After a fifth consecutive Winter Classic yesterday, we should wonder where to next. And yesterday's game between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers lived up to the classic term. Credit Henrik Lundqvist saving a penalty shot late in the game to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory at Citizens Bank Park.
Now where will the 2013 Winter Classic be played. Here are my likely locations.
Comerica Park, Detroit
Red Wings' owner Mike Ilitch also owns the Tigers. Detroit would have friendly weather for outdoor hockey. A popular team.
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Not too far from Detroit. Would likely draw the biggest NHL crowd ever, over the first 2008 Winter Classic in Buffalo. Plus, a college hockey rink was placed on this field recently.
Target Field, Minneapolis
Though the Wild have not been a storied franchise during its short existence, outdoor hockey in Minnesota makes sense.
CitiPark, New York
Since Yankee Stadium seems booked with the Pinstripe Bowl, and MetLife Stadium having two tenants busy near New Year's Day, this may be the best option remaining in New York. Rangers-Islanders?
Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
With the star presence of Alexander Ovechkin, this would somewhat work, however, don't trust the weather too much. Plus, I think RFK would be a better venue, just not enough time to lay a rink with the Military Bowl that close to New Year's Day.
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