Option 1:

As Jussi is of Japanese and Finnish heritage, he had the occasional opportunity to play ice hockey outdoors during visits to Finland. But it wasn’t too often. As hockey isn’t as popular in Japan, there weren’t many chances to play outdoors. Jussi can’t speak for everyone, but in his moments playing on frozen lakes in Finland, Jussi would dream of playing in the SHL. He’d run scenarios by himself, pretending to be on a breakaway in the dying seconds of the 3rd period in game 7 of the Challenge Cup Finals. He’d always deke forehand to backhand and roof the puck over the pretend goalie to win the game for his team.

Getting to play for the Patriotes in an outdoor rink would be beyond Jussi’s wildest dreams. There’s something about it that takes him back to his childhood. But overall, it is a gimmick game that isn’t any more important than any other regular season game.