The entire turf is out at Comerica Park, as the Detroit Tigers prep for the installation of a hockey rink as part of the NHL’s Winter Classic and the Hockeytown Winter Festival. The actual Winter Classic will be played at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, where the Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs […]
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Comerica Park, Michigan Stadium to host ’13 Winter Classic
The chatter was true: Michigan Stadium and Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, will both host games at the 2013 NHL Winter Classic. The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved a lease of the historic football stadium today for Dec. 1, 2012 until mid-January 2013; the NHL will pay $3 million for it […]
Let it snow: hockey at a ballpark near you
With Citizens Bank Park proving to be a smash hosting the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, it’s clear a ballpark is the perfect venue for outdoor hockey. Here are some ballparks worthy of hosting a future Classic — or other winter activities. In terms of sightlines and access, a ballpark works amazingly well as a venue […]