One of the most magical moments for any hockey player growing up is the feeling of those first couple of strides after lacing up your skates in the freezing cold, out on the pond or a homemade backyard rink. Even for the most serious of professionals, it’s a feeling that never goes away and that’s what makes outdoor games like these so special. While it was a bit mind boggling that this was the first time these two teams were meeting this season, there’s no question the stage was appropriately set for what was bound to be an incredible day for hockey.