The NHL Winter Classic on January 2nd in Philadelphia is rapidly approaching. As they did last year with the Penguins vs Capitals, HBO Sports has a crew following both the Flyers and Rangers as they approach the stretch drive to the latest installment of the NHL's newest tradition, the outdoor Winter Classic.
Last night was the first of four episodes to air on HBO and it did not disappoint. From how they talk on the ice, on the bench, in the locker rooms and away from the game, fans were given a view of the players and coaches like they never have before for these teams.
It is interesting to see what they do in the community like Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds did, visiting an inner-city rink. Or how a group of Rangers took a group of children to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.
By the way, Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is HILARIOUS! Living up to the old notion that goaltenders are a little crazy, this guy is OUT THERE, but in a good - and entertaining - way!
Seeing the interaction between teammates was also amusing. The Flyers dancing around their lockerroom after a victory shows the brotherhood the team feels for each other. Another amusing moment was Rangers super-pest Sean Avery's priceless grin towards teammate Artem Anisimov following a misconduct penalty by Anisimov.
Just the first of four episodes, there is no doubt the show will be even better next week and as the Winter Classic draws closer. Right now these teams aren't even thinking about that game, they have too many matches to play beforehand.
If watching the show has you interested in the big game, you can find Winter Classic tickets at Select-A-Ticket and see what all of this is leading up to - a backyard brawl held on the ice between two long-time rivals.
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