
The frozen lake is home to an annual tournament called the Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic, where over 20 teams show up to battle it out over the weekend-long event.
Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, provides another potential cold-weather venue for future NHL outdoor games.
The NHL would have to get creative with fan attendance, which is the most limiting factor at play, for large-scale games.
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