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How to Host an NHL Playoff Tailgate Party

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Tailgating is not only for football games. The NHL Playoffs are a great excuse for a tailgating party. Pack up a cooler of drinks, a container of something warm, your barbecue grill, and plenty of blankets. Arrive early and make the most of your night out with an impromptu tailgating party.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Cooler for drinks
  • Cooler for raw meat
  • Cold salad
  • Baked goods
  • Insulated beverage container
  • Bottled water
  • Napkins or wet wipes

    NHL Playoff Tailgating Party Set Up

  1. Step 1

    Arrive early at the sporting event location, so you have plenty of time to eat and socialize.

  2. Step 2

    Secure your grill with bungee cords, preferably in the back of a truck.

  3. Step 3

    Bring lawn chairs for relaxing and blankets to wrap up in if it gets chilly.

  4. Step 4

    Make sure everyone has a jacket or sweatshirt and rain gear.

  5. Step 5

    Bring a cell phone so you can call friends and find them in the crowd.

  6. Food for a NHL Playoff Tailgating Party

  7. Step 1

    Keep raw chicken and beef cold with ice packs in their own separate cooler to avoid cross contamination.

  8. Step 2

    Pack a cooler with crushed ice and plenty of canned or bottled beverages.

  9. Step 3

    Prepare a pasta or potato salad the day before the fireworks, so you can enjoy the party.

  10. Step 4

    Pack some baked goods, such as cookies or brownies, for an easy and tasty dessert.

  11. Step 5

    Bring something hot to drink, such as coffee or hot cocoa in a thermos, to help keep you warm.

  12. Step 6

    Bring plenty of bottled water, not only to drink, but also to wash sticky hands and faces.

Tips & Warnings
  • A NHL playoff game can be boisterous time, but be sure to limit alcohol consumption. Also, have a designated driver, if you are planning on having even a few drinks.

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