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| Here's the 2012 Winter Classic logo. Wait, that's not right... |
As the calendar turns from December 2011 to January 2012, the latest edition of the NHL's annual outdoor game, the Winter Classic for those who have never heard of the event, will take place between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers tomorrow at the Phillies' Citizens Bank Ballpark. Before the main event, however, let's take a look at some of the recent history of the teams.
- Last year's HBO 24/7 series took us into the life of many Russian superstar players, including one that many people accuse of not always caring about the game. This year's series showed us a Russian who spends way too much time studying poetry and the universe.
- People have been questioning Ilya Bryzgalov's dedication to the team and his game right now. Then you remember that Alexei Kovalev was once employed by the Rangers...
- Each of the previous Winter Classic games have featured exciting young teams that the hockey world has fallen in love with since the lockout. This year's Classic features a pair of teams that are generally despised in the hockey world.
