NHL announces date and time for Blues-Blackhawks Winter Classic at Wrigley Field originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks will host the upcoming Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, but the NHL has announced the game will not be played on the usual New Year’s Day.
It was announced on Wednesday that the game will take place on December 31, 2024, with puck drop at 4:00 PM Central Time.
The game will mark the second time the Blackhawks have hosted the Winter Classic at Wrigley, and this time their opponent will be the St. Louis Blues.
The Blues and Blackhawks played in the 2017 Winter Classic at St. Louis’ Busch Stadium, with the Blues taking home the win in that game.
In fact, the Blackhawks have played six major league outdoor games with a 1-5 record. Their only win came in the 2014 Stadium Series game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field. They have also posted losses at Wrigley Field (2009), Nationals Park (2015), TCF Bank Stadium (2016) and Notre Dame Stadium (2019).
The NHL will also host an outdoor game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, with the Red Wings and Blue Jackets competing at the home of the Ohio State University football team.
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