Blues to host Blackhawks in Winter Classic on Jan. 2, 2017
The St. Louis Blues will finally play outdoors.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, St Louis will host the Chicago Blackhawks at Busch Stadium at the Winter Classic on Jan. 2, 2017, the league confirmed Wednesday.
Let's take it outside. https://t.co/8ecFHLVYoW #WinterClassichttps://t.co/D7S3vjNPHy
- St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 10, 2016
The NHL's annual marquee event is usually reserved for New Year's Eve, but the Centennial Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings, also announced Wednesday, will take priority next season.
Related: Maple Leafs to host Red Wings in Centennial Classic at BMO Field
Playing in their record fifth outdoor game and third Winter Classic, the Blackhawks will have a decided experience advantage. But upwards of 50,000 fans are expected to be in attendance, and the majority of them will be wearing blue.
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