IMAGES: The ice rink for the outdoor game in Tampa Bay is magnificent

Félix Forget
IMAGES: The ice rink for the outdoor game in Tampa Bay is magnificent
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On Sunday night, the Boston Bruins will be in Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. It will be an important game for the Atlantic Division standings… but more importantly, it will be a very special game, as it will be played on an outdoor rink.

After the outdoor game in Miami in early January, another will be played in Tampa Bay.

The game will take place at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL). And with theBucs having a very pirate-focused brand image, it was decided to keep that theme for the Lightning's visit.

This afternoon, we saw images of what the rink will look like… and it's really, really well done.

The rink will be at the center of a giant treasure map, and the concept is well executed.

It should also be noted that in addition to keeping the pirate theme, the Lightning has decided to add little nods to its players for the occasion. On the map, the various islands and bodies of water will be named after the club's players.

There will also be Bettman's Bay, in reference to the league commissioner.

It's a great way to introduce an original concept that, even if it's a departure from what we're used to seeing in the world of hockey (and doesn't really have anything to do with the Lightning), is a nice way to highlight the fact that the game is being played at the Buccaneers' home arena.

Do you like the concept? Will you be watching this game?


Overtime

– The guys are ready for tonight.

– Things are heating up in the Artemi Panarin case.

–Hehe.

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