Tahoe setting is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL games
Workers put the finishing touches on the temporary ice rink, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, built at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, that will host two NHL games, this weekend at Stateline, Nev. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)STATELINE, Nev. โ Some players snapped pictures of Lake Tahoe and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains as they came out for their first look at the picturesque outdoor rink that will host a pair of NHL games this weekend. This is a drop the mic type outdoor rink. The guys really, really enjoyed it today. The only thing weโre missing is fans.โAdWith the COVID-19 pandemic limiting attendance at games, the NHL took the opportunity to hold a pair of outdoor games at a unique setting unlike the 30 previous outdoor games at stadiums.
Rampage end home stand with third straight loss
SAN ANTONIO โ Two weeks ago, the Rampage looked like they had hit their stride. After two tough losses to the Milwaukee Admirals over the weekend, San Antonio dropped the final game of their four-game home stand to the Colorado Eagles, 3-1. Itโs the teamโs third straight loss, their longest skid of the young season. Erik Condra doubled the lead in the second period with a close-range shot under Wilcoxโs pad. โIt ended up costing us.โThe loss drops the Rampage to 6-4-4 overall this season, 0-5-0 all time against Colorado.