There has been speculation on where the next Winter Classic will be held. The Winter Classic has been a major success over the years and it's exemplified hockey in its purest sense. All fans for all teams wish for the opportunity for their home team to host this Classic event. I'm fortunate enough, even though they're not hosting, that my New York Rangers will be a part of history tomorrow at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia and New York have been a major rivalry in the NHL for a number of years and I'm sure it will be amazing. But I wondering where there next destination will be with this event. Here are the past Winter Classics to date:
2008: Ralph Wilson Stadium- Buffalo Sabres Vs Pittsburgh Penguins
2009: Wrigley Field- Chicago Blackhawks Vs Detroit Red Wings
2010: Fenway Park- Boston Bruins Vs Philadelphia Flyers
2011: Heinz Field- Pittsburgh Penguins Vs Washington Capitals
2012: Citizens Bank Park- Philadelphia Flyers Vs New York Rangers
There are a number of candidates for the next Winter Classic and I feel there should be no "repeat" teams involved. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have already been involved twice and I think there are a number of teams that should host this event. For 2013, I believe the next Winter Classic should be hosted in Canada, where hockey is a religion.
I think the next Winter Classic should be hosted in Rogers Centre by the Toronto Maple Leafs against their biggest rival, the Montreal Canadiens.
Let me know who you think the next Winter Classic should include!
