The National Hockey League has stumbled into something great with its annual outdoor game on New Year’s Day.
I surprised myself with how much of the Pittsburgh-Buffalo game I watched last year in the midst of my college football feast.
And hockey had the clear advantage over football on my television Thursday with the Red Wings playing Chicago at Wrigley Field.
I’m not sure if I’d actually like to attend one of the games. The fans seem like they are miles from the action and sitting outside in freezing temperatures with winds whipping up to 35 mph couldn’t be too much fun. But it makes for an incredible television event.
And on top of that, the Wings showed once again what a great team they are. They showed no signs of panic after falling behind 3-1 in the first period. They just kept constant pressure on Chicago until the Blackhawks finally cracked.