One of the most fun NHL games of the season is the Winter Classic. Two teams get together in a big outdoor stadium, throw a rink down and play a game of high-level pond hockey. It’s been an annual New Year’s Day tradition since 2008 and is the unofficial midpoint of the regular season.
As great as it is to see teams duke it out on the ice while also occasionally fighting the elements, it’s also the best opportunity to bust out a new jersey.
This year’s Winter Classic combatants, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins, have already been in a few Winter Classics.