Milano arena to swap dark boards for lighter color ahead of Olympic hockey
In Milan's Santagiulia Arena, banners and boards will be replaced with a lighter color after players and NHL officials flagged that the darker green surfaces hinder visibility of the black puck. The change is expected before the men’s Olympic qualification round, with arena staff starting the removal after a women’s semifinal. U.S. goalie Jeremy Swayman highlighted visibility challenges in the Denmark game, prompting broader discussions about color schemes at Olympic venues.