It has been going around for a while but today it is expected that the NHL will announce that it will hold it's annual winter classic at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. This game will feature the Chicago Blackhawks hosting original six rival, Detroit Red Wings which will take place January 1st, 2009.The field has served home for the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and can currently hold 41,118 people which is from a baseball standpoint meaning an NHL game can possibly hold more.
Last year, the NHL Winter Classic was played at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, New York.The home of the Buffalo Bills hosted a game between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh would win the game 2-1 with Sidney Crosby scoring the game winning goal in the shootout. The event was very successful with a record crowd of 71, 217 fans showing up.
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Brian Campbell playing in the first two Winter Classics. Other players will be jealous of him...lol
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