Winter Classic Goes To Caps In Last Seconds

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The HQ will admit that we like the idea of hockey being played outdoors and having it count in the standings...

This year's Winter Classic was in Washington, DC for the Caps and the Chicago Blackhawks.

There was actually talk that players would wear sunglasses to combat the sunshine that would be present at Nationals Park before 2:30 eastern time- the time of day that the sun would drop behind the home bleachers. But, as a bit of a make-good, the NHL decided to make the teams change ends in the first period at the half-way point in addition to the third period switch.

The winner went to Troy Brouwer, but not without some consternation and questioning of a late penalty call.

Here's the highlights


Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews was asked about the loss- and the stuff that happened late
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So, now it's back to playing hockey indoors until the Outdoor Classics come back in a little while...

Winter Classic Looks Cool, Sets Records

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When 106,000 people start tailgating at 9:30 in the morning for the Detroit-Toronto game, you know it has the shot to be something really special and really cool...

This was...


While seeing a toque on Jonathan Bernier is quite funny, but more out of necessity, it's still a riot...

Here's the Sportsnet version...

So, the HQ firmly believes the league is in a dangerous place... making sure that the Winter Classic is preserved as its special event, but not overdoing the damn thing- like Dodger Stadium this year...

DEVELOPING: NHL Set To Cancel Winter Classic...

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According to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos and his Twitter feed, the NHL is going to choke its golden goose and cancel the Winter Classic- scheduled for the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan on New Year's Day as well as associated events at Comerica Park...

Sources saying sponsors r being notified the #NHL Winter classic gm' will be cancelled. An official announcement coming as early as 2pm est

The crowd expected for the game was expected to surpass all attendance records for a hockey event...

The HQ would LOVE to see how the league is going to explain this one off the books...
And the HQ would like to congratulate all parties involved on their mangling of the labor issue and the associative Pee-Ahr nightmare...

More when we know more...

Arrest made in Winter Classic brawl

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A Philadelphia man whom police believe started a brawl after the NHL Winter Classic January 2nd, turned himself in Thursday afternoon.

That guy is 32-year old Dennis Veteri, a Flyers fan from New Jersey. Veteri is facing assault and reckless endangerment charges in the fight that left a New Jersey policeman and war veteran unconscious and needing stitches.

More from NBC 10 in Philadelphia RIGHT HERE

The fight, which involved a battle between Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers fans happened near Geno's and Pat's steaks in Philly and was shot on a cellphone, then posted to YouTube. It further enhances the STUPID factor of a percentage of fans. In this case, it adds to Philly's reputation as a horrible place to be a visiting fan. And no, that isn't something to be proud of.

Somewhere, somehow, someone needs to either teach these morons to respect visiting fans and realize its just a silly game being played or there are going to be repercussions. Criminal charges work...to a point because it keeps happening.

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