Last winter, the NHL announced that as part of the 2020 Stadium Series, the Colorado Avalanche would be hosting an outdoor game at Falcon Stadium on the campus of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The game was later scheduled to take place on February 15th against the Los Angeles Kings. For the second time in four years, the Avalanche are set to host an outdoor game, not only because of the favorable climate but more importantly because of the love for the game in the Rocky Mountains.
“We know how the state of Colorado feels about the Avalanche, and it has been a great love affair since they won.