sports.espn.go.com - 1/2/2009
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CHICAGO -- Clinching day in baseball is an exciting time. So it was fitting that the Detroit Red Wings essentially clinched the Central Division title at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day with a 6-4 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks . OK, we know there's lots of hockey left to play this ...
examiner.com - 1/2/2009
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The Detroit Red Wings defeat the Chicago Blackhawks
6-4 in the 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field...
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Wings win! Wings win!
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com - 1/1/2009
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Some videos from the Winter Classic at Wrigley
Field in Chicago....thanks to all the people that have...
uploaded videos to Youtube today. There will be more later. What a great day for hockey!!!
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Videos From Wrigley.....
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Winter Classic stuff - 1-2-09
Empty Netters —
Pardon our highly original headline. We're not feeling too sharp after two live blogs yesterday.
Can we openly campaign for another Winter Classic involving the Penguins? Is that selfish? Is it even more selfish to campaign for to be here in Pittsburgh? We know it's not likely. The NHL will probably pursue larger markets like New York or Boston next season. And the conducting one of these things is an enormous logistical undertaking for any team, let alone one a season and a half away from moving into a new building.
But we so want to hear John Barbero and Jeff Jimerson in Heinz Field.
Here's a round-up of all the Winter Classic ...
Post-Classic II out-of-town round-up
Snapshots —
... status of the Winter Classic series, and Pierre LeBrun explains why the Wings did make a statement, whether they'd prefer to admit it or not: January 1, ESPN : [P]erhaps lost in the hoopla of a fantastic Winter Classic spectacle, the NHL's best foray outdoors to this point, is the real meaning of what transpired on the ice. Just three days ago, riding a franchise-record nine-game winning streak, the up-and-coming Blackhawks were breathing down Detroit's neck. "Do you really think the Hawks can win the Cup?" a fan breathlessly asked us upon our arrival here Tuesday morning. ...
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The Blackhawks had their fun in the sun Wednesday at Wrigley Field. During practice for the 2009 Winter Classic, ...
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Outside in the elements, the Detroit Red Wings showed they can play the Chicago Blackhawks anywhere, anytime, in any conditions. And still beat them. Pavel Datsyuk skated through two defenders for a go-ahead score in a three-goal second period, and ...
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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. ...
Reviewing the 2009 Winter Classic —
Bleacher Report - NHL 1/2/2009
First off, a very Happy New Year to all my readers, as well as all the writers on Bleacher Report. Hope the holidays were good to all of you.
Now then, let's chat a bit about the topic of the day for any hockey fan: The Winter Classic.
This year, ...
