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First game? Don't overdo it. As Russ astutely pointed out, enjoy the opportunity. Minimum of two bodies to do the full ice justice as there isn't a lens out there to properly cover the full range of NHL ice. If you are shooting from a hole they have been significantly reduced in size across the league (if not, like some teams, eliminated completely). Since you haven't indicated which team I'd be certain there are even holes in the glass if you're at ice level. If you aren't you need to consider some sort of gobo to reduce reflection.
If you do have access to a hole there are some KEY considerations, most of which should be emphasized by the people assigning space. First never use a lens hood. Some places still randomly allow it, but here they are not. The hood can be dislodged and fall onto the ice, or it can stick out too far beyond the glass. That being said, be VERY aware of how far your lens is into the hole. Ideally you're as far as the same plane as the glass, or maybe a touch beyond it, but never stick it through too far to 'get a better angle' if the puck is in the same end. Pucks travel at ridiculous speeds, and players are moving constantly, especially without the puck, so they may be coming from an angle opposite the puck. Officials also tend to stick very close to the boards and appear out of nowhere sometimes. Essentially, when the puck is in your end, be VERY aware.
By the same token, I suggest keeping the lens in the hole most of the time. A puck deflected into it is much better than the puck into your (or a fan's) face. Just last weekend I was shooting a game and a puck deflected off a player through the hole and off my camera, so even with years of experience there is simply no time to react. (plus, I'm older and slower than when I used to play, but still looked spectacular on TV when they zoomed in on the hole to show where the puck disappeared to).
As for the 400 suggested above...not sure how many NHL games WestCoastSnap has shot, but you're not getting much with a 400 2.8 through an NHL hole...even a 300 2.8 doesn't fit through the 'standard' ones anymore, and you're likely not going to get a seat to shoot down ice behind the net. And, the remote from the press box...like Russ said, besides having enough to think about, I wouldn't imaging you're getting much with even a 400 from the distances of most NHL press boxes...again, without knowing your venue.
Have fun, be safe, and remember, it's the fastest sport out there, and if it's your first time shooting ice level at the NHL caliber, it will move faster than you can even imagine.
Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know.
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