Outdoor NHL Schedule Could Expand Past Winter Classic

Hockey fans hoping to secure Winter Classic tickets may eventually have more opportunities to experience outdoor NHL games. While the 2014 Winter Classic is still slated for January 1 between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, the league is discussing plans to expand its outdoor schedule in the coming years. Though no decision has been made, additional locations have already been floated around. Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts has been mentioned as another likely spot for a future outdoor game. Though the Boston Bruins have already hosted a Winter Classic Game, in 2010, the matchup at Fenway Park was very successful, and Boston continues to be one of the best hockey markets in the U.S. The question is, should the league host more than one outdoor hockey game every year?

Germain Arena Is All About Entertainment

Germain Arena is a multipurpose entertainment facility midway between Naples and Fort Myers in Estero, Florida. The venue opened in 1998 and seats more than 7,000 people, making it the largest facility of its kind in the southwestern region of the state. It is home to the Everblades, the ECHL team affiliated with the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes.

Last All-Star Game for Celtics’ Garnett

Kevin Garnett has added a bit of intrigue to this weekend, not only to fans with NBA All Star tickets, but to basketball fans across the globe, as he claims this will be his final All-Star Game. While the 14-time All-Star is probably not going to hang up his sneakers at the end of the season, he has vowed that the game in Houston will be his final All-Star appearance. Garnett has been a staple of the both the All-Star Game and the league since being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995, coming to the Boston Celtics in a trade in 2007. One of the greatest and most competitive players in league history, he won the MVP award in 2004 with the Timberwolves, and helped the Celtics win the NBA Championship in 2008. Garnett has slowed down to a degree in recent seasons, but he has remained remarkably effective despite reaching the 1,300 game plateau earlier in the season. He seemed to find new life last year after switching to center full-time, allowing him to avoid chasing younger power forwards around the perimeter on a more consistent basis.

Information About The Patriot Center

The Patriot Center is located  in George Mason University which is in Northern Virginia and was established about twenty six years ago. The center is considered one of the most popular as it has played host to a wide number of prestigious local and international events. The center has a 10,000 seat arena.

Some of the events that have been held in this center include basketball tournaments, concerts, family shows among many other things. The following are just some of the reasons why this center has remained one of the most appealing for holding such events.