John Shannon @JSportsnet NHL will announce the 2014 Winter Classic to be played at the Big House on Jan 1/14, this Sunday in Detroit. DRW vs TML. #nosurprise
Hearing the same thing at Dodgers stadium. An outdoor game in LA is actually easier logistically than in Pittsburgh. The issue with ice is not as much the temperature as the humidity. As long as it doesn't rain and the temp is less than 80 degrees ice can be made. Cameras getting glare from the sun could be an issue, especially since they want an early game in NY and a 1 pm local time start in LA.
The second issue is opponent. I would think the Ducks or the Sharks would want in on this but NBC may want a national draw. Especially since it is the second game and many people have already had their fill of hockey.
It is suppose to happen on Hockey Day in America, which last year was Feb 17th. Can you say Olympics? So I don't know when that day is next year.
More rumors on the Kings game
Jan 25 2014
Vs the Ducks NBC wont like this so it may change.
They are now talking 5 pm Pacific time. After the sun is down somewhat
Still NY in the earlier matchup.
Also a game on hockey day in Canada.
So four games total. That is a lot if expensive tickets