Natural Gas: The Secret Behind Any Heated Rivalry
Over the past four months, hockey has become one of the most talked about sports in the United States. From the hit TV show Heated Rivalry to Team USA’s men’s and women’s gold medal victories over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the fan craze for the sport is only just beginning. Whether someone is acting as a hockey player in a show or an actual athlete on the ice, natural gas is the secret ingredient to make sure that everyone is successful.
If you are a seasoned fan or someone who just watches for fun, everyone knows that without the ice, there would be no hockey. Natural gas is used to control the humidity in the arena and keep the ice at the precise cold temperature. The Zamboni machines that make the ice sparkle between hockey periods are also run on natural gas, making sure that the ice is resurfaced and smooth. Commercial and industrial customers have saved more than $655 billion over the last decade by using natural gas. Even hockey equipment such as helmets, pads and sticks is manufactured with natural gas, which is essential for the game.
When hockey players have away games, they most likely have to stay in a hotel. Whether you’re in room 1410 or 1221, hotels count on natural gas to keep their guests experience top tier. The U.S. hospitality sector and its supply chain consume 387 Bcf of natural gas per year. This means that every room service order that is cooked in the kitchen, towels that are dried and put in a bathroom before check-in, or thermostat system in your hotel room is powered by natural gas. By hotels choosing to use natural gas in their buildings, they are shrinking their carbon footprints and reducing their impact on the environment.
Hockey players typically only get about 2-3 weeks off after the end of the season before training starts again and what better way to relax than going to The Cottage. When you just need to get away, a cottage can offer a quaint and off grid experience from the rest of the world. To continue with the cozy vibe, many cottages use natural gas to keep the cost low. Natural gas is 3.5 times more affordable than electricity and significantly more affordable than several other residential energy sources for the same amount of energy delivered. So, whether you are playing against your rival on the ice or putting your rivalry to the side and hanging out during the off-season at a cozy cottage, natural gas will be there to make sure you’re comfortable in any situation.