Too much sun could delay start of Winter Classic at Nationals Park. WASHINGTON - - A Winter Classic with sunglasses? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE 2014 BRIDGESTONE NHL WINTER CLASSIC®? an attendance record for an NHL game by hosting over 105,000 hockey. . by the NHL to proceed on time instead of delay the game. 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on Thursday was a testament to. game of hockey. ![]() With a halftime in the first period? Or delayed for a couple of hours on account of, well, gorgeous weather? Those were among the options discussed Wednesday as the NHL faced the prospect of playing its showcase outdoor game on a bright, sunny New Year's Day in the nation's capital. NHL Winter Classic; National Hockey League. the first home team to win a Winter Classic. The 2011 game was played at. The 2011 Classic, played in prime time.![]() ![]()
Will it be frosty in D. C. or too sunny? Who are the teams involved and what's at stake? Katie Strang has the answers. Having completed an endless list of tasks, the Capitals' equipment managers have prepared Nationals Park for the Winter Classic, writes Scott Burnside. Capitals equipment manager Brock Myles and his crew brought everything a hockey team needs to Nationals Park to make a baseball room ready for an NHL team, Scott Burnside writes. Related"Nobody wants to delay the game," NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said. ![]() ![]() So if there's any way we can avoid delaying the game, we're going to avoid delaying the game."Faceoff is scheduled for 1 p. Nationals Park for the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals. The forecast calls for lots of sun and few clouds - - and therefore lots of glare on the sheet of ice - - with a high temperature in the low 4. It would be more of a player- safety issue," Daly said. The glare, if you're having trouble picking up the puck, I think there'd be a concern."The Capitals found that out during Wednesday's midday practice, when the ice was soft at one corner of the rink and the puck was sometimes hard to see. They tried various forms of eye black, a seemingly appropriate attire for an event taking place on a baseball field."It was pretty bad," defenseman Mike Green said. Once you got on the ice and were skating around, it took about five or 1. It should be tough on the goalies if that's the case tomorrow."Defenseman Karl Alzner stood out by wearing a pair of ordinary sunglass. He said he'll wear them again Thursday if allowed - - a member of the league's hockey operations department confirmed to ESPN. Katie Strang that they will be - - because they made a world of difference."That actually might be the way to go," defenseman Nate Schmidt said. If it comes to it, you might see a lot more guys wearing them."Capitals coach Barry Trotz said there had been discussions about switching ends at the 1. Such an arrangement would require an OK from the Blackhawks and the league. The Winter Classic could be delayed by as much as 9. Thursday afternoon's game at Nationals Park. AP Photo/Susan Walsh. The more straightforward solution, although the one least preferred, would be to delay the start until the sun has moved behind the baseball stands enough for shadows to cover the entire rink, which will happen around 2: 3. Daly said a decision won't be made until "as close to the game" as possible on Thursday."Any delay - - and hopefully there won't be one - - would be a minimal delay," Daly said. The NHL has more incentive than usual this year to get the game going on time. For the first time, the Classic is sharing New Year's Day with college football games that have national title implications. A long delay could put at least part of the Classic head- to- head against the College Football Playoff semifinal between Oregon and Florida State. The Classic has had two weather delays since the inaugural game in 2. ![]() The 2. 01. 1 game in Pittsburgh, also involving the Capitals, was postponed until prime time because of rain, and the 2. Classic in Philadelphia was delayed two hours because of sun. As for personnel, Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will skate during warmups Thursday to determine if he will play. Orpik didn't practice Wednesday as the team went through its paces. He injured his right knee Monday night against the New York Islanders. Trotz said Orpik was doing better and that there was no structural damage to the knee. But Trotz added: "We will not put him at risk" just to play him in the Classic. The Associated Press contributed to this report. NHL Winter Classic Frequently Asked Questions - Detroit Red Wings. WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE 2. BRIDGESTONE NHL WINTER CLASSIC®? Who: Toronto Maple Leafs® (visitor) vs. Detroit Red Wings® (home) When: Wednesday, January 1, 2. New Year’s Day) – time TBD Where: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MIWHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE 2. SIRIUS XM® HOCKEYTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL™? A number of events are being planned for Comerica Park™ in downtown Detroit. Beginning in mid- December, this salute to hockey called the 2. Sirius. XM® Hockeytown Winter Festival™ will include a two- week outdoor celebration for hockey fans of all ages and will be highlighted by a star- studded 2. Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Alumni Showdown™ at Comerica Park™ on New Year’s Eve (time TBD). Other confirmed events for Comerica Park include: Dec. GREAT LAKES INVITATIONALDec. Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech. 7: 0. Western Michigan vs. Michigan. Dec. 2. Consolation Game. Championship Game. Dec. 2. 9ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE DOUBLEHEADER1: 3. Windsor Spitfires vs. Saginaw Spirit. 5: 0. London Knights vs. Plymouth Whalers. Dec. 3. 0AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE5: 0. Toronto Marlies vs. Grand Rapids Griffins. Dec. 3. 12. 01. 3 MAPLE LEAFS vs. RED WINGS ALUMNI SHOWDOWN™1: 0. Maple Leafs Alumni vs. Red Wings Alumni. Maple Leafs Alumni vs. Red Wings Alumni. Additional events are being scheduled and will be announced once they are booked. Additional events being considered are: - - Youth Hockey Games - - High School Games - - Open Skates - - Corporate Skating Parties - - Sled Hockey Games. WHEN WILL TICKETS GO ON SALE AND HOW CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS? Ticket information will be released at a later date. Teams will communicate with their season ticket holders once ticket information is finalized. Fans interested in becoming 2. Red Wings Full or Partial Season Ticket Holders should contact the Red Wings® ticket office at 3. Detroit. Red. Wings. WHY IS THE 2. 01. BRIDGESTONE NHL WINTER CLASSIC® BEING PLAYED AT MICHIGAN STADIUM? The 2. 01. 4 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® has become an event that has grown exponentially over the last five years. Michigan Stadium provides the opportunity for the NHL to set an attendance record for an NHL game by hosting over 1. IS THERE A WEBSITE WHERE I CAN GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THE 2. BRIDGESTONE NHL WINTER CLASSIC® AND THE 2. SIRIUS XM® HOCKEYTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL™? Yes. The website is Detroit. Red. Wings. com/2. NHLWinter. Classic. Additionally, fans can text the word “classic” to 2. Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® and 2. Sirius. XM® Hockeytown Winter Festival™. WHERE AND WHEN CAN I PURCHASE MERCHANDISE? Beginning April 7, 2. Joe Louis Arena and Hockeytown Authentics located at 1. E. Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 4. ARE THE 2. 01. 4 NHL WINTER CLASSIC® AND 2. SIRIUS XM® HOCKEYTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL™ PART OF A SEASON TICKET HOLDER’S TICKET PACKAGE? No. Season ticket packages for the 2. Detroit Red Wings season consist of 4. Joe Louis Arena. HOW DO I MAKE SURE NOT TO MISS ANY INFORMATION IN THE COMING MONTHS? Register online to ensure that you receive all event information. Please visit Detroit. Red. Wings. com/2. NHLWinter. Classic or text the word “classic” to 2. HOW DO I INQUIRE ABOUT SCHEDULING ICE TIME FOR MY TEAM, COMPANY OR GROUP? Complete the inquiry form below to request more information about obtaining ice time during the 2. Sirius. XM® Hockeytown Winter Festival™. Dates and times of all ancillary events, including youth games, high school games, open skates, corporate skating parties, sled hockey games, etc. Please visit Detroit. Red. Wings. com/2. NHLWinter. Classic or text the word “classic” to 2. Sirius. XM® Hockeytown Winter Festival™. IS WEATHER A CONCERN FOR THE 2. BRIDGESTONE NHL WINTER CLASSIC®? The NHL's priority is to make certain the entire event is safe and fun for players and fans. The NHL has the best ice technicians and maintenance crews in the world continually working to provide optimal playing conditions.*Msg & data rates may apply. No more than three messages per week. Text STOP to cancel. Text HELP for help. To request specific information please fill out the form below.
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