Yesterday’s Winter Classic press conference was more than a chance to do a photo op in the Art Deco majesty of Fair Park. It was the Dallas Stars’ first real chance to imagine what their Cotton Bowl showcase can become, writes Mike Heika.
The game will be history-making by design, Heika reports:
The fact that the 12th NHL Winter Classic will be held in a southern venue with two teams who have never before played an outdoor game -- Dallas and Nashville -- is one of the reasons the game is happening.