The St. Louis Blues announced on X that their preseason neutral site matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks will take place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on October 5.
Prepare for the NHL hockey season at Fiserv Forum.
The Milwaukee Bucks facility will be the ideal setting for a hockey game.
Although the venue is considered neutral, given that it is less than a 100-mile trip from Chicago, one might anticipate a sizable Chicago Blackhawks fan base.
The biggest chance as we get ready for the preseason game is for prospects to perhaps win a spot on a full-time team, which will build excitement and expectation.
Is Milwaukee going to get NHL hockey?
The possibility of Milwaukee hosting an NHL club is the most exciting aspect. Milwaukee is frequently mentioned as the perfect location for an NHL club, even though the NHL expansion may be years away and probably won’t happen until the NFL has 34 teams.
Why wouldn’t it be positioned first? Wisconsin is a great place to play hockey because of its long, harsh winters.
With the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, the city of Milwaukee has been flourishing.
The Green Bay Packers are the most devoted followers in the NFL, and the Wisconsin Badgers are the league leaders in all major collegiate sports.
The recently relocated Arizona Coyotes never had the same following in the Phoenix region, despite the fact that Vegas’ desert fans are among the league’s most devoted and passionate.
We’ll give Commissioner Gary Bettman credit for his bravery. But given that hockey failed in Phoenix and Atlanta (twice), it seems only just to let future NHL franchises play in colder climates.
Even more intriguing, a rivalry between the Minnesota Wild and a Milwaukee franchise may develop and increase interest and involvement.
Even though it’s only a preseason game, the league office will undoubtedly be watching, taking note of the mood and fan turnout.
I’m a fan, therefore I had to ask: Will hockey ever make it to Milwaukee? Of course, I’m supporting it.
