Winter Classic will see NHL raise the roof in Miami
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Key Points:
- NHL officials conducted a successful test of opening the sliding glass panels and retractable roof at loanDepot park in Miami ahead of the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic between the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers.
- The temperature remained stable around 58-59 degrees Fahrenheit at ice level during the test, similar to typical indoor NHL games, with no significant wind or disruptions to decorations like palm trees and flamingos.
- This will be the first NHL outdoor game in Florida, and the league has taken extensive precautions, including maintaining air conditioning and using two Mobile Refrigeration Units to ensure optimal ice conditions.
- NHL executives expressed confidence in the event's readiness, noting that the conditions and logistics are well-managed, and the test helped confirm there
