2009NhlWinterClassic News

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Wanted: Winter Classic Thief

A strange story came out of last week's Winter Classic, in which an unscrupulous fan apparently robbed a 14-year-old of a prized gift from one of the NHL's biggest stars.The Chicago Tribune has the story of how Kalan Plew of suburban Gurnee was waiting above the third-base dugout when he was hoping to get a high-five from...

FanHouse Roundtable: Planning the 2010 Winter Classic

On Thursday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice at Wrigley Field in the Winter Classic. After a sluggish first period that saw Chicago jump out to an early 3-1 lead, the Red Wings roared back and claimed a 6-4 victory, thanks in large part to a pair of goals from Jiri Hudler, and a highlight...

The Ice Sheet: Reflections on the Winter Classic

Every Monday morning The Ice Sheet will take a close look at everything that's happened in the NHL since Friday night at 5:00 p.m. -- or if need be, anything else the author wants to bleat about. To read them all, click here.Though it's been almost four days since I left Wrigley Field under cover of darkness -- the above...

NHL Winter Classic Diary: Postgame With the Wings

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 Winter Classic. While my answer is a resounding yes,...

NHL Winter Classic Diary: On the Way to Wrigley Field

I thought I had posted this video earlier in the day, but for some reason it didn't transmit. No matter, here it is again, as I recorded my trip from the hotel on Michigan Avenue all the way to Wrigley Field. While I've been jabbering all day on Twitter about how the Winter Classic has been a great showcase for the...