The NHL Winter Classic is an annual regular season outdoor hockey game played on New Year's Day in a football or baseball stadiums in an area with a resident NHL team. The first Winter Classic was in 2008. Our very own, Rick Brandt has attended three (Washington D.C., Boston, and New York)! During this podcast we learn from Rick what makes this unique sporting event a must for any hockey fan. Along with the NHL All-Star Game, the Winter Classic is considered one of the NHL's premier events; with matchups generally booked to showcase the league's most popular teams and players, the event garners the league its highest attendance and among its highest television ratings. The event is typically promoted as a return to the sport's outdoor roots, meant to evoke memories of pond hockey. Its popularity has led to the scheduling of additional outdoor hockey games. The Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily have named the Winter Classic its "Sports Event of the Year" multiple times. The event has become the NHL most watched regular season game in the United States, rivaling the ratings for the Stanley Cup. #NHL #Winterclassic--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebrothersbrandt/support
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