The Naval Academy is being considered as a host site for an outdoor NHL game, a source told ABC2 Sports Reporter Shawn Stepner.
A source tells me there is the possibility for Naval Academy to host an outdoor #NHL game. Potentially February of 2018. #Caps @ABC2NEWS
— Shawn Stepner (@StepnerABC2) January 12, 2017
An NHL representative was not prepared to comment on plans for future outdoor games.
An #NHL rep tells me the league is "not prepared to comment on any plans for future outdoor games at this time." (2/2) @ABC2NEWS
— Shawn Stepner (@StepnerABC2) January 11, 2017
An outdoor game at Navy would be at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium and likely feature the Washington Capitals as the home team.
The NHL hosts a series of outdoor games each seasons. This season, four games are being played outdoors.
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