Host an all-star-level hockey night in your home
Interested in hosting friends for a hockey night but not sure where to start? Get off the bench and follow this playbook for creating a winning atmosphere from the first puck drop to the final buzzer.
Remember It’s Not All About Hockey
Ask friends to arrive before the game, so that there’s time to spend connecting, catching up, and just enjoying the company of your guests. Because once that first buzzer sounds, the focus is generally going to be on the game. That’s great, just don’t forget that the commentators shouldn’t be doing all the talking.
Sports Are Emotional
The average hockey game brings on excitement, cheers, yelling, and depending on the team you support, tears. Life is best lived with Scotties by your side – its softness helps you handle everything from the biggest triumphs to the most heartbreaking losses.
Don’t Let Greasy Foods Spoil the Game
Cheering your team and yelling at the refs burns a lot of energy, so fuelling your guests with snacks that will get them through all three periods is a must. And while wings, nachos, and pizza are popular with some, it’s important to balance nutrition and nostalgia. A platter of veggies and fruit served with chicken kabobs and Greek yogurt dip is sure to score you points.
Score Points with Comfortable Ambiance
You might not have private box tickets, but it can feel like you do, with the right seating and TV setup. And don’t forget to set the lights just bright enough so that guests can find their Scotties when needed… and again, depending on which team your guests support, they may need a lot of tissues!
Show Your Team Spirit
Don’t be afraid to go all out when it comes to showing your team pride. Wearing your team’s jersey is great, but just because you’re not in the stands doesn’t mean you can’t paint your face blue and white or red and blue. Just make sure you buy or borrow a little makeup remover—you have to work tomorrow!
Post-Game Cleanup
Just like a post-game interview, a post-hockey-night TV-room cleanup is something you’ve got to do before you hit the showers. To make sticky beverage spills and the sweat from that third-period breakaway easier to wipe up, stock up on SpongeTowels UltraPRO before the first face-off.
That’s it, you’re all set to become your friend group’s hockey-night MVP. Don’t forget to make Scotties, Canada’s #1 facial tissue, your first-round draft pick before the next (emotionally charged) game!
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