Winter Classic In Wrigley?

[pcgd]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-b...0,2071066.story

Pretty cool. I'd rather it be at Soldier Field for the number of people, but I'll still be there freezing my toes off for sure!

[CC97]

What's 80% of Wrigley Field's capacity? I'm happy for that market, I really am, they deserve a big event...

[no97]

What's 80% of Wrigley Field's capacity? I'm happy for that market, I really am, they deserve a big event...

Wrigley holds ~40,000, so figure 32,000, however, there is a long tradition of building temporary bleachers for football, World Series (don't laugh), soccer and other events at the ballpark. For a great history of the ballpark, read Stuart Shea's Wrigley Field: The Unauthorized Biography.

Moose

[Steve-O]

I am going to try and make it there for this, huge Hawks fan and I can't miss this!

[DDR]

I think they're gonna have a huge demand, and that's why I don't get why they're not just doing it in Soldiers Field. Plus, at Soldiers Field you can get some tailgating going.

[Lee.]

Whoever goes, please, get me a shirt.

[pollux]

That's pretty cool. I hope the NHL will continue with Winter Classics, it's a great idea. One per season would be enough, though...

[NJTank]

I want one in New York

But I think Wrigley is an excellent venue and Wings vs Blackhawks is a good rivalary and the Hawks appear to be turning the corner.

And I do agree Pullux one a year keeps it a special event

[charger77]

Please let the entire detroit roster get sick from the event

- Dan

[nyk]

So I guess the Rangers/Bruins game not gonna happen outdoors anymore. I know there was issues with the old Yankees Stadium being used. One cause it will be turned over to the city at the end of MLB season and concerns of some of the pipes in Yankee Stadium being used in the winter time.

[NJTank]

Maybe in 2010 they could do Rangers vs Islanders at Citi Field

[philly97flyer]

As much as I wanted to see a Flyers/Pens game at Penn State, this probably makes the most sense for the league. I do, however, think that although it may make more sense to have the game at Soldier Field (for attendance and tailgating purposes), it would probably be better suited at Wrigley because it would give a new dynamic to the event which was only held in football stadiums before.

[Gothamite]

I want one in New York

Wait until the new Yankee Stadium opens.

[chuckymack]

This is awesome. Good God, I'm so effing THERE!

[NEW.ERA]

Calgary vs. Edmonton at McMahon Stadium

that would be the day

[Billy B]

That would be great if they play the game at Wrigley, although I think Soldier Field would be the better choice. I'm hoping that I would be able to find a way to get tickets, this would be a great game.

[TBGKon]

That would be great if they play the game at Wrigley, although I think Soldier Field would be the better choice. I'm hoping that I would be able to find a way to get tickets, this would be a great game.

I bet the problem with using Soldier Field is the fact that the Bears could potentially need the stadium for a playoff game. I know it's a longshot for the Bears to make the playoffs, but you have to have it planned out for every scenario.

[jkrdevil]

I think they're gonna have a huge demand, and that's why I don't get why they're not just doing it in Soldiers Field. Plus, at Soldiers Field you can get some tailgating going.

Wrigley Field is a very famous venue. Soldier Field (especially since the remodel) is less so. This is a made for TV event, attendance is secondary. Thus they are going to put it in the more famous stadium in hopes to draw a few extra viewers. Not to mention it is easier to hold the event in Wrigley as they won't have to scramble to build the rink like last year to work around Bears football.

[Sodboy13]

I think they're gonna have a huge demand, and that's why I don't get why they're not just doing it in Soldiers Field. Plus, at Soldiers Field you can get some tailgating going.

I can't believe you're from Chicago.

[winghaz]

I love this trend of more and more hockey games being played outdoors.

But I want it to go further. I want to see NBA games played outdoors. In the winter. Like the Pistons vs. the Cavaliers at Comerica or what used to be the Jake. Man, that would be fun.