One of my favorite games to attend is the annual NHL Winter Classic. The teams play outdoors in a unique environment, so each game is literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This year, the game will be in Ann Arbor, Michigan at The Big House.
Who Is Playing In The Winter Classic?
This year, the Detroit Red Wings are hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game will be held on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2014. The time is still TBD due to weather and other related items.
Michigan Stadium (aka The Big House) provides the opportunity for the NHL to set an attendance record for an NHL game by hosting over 105,000 hockey fans.
What About The 2013 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 2013 SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival will include a two-week outdoor celebration for hockey fans of all ages and will be highlighted by a star-studded 2013 Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Alumni Showdown at Comerica Park on New Year’s Eve (time TBD).
How Do I Win Tickets?
York, the official Heating and Air Conditioning Sponsor of the NHL, is holding a contest where the Grand Prize includes:
- Round trip airfare for two
- Two nights in a hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Two tickets to the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2014
- $500 in pre-paid gift card
This package has an approximate value of $3,000!
To enter the contest, click here and complete the form.
What If I Want To Buy Tickets For The 2014 Winter Classic?
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 2013-14 Red Wings Full or Partial Season Ticket Holders should contact the Red Wings ticket office at 313-471-7575 or go to DetroitRedWings.com.
Conclusion
I’ve been fortunate to attend the Winter Classics in Boston and Philadelphia. The environment and excitement is unlike any hockey game I’ve ever attended. I’ll be in Cabo, so I’m not going this year, but it’s on my calendar for 2015!!! Good luck!
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