[1][2] Rich Rose, president of Caesars World Sports and a Rangers fan, first proposed having an exhibition ice hockey game outdoors in Las Vegas in 1988.
The boards featured rotating and lit advertising panels, a concept using technology that was still in its infancy but later implemented in many NHL arenas.
In-board advertisers included Toyota, Target, ITT Sheraton, Budweiser, Thrifty Car Rental, and Upper Deck trading cards.
The Rangers started the game well, with goals by Tony Amonte and Doug Weight for a 2−0 lead at the end of the first period.
[6] During the game, Kings goaltender Kelly Hrudey wore a camera mounted on his mask, and shots from his point of view were used during the broadcast.