How to Host an NHL Playoff Tailgate Party

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.

Things You'll Need

• Grill
• Bungee cords
• Lawn chairs
• Blankets
• Jackets or sweatshirts
• Rain jacket or other waterproof outerwear
• Cell phone
• Cooler for drinks
• Cooler for raw meat
• Cold salad
• Baked goods
• Insulated beverage container
• Bottled water
• Napkins or wet wipes

Instructions

NHL Playoff Tailgating Party Set Up

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

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

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

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

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

Food for a NHL Playoff Tailgating Party

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

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

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

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

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

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.