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.