NHL Awards Tonight

The NHL will be giving out their annual awards tonight in Las Vegas. The ceremony will be held at The Wynn which is a beautiful hotel & casino -- trust us, we've stayed there! Some of the biggest awards are the Hart Trophy for league mvp, Norris Trophy for best defenseman, Vezina Trophy for best goaltender and the Calder Trophy for rookie of the year. The NHL really has a good number of trophies so for a complete list of trophies, nominees and event a list of past winners for each -- visit the NHL's website and spend a little time learning about these historic trophies and the heroes they are named after. That is one thing I have always loved about the NHL, they honor their roots. Unfortunately they moved away from the old naming conventions for their conferences and divisions and "dumbed it down" a little bit, but the trophies are still in honor of the greats of the game and that is the way it should be done.

Is 2013 Winter Classic in Danger?

As the NHL's Stanley Cup Finals gets underway tonight, something not a lot of fans are taking into consideration is the fact than the CBA expires in September and the league has let it be known that they want to modify if not entirely renegotiate the deal. Particularly, the league is looking to reduce the salary cap, which has grown repeatedly since the last agreement was reached. The threat of yet another work stoppage is not something the players union nor the league wants to consider at this point in time but there is a legitimate threat that this could occur. The players are not likely to quickly accept a cut in pay across the board and the league owners are just as unlikely to allow salaries to keep growing so there is certainly some negotiating to be done in order for the sides to reach an agreement. The league totally lost a full season (2004-2005) and it was not very long ago. Now here we are again looking at the chance that it could be a long time before another NHL game is played following this final series. In addition to training camp and opening night, one event that would be threatened would be the much anticipated 2013 Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium. The thought of the NHL missing out on the biggest outdoor game ever over a labor disagreement is concerning to fans of not just the participating Red Wings and Maple Leafs but all fans across the league. Fans don't like when the business side of things prevents the entertainment side of the sports world from being showcased. The league and the players union needs to start working on an agreement this summer so we don't miss out on another exciting full season of hockey in 2012-2013.

2013 Winter Classic Tickets Popular Year Round

For some hockey fans in North America, 2013 Winter Classic tickets may be the last thing on their mind during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, however for others it is foremost on their minds. Particularly fans of the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs as these are the teams taking part in the next Winter Classic. As you surely know by now, the Winter Classic has become an annual tradition where the NHL pits two teams against each other in an outdoor game on (or around) New Year's Day. To be clear, this game COUNTS IN THE STANDINGS! It is not an exhibition, it is a regular season game and the points earned, or lost, will count in the standings to determine eventual playoff positioning at the end of the season. The 2012 Winter Classic between the NY Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers drew so much attention that the league realized they need to go bigger and better than ever. Well, in 2013 they plan to do just that. The Winter Classic will be played at Michigan Stadium, aka "The Big House", in Ann Arbor. Home to the Michigan University Wolverines, this gigantic outdoor venue is expected to welcome over 110,000 hockey fans on New Year's Day 2013. Also fueling the fire is the fact the NHL has FINALLY included a Canadian-based team in the Winter Classic. Toronto has a long history in the league and generations of fans who will gladly make the short trip over the border to cheer on the Maple Leafs. Fans hoping to join in the festive atmosphere at and around the game, and to be part of the largest crowd in hockey history, should order 2013 Winter Classic tickets early and reserve your spot for the big game.

Order 2013 Winter Classic Tickets at The Big House

As the NHL playoffs are on the verge of the Conference Finals, hockey is on the mind of all the hardcore fans out there as this is greatest time of year to be a fan of this awesome sport. Another great time of year to be a hockey fan is the winter and what better celebration of this passionate sport than the NHL Winter Classic? Growing a life of it's own with HBO's coverage to owning New Year's Day tv sports world, the NHL Winter Classic has quickly emerged as the premiere national sporting event for the NHL, eclipsing the NHL All Star Game. New Year's 2013 will see a new wrinkle to the Winter Classic as they are finally including a team from the Great White North -- The Toronto Maple Leafs will take on Original Six foe Detroit Red Wings in a game so big, it is going to draw the largest crowd in NHL History as they fill "The Big House". Michigan University at Michigan Stadium is expecting close to 115,000 fans. THAT IS NOT A TYPO! Order your NHL Winter Classic tickets and see this unbelievable outdoor matchup, it promises to be the best Winter Classic yet.

Sign Up Now for 2013 Winter Classic Tickets

The 2013 Winter Classic is officially going to be held at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, it was announced today.

On January 1, 2013 the Detroit Red Wings will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in an Original Six matchup that promises to be the biggest Winter Classic yet.

Michigan Stadium, nicknamed The Big House, once fit over 100,000 fans for an NCAA hockey game. The Winter Classic is expected to challenge and possibly even exceed that number.

Fans can sign up now to receive an email alert when 2013 Winter Classic tickets can be ordered online.

2013 Winter Classic To Be Made Official Tomorrow

Well the rumors are true, the 2013 Winter Classic will be held at Michigan University's Michigan Stadium and feature the Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs.

An official announcement will be made tomorrow across two separate press conferenhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifces, one at Comerica Park where an OHL game is expected to be played and one at Michigan Stadium where the Winter Classic will take place.

This is going to be a big one, everybody knows the stadium holds over 100,000 fans and with a Canadian team FINALLY involved, get ready for some of our neighbors to the north to make the trip down to Ann Arbor for the Winter Classic.

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2013 NHL Winter Classic at the Big House?

All signs point to the Detroit Red Wings announcing this week that they will host the visiting Toronto Maple leafs in the 2013 NHL Winter Classic at Michigan University's Michigan Stadium, also known as "The Big House".

Why The Big House? Because it fits over 100,000 people -- that's why!

On December 11, 2010 Michigan Stadium hosted "The Big Chill", an outdoor hockey game between rival Michigan University and Michigan State. The game set a world hockey record with an announced attendance of 113,411.

The Red Wings vs Maple Leafs will be hoping to eclipse that record!

To give you an idea of what the setup is like, we are sharing this seating chart from the The Big Chill:



While it is still just a rumor at this stage, where there's smoke there is usually fire and talk of this game is SMOKIN'!

In addition to the Winter Classic in Ann Arbor, it is expected the NHL will setup a second outdoor rink at Comerica Park so those in and around Detroit itself get to see some outdoor games up close. There's talk of major junior games, college hockey, minor league hockey, youth leagues and more being planned for the secondary rink. This is going to be quite the hockey extravaganza as Detroit looks to live up to the nickname of HOCKEYTOWN.

Be among the fans who get to see this amazing game live between two Original Six teams and for the first time, FINALLY, including a Canadian-based NHL team.

This is going to be the biggest Winter Classic yet, don't miss it -- sign up now for the 2013 NHL Winter Classic tickets alert and be notified via email when you can order tickets.