In junior hockey (USHL Green Bay Gamblers), Lohrei played outdoors at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, and later, in his Ohio State University days, against Michigan at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The stands, he recalled, were all but empty for the game in Texas.

McKenna, the favorite to be the first pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, will help Penn State as it transforms from Happy Valley to Hockey Valley and hosts its first outdoor game, against Michigan State on Saturday (1 p.m. ET; BTN).

The Spartans are gearing up for an outdoor game in Happy Valley.

If you've been wanting to level up your backyard hangouts, now's the time to pounce—giant backyard games are on sale at Wayfair, and the deals are too good to pass up. Whether you're planning a summer BBQ, birthday bash, or just a chill evening with ...

Nothing allows you to enjoy your summer gatherings while avoiding awkward small talk like a yard game. That’s part of what makes them so popular. According to Ipsos, Cornhole has taken the top spot as the most-played sport among Americans, with 20 ...