NHL Winter Classic

Is proud to announce that Detroit Red Wings will host the 2013. Bridgestone NHL winter classic The Red Wings will face the Toronto Maple Leafs. And these two original six rivals we'll take this event to a new record setting level. On Tuesday January 1 2013. Our fans love the winter classic or teams are players love the winter classic Our broadcasters are business partners love it. And perhaps most importantly. Our fans loved it. And as soon as we announced one winter classic the speculation begins. As to where the next one will take place and who will be in it. On this is just a fantastic event for a league our team our players and our fans. And the winter classic and the activities around it have grown year after year and it was the vision of Mike and Marian Cilic. Both of whom are here today that this winter classic should be the biggest one ever. Because Detroit it's hockey town and Michigan is a hotbed of hockey. We're excited to commissioner Bettman and NHL Has selected you -- red wings to host two through thirteen Nash are. Winter classic this community deserves a great event like this. This is one of the greatest sports towns ever in this celebration of the sports are -- well provided tremendous positive. Impact. To our community. We're committed to making this the best NHL winter classic ever. Especially with the addition of the inaugural hockey town winter festival. We're proud to show the world why we love hockey