WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 This sounds pretty official to me... The NHL’s next Winter Classic will be Bruins vs. Rangers at Yankee Stadium, Jan. 1, 2009, provided the House That Ruth Built can keep the house from flooding. Not kidding, folks. The Yanks normally shut down The Stadium at the end of October, and this year they will close the ballpark for good as they make their way around the corner to their bigger, cushier digs. If the NHL wants to go “Game on!” it will have to pay a $200,000 bill to preserve the pipes through November and December. If the league opts not to foot the expense - a decision that will have to come soon - then the Red Wings will face the Blackhawks at Wrigley Field. Here's to hoping Bettman will be a cheapass :beerbuddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I think it would be really lame to have the Bruins and Rangers play because this year's WC was all Eastern teams. It's our turn. But I like the idea of Original 6 matchups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 why not have two is my solution =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZabiOfDetroit 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 why not have two is my solution =D Because Bettman hates the Red Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 If they play are Wrigley I will have to go. Even if it is an arm and a leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) How about the Panthers playing the Coyotes outdoors where the Arizona Cardinals used to play? I think it was Sun Devils Stadium. Edited April 21, 2008 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 If the Wings play at Wrigley Field...I'm there! Finally being a Wings fan from Green Bay, WI pays off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Where is this from? I think they should do the New York this year then the windy city the next year. Maybe by then the hawks will be really good and it will be a kick ass game to be at! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Where is this from? I think they should do the New York this year then the windy city the next year. Maybe by then the hawks will be really good and it will be a kick ass game to be at! But seeing as how they handed our heads to us all season, I think it would be ok for next year. The Hawks and Wings I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 But seeing as how they handed our heads to us all season, I think it would be ok for next year. The Hawks and Wings I mean. Very true but I thinking more from a national eye. Nationally there aren't a ton of big names other then Kane on the Hawks. But maybe by 2010 they all the young guns on that team will be big names. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Very true but I thinking more from a national eye. Nationally there aren't a ton of big names other then Kane on the Hawks. But maybe by 2010 they all the young guns on that team will be big names. Don't forget Towes, and Havlat if he stays healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 and Havlat if he stays healthy. ...... haha oh thats funny. porr guy can't make it through a season healthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Oops! Just realized after reading JayUp's first post that I forgot to link the original article. Here it is... 2009 Winter Classic EDIT: The Winter Classic is about half way into the article. Edited April 21, 2008 by WhiteLightning91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 ...... haha oh thats funny. porr guy can't make it through a season healthy I think we may be seeing the Hawks in the playoffs next year too, well maybe not us playing them, but I think they will clinch a spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 A Baseball field would suck. Do ford field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 A Baseball field would suck. Do ford field. But the whole idea is that it is an outdoor game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpfalcon09 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Building off the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry is a good idea for this game. Hopefully it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) But the whole idea is that it is an outdoor game. Oh wow, totally thought ford field had no ceiling. >< As long as it's a football field. Edited April 21, 2008 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Oh wow, totally thought ford field had no ceiling. >< As long as it's a football field. But if it is Wrigley you are going to have two O6 teams playing on one of the most histroic Baseball diamonds in the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Building off the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry is a good idea for this game. Hopefully it happens. thats what i was thinking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 How about the Panthers playing the Coyotes outdoors where the Arizona Cardinals used to play? I think it was Sun Devils Stadium. HAHA love it. Roller Blades for everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 That would be awesome. I would love to see that outdoor game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackhawksFan 4 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 A Detroit-Chicago outdoor game would be awesome. The cheering during the anthem would be 4x louder. The "Detroit sucks" chants would be 4x louder (and I guess the "Let's Go Red Wings" chants would be 4x louder, too). That would be a great game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asmith18 3 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I would pay anthing if there is a Wings/Blackhawks game at Wrigley Field!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I'd love to go to something like that...too bad tickets for things like this always sell out in 0.000001 seconds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
