The Bruins will host their press event later this afternoon, where more information will be officially revealed concerning the Winter Classic. “The 2016 National Hockey League Bridgestone Winter Classic will be the 910th regular-season or playoff meeting between these two clubs, but it will be the first one, however, played outdoors”.
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The Winter Classic is set for January 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET and will air on NBC.
The home of the Patriots and Revolution will host the return of outdoor hockey on New Year’s Day.
Besides just the Winter Classic, Gary Bettmen also stated that the Bruins Canadiens alumni game will take place December 31st and that there will be all access with both teams leading up to the event.
“After more than nine decades and more than 900 regular-season or playoff games between these great rivals, the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens will add to the legend of their competition in a unique way”, Bettman said.
The Boston Bruins haven’t launched the jerseys they may put on at this yr’s Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium towards the Montreal Canadiens but, however they’ve given followers a sneak peek of the brand they may use.
“When you think about sports franchises with traditions of excellence and success, the Boston Bruins, the Montreal Canadiens and the New England Patriots would have to rank at the top of any list”, said Bettman. There was no better rivalry to have than these two teams.
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Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson, left, walks on the field at… Seated are New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, center, and Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, right. “Since Gillette Stadium opened in 2002, we have been fortunate to host many special and memorable events”.
