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Winter Classic: What You Should Talk About

Andrew Forbes | January 1, 2014

It’s time for that long awaited game. The Toronto Maple Leafs taking on the Detroit Red Wings in what will surely be a game for the ages – a ‘classic’…

Winter Classic: The Original Backyard Game

Andrew Forbes | December 26, 2013

Every young athlete who has laced up their skates or stepped to the plate has thought – at least once – about what it would be like to play professionally.…

Winter Classic Cancelled. Is The 2012-13 Season Doomed?

Mark Ritter | November 2, 2012

Even with the NHL and NHLPA rumored to be discussing a possible return to the negotiation table, it is too late for the NHL to avoid the cancellation of the…

Are Outdoor Games All They’re Cracked Up To Be?

Keith Hoehne | July 17, 2012

  A week ago it was announced that Soldier Field (home of the Chicago Bears) will host two hockey games on February 13, 2013. The double header will feature Notre…

2013 Winter Classic Tickets Will Be Hard To Come By

Andrew Johnson | February 9, 2012

Now that the NHL’s annual worst kept secret has been officially announced, the masses of previously unaware (somehow) hockey fans have been alerted, and everyone has the same thing on…

2013 Winter Classic To Be Officially Announced Thursday

Michael Viola | February 8, 2012

According to many sources and outlets, the NHL will make official Thursday what most hockey fans already know. That is, the site and teams of the 2013 Winter Classic. For…

Winter Classic 2013 – Comerica Park Vs. Michigan Stadium

Andrew Johnson | January 13, 2012

With all signs pointing to the 2013 NHL Winter Classic being hosted by the Detroit Red Wings, and all talk of their opponent pointing at the Toronto Maple Leafs, conversation…

Winter Classic 2013: Octopi Detroit

Monica McAlister | January 2, 2012

We are just a few hours away from the 2012 NHL Winter Classic brought to us by Bridgestone yet before the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers even take…

What Does the new NHL Alignment Mean for the Winter Classic?

Monica McAlister | December 6, 2011

There is a great deal more in creating or reestablishing old rivalries between teams. One of the most heated sports rivalries took place between the Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche; however, these two teams were not selected to be in a conference together.
How great would a Red Wings vs. Avalanche Winter Classic be though?

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