# Isolated Hockey League Games The NHL Bubble Ensures that the Primary Focus is Healthy and Safety By Amy Duong | Published 2020-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nhl-bubble References: [nhl.nbcsports](https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2020/07/07/life-inside-nhl-bubbles-testing-return-to-play-what-could-cause-postponement/) The [NHL Bubble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nhl-hockey-card) is the solution to the resumption of the hockey league with plans to host the Eastern Conference in Toronto's [Scotiabank Arena](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pnc-bank) and the Western Conference in Edmonton's Rogers Place. Both hosts have now agreed to the strict Return to Play protocols that are set in place to ensure safety within the 'bubbles' with the ongoing threats of the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-enhancing-canadians). There will be a lot of testing taking place with a maximum of 52 people that teams can bring -- that number cannot surpass 31 players. Prior to arriving, the traveling party to the league bubble was submitted for examination. The teams must include the following -- two trainers, one doctor, three coaches, one security representative, one massive therapist, one ART therapist/chiropractor, one content/social media manager, a compliance officer, and an equipment manager. Image Credit: NBC Sports ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **NHL Bubble:** The creation of NHL bubble presents an opportunity for businesses focusing on design and development of enhanced safety protocols and biosecurity measures for facility operations. - **Return to Play Protocols:** Adopting stricter Return to Play protocols can create opportunities for companies specializing in the development of health screening technologies and testing kits. - **Content/social Media Management:** The NHL's emphasis on content and social media management opens up opportunities for businesses specializing in digital marketing and brand management in the sports industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports:** The sports industry can benefit from the NHL's Return to Play protocols, the biosecurity technology used for the creation of NHL Bubble and, the livestreaming and media management strategies used in the NHL Bubble. - **Healthcare and Biosafety:** The creation of the NHL Bubble presents opportunities in the healthcare industry, as companies can develop new health safety protocols, new disinfectants, and other products specialized for biohazardous material handling. - **Tech and Media:** The NHL Bubble presents an opportunity for the tech and media industry to enhance fans' overall experience by creating virtual content, developing new marketing strategies, and improving social media engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Entertainment Complex Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-entertainment.md) - [Inclusive Sports Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-for-all.md) - [Sports-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stays-for-sports-fans.md) - [Hockey-Inspired Collaborative Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-monday-night-hockey.md) - [Fan-Focused Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-espn-chirpline.md) - [Hockey-Focused DEI Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-bruins.md) - [Active Wearable Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-wearable-tech.md) - [Premium Hockey Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4.md) - [Branded Hockey Equipment Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-stay-playful.md)