NHL Stars Return to Their Roots for Homecoming Games The National Hockey League is gearing up for a unique and emotional series of games as players return to their hometowns to compete in front of friends, family, and fans who have supported them from a young age. Dubbed "Homecoming," these special events bring together some of the world's top hockey talent with the communities that helped shape their careers. From Boston to Buffalo, Toronto to Tampa, NHL stars will lace up their skates and take to the ice in the very same arenas where they once dreamed of making it big. Will hometown heroes be able to silence the visiting teams, or will their opponents spoil the party?