Quinn01 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) DETROIT -- The NHL's Winter Classic has grown bigger each season of its five-year existence. It's only fitting that the next stop for the Jan. 1 outdoor game will be at Michigan Stadium, known by many as "The Big House." NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Thursday morning the 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic -- between Original Six rivals Detroit and Toronto -- will be played at the home of the University of Michigan's football team in Ann Arbor. Bettman made the announcement at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, which will host the Hockeytown Winter Festival, a week-long celebration of the game at all levels. The 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic marks the first time a Canadian-based franchise is part of the festivities. It also marks the first time that the events of Winter Classic week will be split between two venues. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=616022 Edited February 9, 2012 by Quinn01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Detroit and Toronto? Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Detroit and Toronto? Meh. Meh? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Detroit deserves another winter classic. Oh wait, this isn't 'things devil fans never say' thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Interesting that they chose Toronto and not another US TV market to appease NBC on this one. So, what do you think, a Chicago-Vancouver winter classic 2 years from now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Meh? Really? Yep. Detroit gets another one, and Toronto, honestly, I couldn't care less about. I mean, I understand why I guess. Two big markets. I'll (probably) watch, but would it kill the NHL to put two new teams in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It is the only way Toronto is going to be on a big stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It is the only way Toronto is going to be on a big stage. Bazzzzzing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Honestly, we all know that we will not be in this event for a long long time if at all. All I want is some different teams in it once in a while, even though Toronto hasn't been in a winter classic yet. Start incorporating other teams not just the original 6. Its getting boring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Honestly, we all know that we will not be in this event for a long long time if at all. All I want is some different teams in it once in a while, even though Toronto hasn't been in a winter classic yet. Start incorporating other teams not just the original 6. Its getting boring. Well, there are some restrictions... 1) You want to hit the big markets to generate excitement 2) It's an outdoor game, that eliminates a ton of arenas This is the first time a Canadian team is being used for the Winter Classic. They sometimes play a Heritage Classic. This is a good way to ease a Canadian market into the mix. You won't see teams with a low fan base in the Winter Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Well, there are some restrictions... 1) You want to hit the big markets to generate excitement 2) It's an outdoor game, that eliminates a ton of arenas This is the first time a Canadian team is being used for the Winter Classic. They sometimes play a Heritage Classic. This is a good way to ease a Canadian market into the mix. You won't see teams with a low fan base in the Winter Classic. I personally would like to see the Devils and Rangers in Central Park. I think that would be awesome. Im not just saying that as a Devils fan. I would like to see any professional game out of Central Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion15 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Start incorporating other teams not just the original 6. Its getting boring. and philly and the penguins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I personally would like to see the Devils and Rangers in Central Park. I think that would be awesome. Im not just saying that as a Devils fan. I would like to see any professional game out of Central Park. Sure, it would be cool, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I can see Devils / Rangers happening in 2014.......Yes for tv, but if we're both two elite teams - I can see them doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'd love to see that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Rangers yes, but Devils? Not a chance. I don't think the NHL will give us this unless we win back to back Cups or something. It would be Rangers / Bruins or something along those lines, maybe Rangers / Canadiens and at Yankee Stadium not Central Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I could see a superbowl 2014 tie in, can't you guys? I think that would be cool actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I personally would like to see the Devils and Rangers in Central Park. I think that would be awesome. Im not just saying that as a Devils fan. I would like to see any professional game out of Central Park. If there ever was a WC in Central Park you can bet the Devils will not be in it. I have come to accept for the last couple of years that the Devils will never ever be in the WC. I will still get excited to see them no matter who is in them and depending on who is in them. I was actually really hoping for a Colorado/Detroit one for next year. It will happen eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Toronto in the Winter Classic with an unfiltered Brian Burke can be interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I would have LOVED to have seen last night's Devs/Rags game get into a 24/7 show though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Putting Toronto in the WC is a good way to appease the Canadian media, and even though Detroit's been in it before, the Big House will be a fantastic venue for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven M. Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Actually, given the fact that the NHL seems to be rolling with this first game is away, second game is home format, is it really that incomprehensible that the Devils play them? Who would fit better? The Islanders maybe? They can't do a rematch with Philly... Boston? Haven't they already played two? (legit question: unsure if they've played one or two). I think the Devils would be the perfect fit... HAVING SAID THAT (in the words of seinfeld and larry david) ... I am not getting my hopes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Dose Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Boston? Haven't they already played two? (legit question: unsure if they've played one or two). Boston hosted one and that has been it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The Leafs will generate tons of revenue, but in reality the Devils have a more exciting team.. The Leafs could suck like Columbus and might still get the nod for this because their fans will spend $ regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Looks like Detroit will be having a "Winter Festival" that has tons of stuff ranging from highschool hockey games to celebrity games. It will be Toronto vs Detroit in next years winter classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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