WINTER CLASSIC (Game 39) Preview: Let's Take This Outside!

MVNsoccer posted 1/1/2008 from www.faceoff-factor.com [flag]

FaceOff Factor: What better way to kick off the new year than to watch a nationally-televised game involving the Pittsburgh Penguins that will make NHL history? --- I guess not dealing with a New Year’s hangover would be nice, but let’s not get greedy. --- If the game cannot be played due to poor weather, it will be rescheduled for Wednesday at 7:00. --- And now on to the preview… [link]

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