The Ice Sheet: Waiting on the Winter Classic
nhl.fanhouse.com 12/29/2008 — My destination: Chicago and the second edition of the NHL Winter Classic. To say the least, I'm more than a little bit jazzed to have the chance to see the game up close, an opportunity that is going to be limited to about 40,000 members of the public and media.
Puck Daddy chats with Ryan Miller for some Winter Classic advice
sports.yahoo.com 12/29/2008 — Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller played his part in the historic Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium earlier this year, becoming both the first NHL goalie to lose in an outdoor shootout (to Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins , no less) ...
NHL Netwokr Schedule For Winter Classic Related Shows
kuklaskorner.com 12/30/2008 — Wednesday, December 31st . All times are ET.
11:30 AM- NHL Network Presents: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2009 Practice Coverage
Thursday, January 1st
11:00 AM- NHL Network Presents: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2009 Pre-Game Show
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BREAKING NEWS: Mike Emrick To Miss NHL Winter Classic
fangsbites.com 12/31/2008 — In what spells bad news for hockey fans, NBC Sports has announced that the best play-by-play man in the NHL, Mike Emrick will miss tomorrow's NHL Winter Classic. EMRICK TO MISS WINTER CLASSIC CHICAGO -- Dec. 31, 2008 -- Hall of Fame broadcaster ...
Wrigley Winter Classic notes: Lose an Emrick, gain some ivy
sports.yahoo.com 1/1/2009 — Leading up to the 2009 Winter Classic, the NHL has been very good about playing up the distinctive aspects of Wrigley Field in Chicago in its marketing. As we discovered today while the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings took the ice for ...
Twittering from the 2009 NHL Winter Classic
nhl.fanhouse.com 1/1/2009 — by Eric McErlain Well, the big day is finally here, and FanHouse is ready and on the ground in Chicago for the 2009 NHL Winter Classic. The twittering will start early and often on gameday, so be sure to check back frequently for updates all the ...
NHL Winter Classic Diary: In the Locker Room with the Wings
nhl.fanhouse.com 1/1/2009 — by Eric McErlain I've been in media scrums before, but I have to admit I haven't been in many as intense as the one I walked into at Wrigley Field while attending the 2009 NHL Winter Classic. Press is here from all over North America, which ...
A California Classic?
kuklaskorner.com 1/1/2009 — On the eve of the Winter Classic (oh, there’s something about a new calendar year happening tomorrow too), I took a look out the window to the gray skies and morning frost of this early Northern California day and pondered whether the NHL would ...
Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009
nychalktalk.com 1/2/2009 — The Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic of 2009 was definitely something to watch. In past years I was not much of a hockey follower but for some reason this year I decided to give it a try. Like most hockey fans I watched a few of the exciting opening night games and I thought to myself, wow this ...
Consider the Winter Classic an annual tradition
fromtherink.com 1/2/2009 —
I don't know that I'd quite call it a home run , but there's no question that the 2009 edition of the Winter Classic was a solid hit for the NHL. And you can bet the house that, a year from now, we'll be watching a similar event take place at yet ...
Winter Classic draws 2.9 overnight.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com 1/2/2009 — Ratings perked up for the second Winter Classic.
NBC drew a 2.9 overnight rating for the the Red Wings' 6-4 win over the Blackhawks at Wrigley Field, up 12% from a 2.6 for last year's Penguins/Sabres game at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The 2.9 overnight is ...
2009 NHL Winter Classic Videos! Outdoor Hockey is Awesome!
neswsports.com 1/3/2009 — NHL Winter Classic Videos! Outdoor Hockey is Awesome ! The NHL needs to do this more often. They need to play in retractable domes or something. I always think of Mystery Alaska when we have the winter classic. I grew up in the South, but I can ...
NHL Holds Outdoor Football Game To Spark Interest In League
sportscomedian.com 1/3/2009 — The NHL held an exhibition game outdoors yesterday in their 2009 Winter Classic, pitting the Detroit Red Wings against the Chicago Blackhawks in a game of football at Soldier Field. The league made the decision to have an annual football game each year in order to finally get a few minutes of...
My Day at Wrigley Field for the Winter Classic
wingingitinmotown.com 1/3/2009 — On December 31, I left the suburbs of Detroit to drive down to Chicago for 48 hours of hockey fun. On New Year's Eve, I attended the NHL party at the House of Blues where the different team and NHL officials were as well as members of the media. I ...
NHL Winter Classic does even better in ratings than '08
weblogs.newsday.com 1/3/2009 — Now it's REALLY official: The Winter Classic is the best thing to happen to the NHL in years.
Even without the novelty of snow in Buffalo for the inaugural game, Red Wings vs. Blackhawks at Wrigley Field bettered the TV ratings in 56 major markets ...
Florida tunes in the Winter Classic
fromtherink.com 1/3/2009 —
NHL Winter Classic 2009, broadcast New Year's Day on NBC from historic Wrigley Field, earned a 2.9 overnight rating and a 6 share (1-4:15 p.m. ET), the best overnight NHL regular season rating in nearly 13 years (Feb. 3, 1996 on Fox, six-game ...
From ratings to reviews, the NHL's epic Winter Classic victory
sports.yahoo.com 1/4/2009 — The concept of "overwhelming success" and Wrigley Field are usually diametrically opposed' but the ratings news from the NHL regarding the 2009 Winter Classic is really rather impressive: NHL Winter Classic 2009, broadcast New Year's Day ...
Picture this : NHL Winter Classic Photo Blog 1-1-09
community.post-gazette.com 1/4/2009 — A few of the highlights from the photo wire:
Mike Babcock's lid:
( Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images )
-A scrum:
(Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press)
-How exactly does Vince Vaughn appear more unnatural and awkward in front of a camera ...
NHL's Winter Classic Another Success —
MVN Outsider
The 2009 version of NHL's newest annual party was deemed another success. Reviews and ratings of the Winter Classic matchup at Wrigley Field between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks raved about the sport. Just like last year, the first question is whether or not to continue the game ...
2009 NHL Winter Classic Game Highlights —
Hockey Beat
In case you missed the 2009 NHL Winter Classic this past weekend, here are some game highlights. It took place at Chicago’s Wrigley Field where the Chicago Blackhawks faced off (and lost) against the Detroit Red Wings . It was a lot of fun and you could see that the players had a ...
Winter Classic Replay —
KK Hockey
On the NHL Network today…
12:00 PM - NHL Encore Presentation: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2009 - Red Wings at Blackhawks (NBC)
2:30 PM - NHL Encore Presentation: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2009 - Red Wings at Blackhawks (CBC)
NBC Says 2009 NHL Winter Classic Was Up Over 2008 —
Fang's Bites
Just received a press release from NBC Sports stating that the 2009 NHL Winter Classic was up 12% over last year. Here's the release: NHL WINTER CLASSIC ON NBC DELIVERS BEST REGULAR SEASON OVERNIGHT IN NEARLY 13 YEARS Tops Last Year's Event by 12% NEW YORK – January 3, 2009 – NHL Winter ...
2009 NHL Winter Classic "Field Sign" Hooded Sweatshirt —
Sport Syndicate
Reebok 2009 NHL Winter Classic "Field Sign" Hooded Sweatshirt
Show your support by wearing this Reebok(r) 2009 NHL(r) Winter Classic "Field Sign" hooded sweatshirt. It's made with a soft blend of cotton and polyester for long-lasting comfort and durability. The Wrigley Field sign with each ...
2009 Winter Classic Fan Pack —
Sport Syndicate
Wincraft NHL 2009 Winter Classic Fan Pack
Celebrate the 2009 Winter Classic with this officially licensed NHL(r) 2009 Winter Classic fan pack from WinCraft(tm). The fan pack includes a pennant, a reusable decal, and a domed puck. All three items are boldly emblazoned with the Winter Classic ...
Capitals Represented at the Winter Classic —
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No, there's been no announcement regarding next year's Winter Classic. Rumors are flying around about Fenway Park, or Philadelphia... actually every cold-weather city that hasn't already hosted is grist in the rumor mill. While we'd love to see the Capitals play in the great outdoors, it's all ...
Winter Classic Recaps —
The New York Rangers Blog
ESPN.com - Another successful outdoor tilt gives NHL its signature event CBS Sports - Winter Classic's only flaw? Should have come sooner Fox Sports - Winter Classic is loss for 'Hawks, win for city The Hockey News - THN at the Winter Classic: Great event signifies Chicago's renaissance ...
Future Venues For Winter Classic? —
Greatest Hockey Legends.com
The NHL Winter Classic at Chicago's Wrigley Field lived up to it's name.
And now the speculation begins as to who will host the New Year's Day game in 2010.
The NHL tried hard to have this year's game at Yankee Stadium in New York, presumably featuring the Rangers and Boston Bruins. I believe ...
NHL Winter Classic Diary: Postgame with the Wings —
FanHouse
by Eric McErlain At the end of the game, I had to choose to be in one of three places: the Chicago locker room, the main NHL interview room or the Wings locker room. In the end, I decided to go with the winners, concentrating on asking whether or not the NHL should continue with the ...
Red Wings Beat Blackhawks 6-4 at 2009 NHL Winter Classic —
Hockey Beat
The 2009 NHL Winter Classic went off without a hitch today and the rink looked amazing! The Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field 6-4 today.
I had a lot of fun watching it but I had to keep reminding myself that this was an outdoor game because the rink and ...
NHL Winter Classic Diary: A Fan Interview —
FanHouse
by Eric McErlain In between periods I've been ducking out of the press box and talking to individual fans about the game. It's been an enlightening experience -- and universally a positive one. Here's just one video of a conversation I had with Dave, a Flyers fan from Philadelphia who ...
Winter Classic —
hlog {Hockey's Ladies of Greatness}
My local team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, is not part of the Winter Classic. In a way that adds to the enjoyment. Watching a game with no vested interest in the outcome is quite liberating. The timing is unusual - Canadian aren't used to watching NHL games in the afternoon. Collectively, we love ...
Winter Classic Jerseys —
KK Hockey
I am getting emails and hits from search engines looking for the Winter Classic jerseys so I thought this would help you out.
If you are looking for a jersey with a name on the back, IceJerseys.com does a great job. I have personally seen their work with these jerseys and you will be ...
Winter Classic Pre-Game —
The New York Rangers Blog
To get yourself ready for today's Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field head over to NHL.com for all the latest on the game. ESPN has a few videos on the Classic including an all access with former Blackhawk player and coach Denis Savard here . ...
NHL Winter Classic 2010 —
Bleacher Report - NHL
Which Venues Should Host the Next Classic?
I love the idea of having one outdoor NHL game every year, but only one. If you have a second, third, or fourth outdoor game, it looses it's allure. So with that being said, here are my top three venues ...
Reflections From the 2009 Winter Classic —
Bleacher Report - NHL
On this fine, 32-degree New Year's Day of 2009, I proudly attended what was one of the more unique sporting events of my life. I'm not even sure where to begin with my reflections from the event, so I apologize if this comes across as a laundry list. ...
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