Strong demand builds for December 18 inaugural game featuring the Chilly Peppers and Neon Miracles

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) and Cosmic Hockey announce that the lower bowl of the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena has sold out for Cosmic Hockey’s inaugural game on Friday, December 18. In response to demand, additional seating in the arena’s upper bowl will be made available to fans.

The 7 p.m. matchup will feature Cosmic Hockey’s original teams, the Chilly Peppers and Neon Miracles, in a new hockey entertainment experience combining fast-paced play, music, immersive lighting and interactive elements. Tickets will be distributed through a fan lottery. Fans interested in attending can register at CosmicHockey.com. Registered fans will be notified if tickets remain available.

The game will feature two periods of play, beginning under traditional arena lighting before transitioning to UV-reactive black lights. Under the black lights, player uniforms, equipment and pucks will illuminate the ice. Fans are encouraged to wear UV-reactive clothing to participate in the experience.

“We are thrilled with the response for Cosmic Hockey and could not think of a better place to make our debut than Herb Brooks Arena,” said John Cimperman, vice president of Cosmic Hockey. “The crowd and the energy will be electric, and we can’t wait to hit the ice on December 18.”

A free public pregame block party will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 18 at the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval. Activities will include music, interactive experiences, opportunities to meet players and public skating.

Ahead of the December debut, Cosmic Hockey will hold its preseason training camp at the Olympic Center from October 26 through November 6, bringing 40 players to Lake Placid to prepare for the inaugural season.

For additional information, visit the Lake Placid Olympic Center’s event website.

Media Contacts: John Cimperman, [email protected]; Morgan Ryan, [email protected].

Photos for editorial use: Cosmic Photos