Posts About "Winter Classic"
Must See: Brendan Gallagher Scores Beautiful Goal
January 1st, 2016 The Montreal Canadiens have taken it to the Boston Bruins in the 2016 NHL Winter Classic from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. The Habs have shown to be the better team on the ice this afternoon in every aspect of the game. The most important aspect, of course, is the scoreboard that is being dominated by Montreal. And though the...
David Desharnais Opens Scoring at 2016 Winter Classic
January 1st, 2016 The annual NHL Winter Classic is a major event, not just for hockey, but for sports in general. So, naturally, the first tally of the game is a pretty big deal. During the 2016 edition of the outdoor game, it took less than two minutes for the opening goal to be scored. During pressure in the Boston zone, Montreal's David...
Maple Leafs Hosting 2017 Winter Classic
December 15th, 2015 It's been one of the worst-kept secrets in all of the NHL, but it's close to becoming official: the Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting the Winter Classic. To celebrate the team's 100th anniversary, the Maple Leafs will play host to the 2017 winter spectacular at BMO Field in Toronto. The location is home to Major League Soccer's...
CWHL and NWHL Will Play Outdoor Game at Winter Classic
December 5th, 2015 In a major development for women's hockey, Elliotte Friedman reports that the CWHL's Les Canadiennes de Montréal and the NWHL's Boston Pride will be playing a game against each other this month. Not only will there be an intra-league match, which would be big in itself, the game will be played outdoors at the site of the Winter...
Should The NHL Get Rid Of The All Star Game?
December 5th, 2015 Is it finally time to get rid of the All Star game altogether? The NHL All Star Game is entering it's 61st edition and it might be time to reconsider the concept all together. For the first 20 years starting in 1947 the NHL introduced the format as a Stanley Cup Champion vs a league wide all-star team before changing the tournament in...
Montreal Canadiens Unveil Winter Classic Sweaters
November 6th, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens have unveiled some smooth looking retro sweaters for the 2016 Winter Classic. The Habs will meet the rival Boston Bruins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on January 1 and they'll be sporting these fellas below. I'd think that they'll get pretty dirty if you wear them out and about casually,...
Future Winter Classic Match-Ups the NHL Must Set Up
August 4th, 2015 Hockey fans, especially those of Boston and Montreal, have a lot to be excited about, given that this year's Bridgestone Winter Classic will show off one of the best rivalries in all of sports. With the official announcement from the NHL, fans have naturally begun brainstorming for future Winter Classics - Who should play, where they...
NHL: Stop Shutting Out St. Louis from the Winter Classic
February 24th, 2015 One of the more confounding mysteries to St. Louis Blues fans is the lack of a Winter Classic -- or even mention of the consolation Stadium Series or Heritage Classic -- coming to town. Recently, Blues owner Tom Stillman had to enthusiastically raise his hand from the back of the classroom to remind Mr. Bettman the team still exists. The...
Commentary: Stadium Series Should Be an Event, Not an Afterthought
February 24th, 2015 Saturday evening was just another night for me. I ate an early dinner, shaved and headed to the Scottrade Center to cover the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues game at 7 o’clock Central Daylight Time. When I arrived at the arena, I powered up the old computer and jumped on Twitter. I instantly started realizing that there was...
Bruins to Host 2016 Winter Classic
January 20th, 2015 While New England sports fans all watched the Patriots trounce the Colts at Gillette Stadium on Sunday in the AFC Championship game, they should get used to the idea of watching another sport in Foxborough. And no, I'm not talking about soccer. According to WEEI, the Boston Bruins will be hosting the Montreal Canadiens in the 2016...
Is a Canadiens vs Bruins Winter Classic Really a Good Idea?
January 4th, 2015 Now that the 2015 NHL Winter Classic is in the books, fans and analysts alike are throwing their proverbial hat in the ring in form of suggestions for next year’s event. A particular match-up has gained momentum in the past week. There seems to be growing enthusiasm surrounding an outdoor meeting pitting the Boston Bruins against the...
Reduction and Rivalry: The Keys to Winter Classic Success
January 3rd, 2015 The sun was shinning in Washington on New Years Day and according to players, the ice was in great shape at Nationals Park for the annual NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic. But as expected heading into the special game between the hometown Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks, ratings weren’t as high as the NHL surely hoped they would...
My Three Point Plan to “Fix” the Winter Classic
January 2nd, 2015 The 2015 Winter Classic posted the lowest ratings in the series history leaving some hockey fans wondering if there is a way to increase viewership or whether or not the event should just be scrapped. Well, I have a three-point plan to “fix” the event and possibly bring in more viewers. First Point Move the date. college football...
