Cern 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 WGN and CSN report Chicago Blackhawks will host the Detroit Red Wings @ Wrigley Field on New Years Day 2009. Most likely reason is the NHL didn't want to pony the $200K for stadium upkeep for Yankee Stadium. An announcement could be as soon as Thursday. Tony Esposito, Bobby Hull, and Stan Makita are already scheduled to sing the 7th Inning Stretch on Friday @ Wrigley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnipotent_hudler 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 WGN and CSN report Chicago Blackhawks will host the Detroit Red Wings @ Wrigley Field on New Years Day 2009. Most likely reason is the NHL didn't want to pony the $200K for stadium upkeep for Yankee Stadium. An announcement could be as soon as Thursday. Tony Esposito, Bobby Hull, and Stan Makita are already scheduled to sing the 7th Inning Stretch on Friday @ Wrigley hells yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 SWEETNESS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalkinsJock 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Buddy of mine just moved to Chicago, guess that gives me a reason to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaldean 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Oh you bet your ass I'm getting tickets. I feel a little more calm now. Edited May 29, 2008 by Chaldean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 f*** yah!!! Looks as though I'll be flyin out from so-cali for this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Best news I've heard all day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Wow. New Years in Chicago!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 That would be awesome ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 No New Year's Eve game, then? Oh well. This would be awesome news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Must Kill 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 sounds like fun to me frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 LGW NEW YEARS PARTY IN CHICACO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUJO#31 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 LGW NEW YEARS PARTY IN CHICACO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Great news for a Red Wing fan in Green Bay, WI! I'll be making the trip for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChicksDigScars 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) WHOOT! ROAD TRIP! I'm a little disappointed in the choice of Wrigley over Soldier Field. Wrigley is a classic ballpark on a nice summer day, but there is NO parking, and obstructed seating. It just doesn't make sense. It will be a logistical nightmare in the winter. Soldier Field at least has a parking lot (even though it's not big enough to handle a sell out) and it has just been remodeled. Plus, it is not configured in a "bowl" shape. It rises steeply and there's not really a bad seat in the house. The only thing I didn't like about it was the wind and COLD right off the lake, and the fact that the ******* BEARS play there. Otherwise, not bad. I guess we can assume that Soldier Field could not be used because the NFL season would still be going on and they wouldn't want the playing surface to be compromised by plopping a hockey rink on top of it. Usually New Year's falls the week of the final regular game of the season (because we know the Bears aren't going to have to worry about playing in t he playoffs, or anything. Plus, does this mean that the traditional New Year's Eve game at the Joe is not going to happen? Edited May 29, 2008 by ChicksDigScars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 I don't want to get to pumped until this is for sure but :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 hell yeah! nuff siad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=239172&...os=secStory_nhl Seems to be confirmed by TSN. Venue is still TBA, but it'll either be Wrigley Field or Soldier Field. It appears that NHL Winter Classic will be back and making a visit to the Windy City. TSN has confirmed that the Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Detroit Red Wings next January in what has become the league's annual outdoor game... ...It is not yet clear whether the game would be held at Wrigley Field, home of MLB's Cubs, or Soldier Field, home of the NFL Bears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontario Wingsfan 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Awesome!. It's basically a "once in a lifetime" type thing so I'll be making my way down for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 They better offer pre-sales for season ticket holders or something. I tried to get tickets to the one this year but it sold out right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Oh I am sooooo there. My favorite hockey team at my favorite ballpark AND its walking distance from me. Tailgating at my place!!!!!! Edited May 29, 2008 by ChitownWingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Dammit, Yankee Stadium woulda been hella better for me. But this is still awesome, nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUJO#31 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=239172&...os=secStory_nhl Seems to be confirmed by TSN. Venue is still TBA, but it'll either be Wrigley Field or Soldier Field. Soldier really seems like the best choice if it's possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Soldier really seems like the best choice if it's possible. Soldier would certainly fit more people but you can't beat the intimate feeling of Wrigley, being close to the action and the neighborhood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 um... yeah, i wish it was in detroit hosting the hawks, but ill take it regardless as long as the wings are playing! Anyone know when tickets would go on sale? Does anyone remember how early last years went on sale or know what kind of prices we are talking about? I NEED to be at this game, even if it means i gotta start saving now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
