Penalty Kick
Adding an additional sport to the mix, this time we’re going with soccer. It’s got a growing reputation in the US and would be pretty hilarious on ice. Also, it’s a chance to get the goaltenders involved in a surge, something that’s been rare.
The idea is a simple one. A pop up soccer net is pushed onto the ice, with Petr Mrazek assuming position in goal. The penalty is to be taken by European forward Nino Niederreiter. So long as he gets his shot on target, the outcome is win win.
We’ll either have another fantastic Mrazek belly slide celebration, or we’ll be able to see what Niederreiter can cook up. The Swiss are half decent at soccer, Niederreiter should be well versed. There has to be an overzealous celebration though, the fans will love it.
A twist to this could be to add some competition for Niederreiter. I’d go for one of the most successful college soccer teams in the country, the North Carolina Tar Heels women’s team. Heather O’Reilly, former student and one of US soccer’s most decorated players, would be perfect.