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 […]
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Frozen Fenway returns in 2012
The Boston Red Sox are bringing back a hockey rink to Fenway Park this winter, featuring community skates and college and high-school hockey games. Two hockey doubleheaders are scheduled for Jan. 7 and 14; the early games will be high-school matches with Hockey East college games slated for the 6 p.m. nightcap. The Jan. 7 […]
Cleveland to unveil Snow Days at Progressive Field
It’s the dream of every baseball team to monetize a ballpark in winter months, but the Cleveland Indians are building weeks of promotions and activities into a six-week promotion: Snow Days, featuring ice skating, snow tubing and more. Each day, beginning on Nov. 26, the Indians will blanket Progressive Field with 150 tons of snow, […]