The NHL had to cancel the 2013 Winter Classic due to the lockout, but the league is reportedly planning on making up that disappointment to fans in a big way next season.
According to ESPN's Scott Burnside, the league is planning six outdoor contests for the 2013-14 season. This move marks an expansion from the traditional Winter Classic, which has been held on or around New Year's Day since 2008.
Next season's series of games will begin with the Winter Classic, which will feature the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs in Ann Arbor, Mich. This game will serve to make up the one lost due to the labor dispute, as games did not begin until Jan. 19 this season.
Additional games would continue over the course of the season in major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Vancouver. The venues and details of the games aren’t fully realized yet, but the league has tentative plans about how the schedule would play out.
According to Burnside, the first additional game would take place on Jan. 25 at Dodger Stadium between the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings.
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