2010 Winter Classic Confirmed

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From TSN

There could be as many as three NHL games played outside of traditional venues next season.

The league's competition committee discussed several different scenarios during a wide-ranging meeting on Thursday and left open the possibility for games to be played outdoors in Boston and Calgary, with another being held under the roof at Montreal's Olympic Stadium.

"We are looking at a couple potential additional special events beyond the NBC Winter Classic game," said NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly. "(It's something) that we all collectively think will be very good for the game. We think that they won't dilute the product that we've created."

The Habs are hoping to host their game in November or December to coincide with the end of their centennial celebrations while the Boston Bruins will play theirs at Fenway Park in the traditional Winter Classic spot on New Year's Day.

Even though there has been some discussion that a game at Calgary's McMahon Stadium might be played as a New Year's doubleheader, there's also the possibility it will be held at another time -- perhaps to coincide with CBC's annual Hockey Day in Canada.

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From TSN:

There will not be a second NHL outdoor game in Calgary on January 1, 2010.

The NHL's competition committee met today in Montreal and that was one of a number of issues that was dealt with.

While there won't be a second outdoor game to follow up the currently scheduled New Year's Day game at Boston's Fenway Park, there is likely to be a second special event in a Canadian city.

Sources say that event is possibly a game at Montreal's Olympic Stadium to celebrate the Canadiens' 100th anniversary.

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From TSN :

The Montreal Canadiens won't be hitting the ice at Olympic Stadium this year.

The team quashed rampant rumours today that it was planning a regular-season match that likely would have drawn more than 50,000 fans into the noisy, concrete behemoth.

The Canadiens seriously examined the possibility of hosting the Washington Capitals on Nov. 28 at the indoor stadium.

But the team concluded there wasn't enough time to set up the event.

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I don't have a problem with the matchup. Awhile back I guessed New York vs. Boston. One out of two ain't bad.

I thought they'd go Original Six with Boston and Montreal

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That's sweet! Gotta love the original 6 teaams.