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Fenway Will Be NHL's Next Outdoor Venue

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(Newser) – Boston’s Fenway Park will host next season’s outdoor NHL game, the Globe reports today, with the Bruins facing either the Philadelphia Flyers or Washington Capitals on New Year’s Day in baseball's oldest stadium. The so-called Winter Classic most recently attracted 40,000 to Chicago’s Wrigley Field to see the Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 1.

Fans cheer during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field, Jan. 1, 2009.
Fans cheer during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field, Jan. 1, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino, left, gives a tour of Fenway Park to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino last week.
Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino, left, gives a tour of Fenway Park to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino last week.   (AP Photo)
Fenway Park will host an NHL game between the hometown Boston Bruins and either the Philadelphia Flyers or Washington Capitals on Jan. 1.
Fenway Park will host an NHL game between the hometown Boston Bruins and either the Philadelphia Flyers or Washington Capitals on Jan. 1.   (Creative Commons)
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