Climate Cup 2026 - After Party at the Canuck Bar
After the Climate Cup game, at 7:30 PM at The Canuck in NYC, we're holding three periods on the sport most exposed to climate change — and best positioned to fix it. Built-environment operators, founders in HVAC, refrigerants and building efficiency, and the VCs backing them. Panelists TBA. Reception to follow. In partnership with NHL Green.
Climate Cup: Inside the Locker Room
How Hockey Can Accelerate Climate Innovation
Hockey depends on climate. Protecting the climate depends on technology, investment, and leadership.
After the game, at 7:30 PM at The Canuck in NYC, we will be holding a 60-minute discussion in three periods:
First period — Hockey is the sport most exposed to climate change: warmer winters take away the outdoor game, and rising power prices drive up the cost of every hour of ice.
Second period — It's also the sport best positioned to do something about it. Every rink is an industrial refrigeration plant — compressors, refrigerants, humidity control, envelope, lighting, storage. If you can decarbonize an arena, you can decarbonize an airport, a hospital, or a data center.
Third period — Coach's Corner. What hockey teaches you about building teams, companies, and funds.
On the panel:
Leadership from NHL Green
Operators from the built environment — the people running major arenas and venues
Founders building in HVAC and cooling, refrigerant management, building efficiency, and the circular economy
Venture investors backing decarbonization of the built environment
Panelists to be announced. Reception to follow. Presented in partnership with NHL Green.