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Recent NHL Outdoor Games

The Calgary Flames hosted theMontreal Canadiens in the 2011 TimHortons NHL Heritage Classic atCalgary's McMahon Stadium. Afestive, sellout crowd of 41,022 bravedcold temperatures on a sunny winterafternoon to see the home town teamdefeat the Canadiens 4-0. ReneBourque scored twice for the Flames,who sported retro maroon and yellowuniforms, and goalie Miikka Kiprusoffmade 39 saves to secure the shutout.

The 2011 Tim Hortons NHL HeritageClassic marked the first regular-season NHL game contested outdoorsin Canada since 2003.

The 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classicwas the most-viewed NHL regular seasongame in 36 years with an average of 4.5million watching in primetime as the

Washington Capitals defeated the hostPittsburgh Penguins in front of more than68,000 at sold out Heinz Field. The game,originally scheduled for the afternoon, wasplayed at night under the bright lights ofHeinz Field after a storm brought rain andforced the delayed start time.

After a scoreless first period, Evgeni Malkingot the party rolling at the 2:13 into the

2011 Tim Hortons NHLHeritage Classic

McMahon Stadium - Calgary, AlbertaFebruary 20, 2011

Montreal Canadiens vs. Calgary FlamesAttendance: 41,022

Entertainment Performances by:

Paul Brandt - Canadian National AnthemThompson Square - United States National Anthem

Allegiance Elite - Pre-GameTokyo Police Club - First Intermission

2011 BridgestoneNHL Winter ClassicHeinz Field – Pittsburgh, PA

January 1, 2011Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Attendance: 68,111

Entertainment Performances by: Jackie Evancho – United States National Anthem

Steven Page – Canadian National AnthemHinder – Pre-Game

The Clarks – First Intermission



second period when he scored the game-opening goal with a sweet breakaway. But the hometeam's lead lasted just 4:41, as forward Mike Knuble scored. At 14:45, Eric Fehr put Washingtoninto the lead. Washington skated away with a 3-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The January 1st game broughttogether two of the League’s star players, pinned against one another,and provided an unforgettableexperience to both.

The 2011 Bridgestone NHL WinterClassic also brought to life an HBOspecial entitled 24/7Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHLWinter Classic which earned a SportsEmmy Award for outstanding editedsports special.

The 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic “turned out to be the equivalent of a walk-off grandslam over the Green Monster at famed Fenway Park,” according to the post-game coverage on

NHL.com. After a magical day at Fenway Park,the third installment of the Bridgestone NHLWinter Classic firmly established the event as anational sports property. Demand for ticketsexceeded 307,000 and 38,112 attended thegame.

"The experience is once-in-a-lifetime," said Flyers coach Peter Laviolette. "FenwayPark. Bruins. Flyers. Forty-thousand people on a perfect day. You couldn't ask for anythingbetter for the game of hockey.” Marco Sturm's goal at the 1:57 mark of overtime capped afurious rally by the Boston Bruins, who defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 2-1.

The Flyers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second period when Danny Syvret scored hisfirst NHL goal. The Bruins tied it up in dramatic fashion when Mark Recchi scored during apowerplay late in the third period.

Bridgestone 2010NHL Winter ClassicFenway Park – Boston, MA

January 1, 2010Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins

Attendance: 38,112

Entertainment Performances by: James Taylor – United States National Anthem

Daniel Powter – Canadian National AnthemDropkick Murphys – Pre-Game



Shawn Thornton fought Dan Carcillo 12 minutes into the first period as the two

combatants became the first players to receive fighting majors in the three-year history of theWinter Classic.

Historic Wrigley Field hosted the BridgestoneNHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2009. The

40,818 fans packing the ballpark and thethousands more on rooftops across the streetenjoyed a fast-paced game played in comfortable32-degree weather. The defending Stanley Cupchampion Detroit Red Wings faced an early 3-1deficit, but scored five unanswered goals to rallyand defeat the hometown Chicago Blackhawks 6-4. Red Wings center Jiri Hudler scored two goalsand goaltender Ty Conklin, starting his thirdregular-season outdoor NHL game, made 43saves in Detroit’s victory. Despite his team’s loss, Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane relishedthe experience of playing in an outdoor game. "It's probably a once-in-a-lifetime thing for some

of us, and I definitely cherished it," Kane said. "If I could ever play in a game like that again I'ddefinitely love to. It was really cool being out there."

Bridgestone NHL Winter ClassicWrigley Field - Chicago, Illinois

January 1, 2009Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Attendance: 40,818

Entertainment Performances by: Jim Cornelison – United States National AnthemScotty Newlands – Canadian National Anthem

Northwestern Univ. “Wildcat” Marching Band – First IntermissionNorthern Illinois Univ. “Huskie” Marching Band – Second Intermission

Ceremonial Puck-Drop by: Bobby Hull and Ted Lindsay



A festive crowd of 71,217 fans – the most-ever to watch an NHL game – packed Buffalo’s RalphWilson Stadium on January 1, 2008, for the Amp Energy NHL Winter Classic, the first regular-season outdoor NHL game in the U.S. Played through a steady afternoon snowfall, the eventtook on a magical feel. In the end, the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the host Buffalo Sabres 2-1in a shootout as the Penguins’ 20-year old captain Sidney Crosby finished the game in excitingfashion, beating Sabres’ goaltender Ryan Miller as the snow continued to fall. “When you see70,000 people jammed into a stadium to watch hockey it’s a good sign,” Crosby said. “Theatmosphere and environment, I don’t think you can beat that. It’s something to look back on andsay we had a lot of great memories being a part of it.”

The NHL Heritage Classic wasstaged at Edmonton'sCommonwealth Stadium onNovember 22, 2003. In the first-ever regular-season NHL game tobe played outdoors, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the

hometown Oilers 4-3 in front of a crowd of 57,167. Temperaturesduring the later part of the game dropped below zero. "Every guy inhere knows how special this moment is," said then-Montrealdefenseman Sheldon Souray. "It's something that we can look backon at the end of our careers and be proud that we were a part of."Edmonton's Shawn Horcoff added, "Walking out there for the firsttime was pretty amazing. Looking in the stands and seeing that

many people, was such a big thrill, something that will probably never happen again."

NHL Heritage ClassicEdmonton, AlbertaNovember 22, 2003

Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton OilersAttendance: 57,167

Amp EnergyNHL Winter Classic

Orchard Park, New YorkJanuary 1, 2008

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo SabresAttendance: 71,217

Entertainment Performances by: Ronan Tynan – God Bless America

Doug Allen – Canadian National AnthemSam Roberts – Second Intermission

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