Travis 576 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 The NHL is expected to announce the 2014 Winter Classic this Sunday during a media availability and unveiling at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, according to an announcement by the league on Thursday morning. The press release explains that an NHL special event press conference will be held, along with a jersey unveiling. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m., ET. Obviously, this leads one to believe that the league is planning to formally announce that the Winter Classic will be hosted by the Detroit Red Wings. Due to the lockout, the 2013 Winter Classic was canceled. It was originally scheduled to be played at the University of Michigan's football stadium between the Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. According to multiple reports -- including a reported admission from Detroit general manager Ken Holland -- the 2014 Winter Classic will be held in the same venue, between the same teams. In addition, the jerseys expected to be worn by both teams were believed to be leaked last month. http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/4/4/4182998/winter-classic-2014-maple-leafs-red-wings-jerseys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Yay! Make it official and i'll be happy again even though we all knew it would just be delayed a year!! YYeaH!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Supposedly a jersey unveiling as well?! Aw yeah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Here's the thing now though... I've heard speculation that there could be more than one outdoor game next year and I'm fairly certain the NHL would like to do that. Mainly because Leafs/Wings is not anyhting near a marquee matchup. I can see them setting up an LA/Vancouver game or something. This is another reason why Kenny dropped the ball over the last year. Who wants to watch the Leafs run over our worst team is 20 years at home? Our team will be on the biggest stage possible for the NHL and this is the team Kenny is throwing out there...awesome. Also...if they are doing the jersey unveiling, they are probably using the ones leaked a few months ago. I think the really screwed that up too. Here's to hoping things brighten up a bit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 This was already a done deal, just an official presser I guess. Will be cool to know what the jerseys look like, maybe we can get some beforehand and wear them to the game. They probably are the ones that were leaked, but didn't they spell Kronwall wrong on one of them, like Kronwell or something? That's the only reason I would think they might not be those. Here's the thing now though...I've heard speculation that there could be more than one outdoor game next year and I'm fairly certain the NHL would like to do that. Mainly because Leafs/Wings is not anyhting near a marquee matchup. I can see them setting up an LA/Vancouver game or something. This is another reason why Kenny dropped the ball over the last year. Who wants to watch the Leafs run over our worst team is 20 years at home? Our team will be on the biggest stage possible for the NHL and this is the team Kenny is throwing out there...awesome.Also...if they are doing the jersey unveiling, they are probably using the ones leaked a few months ago. I think the really screwed that up too. Here's to hoping things brighten up a bit... Got a source? I'm pretty sure they will have two NHL outdoor games:The Winter Classic and The Heritage Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Nice but I guess everyone expected it, also lately this winterclassic thing is getting way too overhyped for my liking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 This was already a done deal, just an official presser I guess. Will be cool to know what the jerseys look like, maybe we can get some beforehand and wear them to the game. They probably are the ones that were leaked, but didn't they spell Kronwall wrong on one of them, like Kronwell or something? That's the only reason I would think they might not be those. Got a source? I'm pretty sure they will have two NHL outdoor games:The Winter Classic and The Heritage Classic. No he's right. Bettman came out and said that due to the lockout they wanted to give the fans something to REALLY talk about. It included 2 more games besides the Winter Classic at the big house. They were in talks to bring one on the west coast, and one on the east coast. Basically, I just don't understand it because we already got "Hockey Day in America" and that's all the Winter Classic is going to become if we add in numerous games. YES, OUTDOOR HOCKEY DAY IN AMERICA. LUVS IT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted April 4, 2013 In retrospect I would rather have the game in 2014 than 2013, since we're going to be in the same division next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 All lot of people had forgotten all about Uncle Gary...until this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Uncle Gary, make an announcement that really matters "We are here to announce that the Phoenix Coyotes have been sold to the CDN group, which will subsequently be moved to Quebec City." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 *snore* Leave it to the NHL to suck the excitement out of this as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Face-time for Uncle Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 No he's right. Bettman came out and said that due to the lockout they wanted to give the fans something to REALLY talk about. It included 2 more games besides the Winter Classic at the big house. They were in talks to bring one on the west coast, and one on the east coast. Basically, I just don't understand it because we already got "Hockey Day in America" and that's all the Winter Classic is going to become if we add in numerous games. YES, OUTDOOR HOCKEY DAY IN AMERICA. LUVS IT. Well, who doesn't like a watered down product? I know when I open up a Dr Pepper I pour half out and fill it back up with tap water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted April 6, 2013 So...a Sunday matinee...and there's a big-official-thing dealy right before it? I smell disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Just received the following e-mail from the Wings: The NHL and the Detroit Red Wings invite you to watch a special announcement live Sunday, April 7th at 10:30 am. You may watch live via this link or through their mobile ap. Excerpts will be shown during NBC's broadcast of the St. Louis game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manny>Ozzie(by a long shot) 55 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Winter Classic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Sounds about right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 It's not being offered as "pay-per-view"? Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Is it just me? Why isn't the sound working on the press conference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 No, it's not just you; however, once Gary came to the podium I discovered I was thankful I couldn't hear. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Refreshed and got sound - best news thus far is 24/7 will do a "Road to the Classic" and will be televised in Canada on Sportsnet. Kenny just said they're pressuring both Lidstrom and Yzerman to play in the alumni game. Lids was expected, but I'm surprised about Stevie. There will be 2 alumni games - over 90 players signed up to participate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) Refreshed and got sound - best news thus far is 24/7 will do a "Road to the Classic" and will be televised in Canada on Sportsnet. Kenny just said they're pressuring both Lidstrom and Yzerman to play in the alumni game. Lids was expected, but I'm surprised about Stevie. There will be 2 alumni games - over 90 players signed up to participate. I think it would be a slap in the face to the fans if he didn't play in the alumni game. Edited April 7, 2013 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorwegianWing 24 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 That's it. Putting my apartement up for sale so I can afford to come over and experience the two weeks of action. It's going to be amazing for anyone present. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Refreshed and got sound - best news thus far is 24/7 will do a "Road to the Classic" and will be televised in Canada on Sportsnet. Kenny just said they're pressuring both Lidstrom and Yzerman to play in the alumni game. Lids was expected, but I'm surprised about Stevie. There will be 2 alumni games - over 90 players signed up to participate. Any chance the Wings could bring in Homer next season as a special adviser for the sole purpose of getting him face time on 24/7? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Any chance the Wings could bring in Homer next season as a special adviser for the sole purpose of getting him face time on 24/7? I hope he's playing in the Alumni game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites