KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) The NHL may have got it right for once. Probably should be in the water cooler. Please move if need be. Report: Bruins, Canadiens set for 2016 Winter Classic in Foxborough The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens appear set to take it outside in the 2016 Winter Classic. According to multiple reports, the rivals will face off in the NHL's annual showcase at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 1. A visit to the home of the New England Patriots marks just the third time the Winter Classic will be staged in an NFL stadium, having previously been held at Buffalo's Ralph Wilson Stadium (2008) and Pittsburgh's Heinz Field (2011). The NHL is expected to make a formal announcement during the All-Star break this coming weekend in Columbus. Both franchises have experience in outdoor games, with the Bruins hosting the 2011 Winter Classic at Fenway Park. The Canadiens, meanwhile, have played the visitors at two Heritage Classic games including 2003 in Edmonton and 2011 at Calgary's McMahon Stadium. The 2003 Heritage Classic between the Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers at Commonwealth Stadium was the first ever regular season NHL outdoor game. Edited January 19, 2015 by KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 100% over the winter classic, but its a good pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Personally, I'm tired of the Winter Classic. Maybe if they only did it every 4 years or something it would be interesting, but we all know the NHL would never give up the kind of money it apparently generates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Yes I believe we are all tired of it. But not much better picks. Next to wings leafs Edited January 19, 2015 by KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 I wonder who'll be playing in the other 13 outdoor games 8 aflac9262, KATIEBARTHEDOOR24, wings4thecup06 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Surprised this matchup wasn't picked sooner, if I also wasn't completely over the Winter Classic this would be the boobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan87 146 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Honestly, who really cared for this years one? It was the lowest watched WC yet. Choosing Montreal/Boston is probably a way to try to get people to actually watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 I wonder who'll be playing in the other 13 outdoor games Rumor has it... In two years it will be held on the moon. 1 Mckinley25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Rumor has it... In two years it will be held on the moon. We feel there's an untapped market of abandoned lunar NASA equipment who could really grow the game of hockey. My assistant also tells me that the moon is cold enough to maintain a "hockey climate", so really its Florida's market potential with Canada's climate. What's not to like?? 2 derblaueClaus and KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Honestly, who really cared for this years one? It was the lowest watched WC yet. Choosing Montreal/Boston is probably a way to try to get people to actually watch. Honestly I forgot all about the WC this year. I'll be all over next year's though - awesome matchup. 'Bout damn time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Winter classics are lame now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 WC is still lightyears ahead of the All Star Game but it should only be one outdoor game a year. 2 sibiriak and Jedi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 WC has lost its luster sure but as long as the NHL is generating the revenue, can't blame them. This one will be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 At least they've gotten the match up right now add the drop kick Murphies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 At least they've gotten the match up right now add the drop kick Murphies Totally. I'm guessing they'd be able to increase the cap in 2017 by about 5M just from revenues generated from this game alone, but only if they can put the event over the top by adding the motherf***ing "drop kick Murphies". Awwwww yeah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Does it really count as an outdoor game if the Pens aren't in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Does it really count as an outdoor game if the Pens aren't in it? more like the Blackhawks aren't in it they have been in like 3 WCs so far. But man after Wings Leafs, now Bruins Habs the league is running out of original 6 rivalries. Maybe next WC will be Pens Flyers or even better take a year off and restart it with a fresh concept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Totally. I'm guessing they'd be able to increase the cap in 2017 by about 5M just from revenues generated from this game alone, but only if they can put the event over the top by adding the motherf***ing "drop kick Murphies". Awwwww yeah Rather see Taylor Swift myself. I pretend shes singing "skate it off" when that new song comes on. It's currently one of my fav hockey songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Nah man. You can't beat "Thunderstruck" by that good ol' beastly Canadian band lead by Don Cherry's grandson: EhC/DC It's about Looooch getting groceries. That's how intense that s*** is. Edited January 20, 2015 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Nah man. You can't beat "Thunderstuck" by that good ol beastly Canadian band lead by Don Cherry's grandson: EhC/DC It's about Looooch getting groceries. That's how intense that s*** is. So the song is about butt ending stock boys, making rude gestures at cashiers, and refusing to acknowledge greeters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Personally, I'm tired of the Winter Classic. Maybe if they only did it every 4 years or something it would be interesting, but we all know the NHL would never give up the kind of money it apparently generates. Why should they give up these money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
