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The Los Angeles Kings will play the San Jose Sharks outdoors as part of the 2014 Stadium Series. The regular season game will take place at the San Francisco 49ers’ Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday, Feburary 21st, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. PST.
The NHL had a press conference at Levi Stadium today, starting around 3:00 p.m. PST. Among the names there to present were NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, NHL Chief Operating Officer John Collins, NHLPA Special assistant to the executive director, and former NHL player Mathieu Schneider, San Jose Major Chuck Reed, Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson, San Jose Sharks players: Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture, and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, and the representative for the Kings was the President of Business Operations Luc Robitaille.
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“The growing excitement around NHL hockey in California, the intensity of last season’s playoff series between these teams and the state-of-the-art setting at Levi’s Stadium will bring a thrilling new dimension to the Kings-Sharks rivalry.” Commissoner Bettman was quoted saying in August.
The press conference at Levi Stadium conincides with tickets going on sale to the outdoor game. Tickets can be purchased through the NHL’s section of Ticketmaster here. Tickets range from $65 to $350 for individual seats. They’re sure to sellout fast, so get yours as soon as possible.
Luc Robitaille was the Kings representative at the press conference. He spoke at Levi Stadium around 3:30 p.m. PST.
“We love the game of hockey, we love to share and we love to play with more people.” Robitaille said. He then thanked the NHL, fans and the 49ers franchise.
“Joe Montana was my favorite player so to have the 49ers involved is pretty neat.” Robitaille said with a chuckle and a smile.
“We know how big our rivalry is now and it’s great for hockey, it’s great for hockey in California. We know how great our rivalry is now, and to see it live is going to be great for everyone. You’re not going to regret it.”
January 24, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of playing surface on field as the Los Angeles Kings practice the day before the Stadium Series hockey game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 24, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) blocks shots during practice the day before the Stadium Series hockey game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
This will be the second outdoor game the Kings are involved in two years. Last season the Kings hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Dodger Stadium. The Ducks emerged victorious 3-0. Throughout the game temperatures ranged from 62-59 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a beach volleyball court set up to the left of the rink, for fans to enjoy during intermission.
As they said, “The Countdown is on.” The 2014 Stadium Series game will take place 143 days from today. It’s an exciting time for hockey in California with a second outdoor game in two years. The game is sure to be a “cool” site in Santa Clara.