On last night's NBC Sports Network broadcast of NHL hockey, Bob MacKenzie reported that the 2013 NHL Winter Classic official announcement is expected to come down at or after the NHL All Star Game later this month.
The All Star Game will be held in Ottawa this year on January 29.
The Winter Classic is all but a forgone conclusion that it will be held in the Detroit, Michigan area. The only uncertainty is which venue will host the Winter Classic, Michigan Stadium (aka "The Big House") at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, or Comerica Park in Detroit, home of Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers.
The question is does the NHL want to have festivities in the downtown area or are they fine with hosting it at Ann Arbor?
One possibility is that the NHL will actually have two rinks for the event, one at each venue.
The Michigan Stadium rink would presumably host the Winter Classic and Comerica Park could host the increasingly popular alumni game and other events such as minor league and youth hockey games.
Another question is who will be the opponent of the host Detroit Red Wings? The popular opinion is the NHL will finally include a Canadian based team and have the Toronto Maple Leafs, a fellow Original Six team, come in as the visiting squad.
Not very far from Detroit and with a deep, loyal fanbase the Toronto Maple Leafs fans could turn out in droves for this game.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
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As previously reported, the biggest rumor is that the NHL will hold the Winter Classic in Michigan at The Big House on University of Michigan's campus. While some fans may fear it being a 'dry stadium' as it is on a college campus, is drinking really the reason you want to attend this game? No, of course not. And honestly, does anyone really believe the Michigan Wolverine fans don't partake in a few drinks before each game? If there's a will, there's a way. But drinking should be the last thing on anyone's mind. Period.
In addition to the game in Ann Arbor, the latest word is the NHL will also put up a second rink at Comerica Park in Detroit so the city itself can host activities. Possibly the alumni game, an AHL game or college games. The exact details are not available to the public yet but the more that leaks out, the more and more this sounds like the Winter Classic to top all Winter Classics!
Participating teams are believed to be the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs but really, any teams are going to draw to this huge event, the fans just love it!
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Rangers Take the 2012 Winter Classic - Sign Up for Tickets for 2013
In a game that was being hyped before it was even announced, the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers showed that maybe a rivalry game is the way to go for future Winter Classics, this game was unbelievable!
End to end action, acrobatic goaltending, more hits than any other Winter Classic in history and all done outside and in front of over 45,000 fans.
The Flyers established a 2-0 lead in the second period but less than one minute after their second goal, New York's Mike Rupp scored on a wrist shot and borrowed the "salute" goal celebration from Philadelphia's Jaromir Jagr. The crowd, and the Flyers, did not appreciate that gesture and will certainly file it away in their memories for future matches against New York.
Their dislike for Rupp however was not enough to stop him from scoring again. A player more known for his fisticuffs, Rupp scored again in the third period to the tie the game early. This was a key goal for New York as the outdoor ice surface was unpredictable and trying to come back in these conditions could prove to be difficult. The Flyers were faced with just that challenge when off-season free agent signee Brad Richards scored to suddenly give New York a 3-2 lead. Stationed off to the side of the cage, Richards cashed in on a loose puck as he rifled it over Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky who was given the start over their own big ticket off-season free agent, Ilya Bryzgalov.
The Flyers found themselves in an uphill battle as the Rangers protected the lead well until Ryan McDonagh took a delay of game penalty with nearly 5 minutes remaining. The Flyers couldn't break through on the power play but carried play the rest of the way after that.
In the closing minute with their goalie pulled, the Flyers nearly scored to tie the game but McDonagh was there to save the day as he slide behind NY's goalie Henrik Lundqvist and swept the puck out of danger for NY. As a result McDonagh was called for closing his hand on the puck in the crease which is a mandatory penalty shot for the other team.
With only 19.6 seconds left the Flyers sent Danny Briere out to try to tie the game with a penalty shot. Lundqvist was up to the challenge though as Briere's shot couldn't find a way between Lundqvist's legs and was turned away. The Rangers sealed the victory after was is about the most thrilling and dramatic way to end a game.
Even fans on the losing side left the stadium with smiles on their faces, it was a magnificent event and the NHL just gets it with this one. Well done Philadelphia, New York and the entire NHL - this event is just going to grow and get better and better every year. Amazing!
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End to end action, acrobatic goaltending, more hits than any other Winter Classic in history and all done outside and in front of over 45,000 fans.
The Flyers established a 2-0 lead in the second period but less than one minute after their second goal, New York's Mike Rupp scored on a wrist shot and borrowed the "salute" goal celebration from Philadelphia's Jaromir Jagr. The crowd, and the Flyers, did not appreciate that gesture and will certainly file it away in their memories for future matches against New York.
Their dislike for Rupp however was not enough to stop him from scoring again. A player more known for his fisticuffs, Rupp scored again in the third period to the tie the game early. This was a key goal for New York as the outdoor ice surface was unpredictable and trying to come back in these conditions could prove to be difficult. The Flyers were faced with just that challenge when off-season free agent signee Brad Richards scored to suddenly give New York a 3-2 lead. Stationed off to the side of the cage, Richards cashed in on a loose puck as he rifled it over Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky who was given the start over their own big ticket off-season free agent, Ilya Bryzgalov.
The Flyers found themselves in an uphill battle as the Rangers protected the lead well until Ryan McDonagh took a delay of game penalty with nearly 5 minutes remaining. The Flyers couldn't break through on the power play but carried play the rest of the way after that.
In the closing minute with their goalie pulled, the Flyers nearly scored to tie the game but McDonagh was there to save the day as he slide behind NY's goalie Henrik Lundqvist and swept the puck out of danger for NY. As a result McDonagh was called for closing his hand on the puck in the crease which is a mandatory penalty shot for the other team.
With only 19.6 seconds left the Flyers sent Danny Briere out to try to tie the game with a penalty shot. Lundqvist was up to the challenge though as Briere's shot couldn't find a way between Lundqvist's legs and was turned away. The Rangers sealed the victory after was is about the most thrilling and dramatic way to end a game.
Even fans on the losing side left the stadium with smiles on their faces, it was a magnificent event and the NHL just gets it with this one. Well done Philadelphia, New York and the entire NHL - this event is just going to grow and get better and better every year. Amazing!
Be a part of the 2013 Winter Classic. Sign up for a 2013 Winter Classic Tickets email alert and be notified when you can order 2013 Winter Classic Tickets.
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