After some initial issues with the quality of the ice, the Kings and Arizona Coyotes played in the first ever NHL preseason game to be held in Australia.
The NHL is sending the Kings and Arizona Coyotes to Melbourne for a pair of exhibition games next week.On Friday, both teams were scheduled to hold an open practice for fans wanting to see NHL “ice” hockey in Australia for the first time. Although the Kings held their practice, the Coyotes were reported to have had to cancel their session.
It’s early spring in Australia and the game-time temperature in Melbourne on Saturday was 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The Kings and Arizona Coyotes play at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, during an NHL Global Series preseason game Saturday. Many of the players on both teams attended an Australian rules football playoff game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday night with nearly 98,000 fans in attendance.Rod Laver Arena seats about 15,000 spectators and sellout crowds were expected for the two games. The venue is more well-known as the home of the Australian Open tennis tournament in January, the first Grand Slam event each year.
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