NHL away-game travel guides

Evergreen planning advice for fans who want to see the game and explore the city around it.

Packing for a winter rink trip: layers, bags, and the walk back — A hockey trip is two climates: a frozen sidewalk and a warm, crowded concourse. Pack for both without hauling a suitcase to the doors.
Crossing the border for a game: a planning checklist for U.S. and Canadian rinks — Seven NHL clubs play in Canada. If your road trip crosses the border, the official entry rules come before the hotel booking.
Puck drop, warmups, and intermissions: timing a night at the rink — Three periods, two intermissions, and possibly overtime. Here is how to plan the hours around the game itself.
Choosing hockey seats: sightlines, glass, netting, and the attack-twice end — The best seat depends on what you want to see. Here is how hockey’s geometry changes the view.
Wearing the road jersey: etiquette for visiting fans at the rink — Every building has its rituals. Respect them, cheer for your team, and you will usually find that hockey crowds are generous hosts.
Stacking rinks: how to plan a multi-city hockey road trip — Some NHL cities sit close enough to see several games in one trip. Here is how to stack them without burning out.