There are a million questions surrounding the NHL’s Return to Play plan, but one of the more obvious ones centers on how the league is going to create anything close to a playoff-like atmosphere in an empty arena.
While there’s no way to truly replicate a frenzied playoff crowd, it appears that the league has a plan in place: virtual fans.
Per an email sent to Bruins season ticket holders, the team is looking for fans to submit virtual cheers, chants, celebrations, and even booing, all of which are eligible to be featured during the playoff action.