Ranking EVERY NHL Winter Classic Stadium - 2023 Edition

[@bmil38]

that's the capitol building in DC, not the White House lmao

[@OnyxMoneyDrops]

Came here to say the same thing 😂

[@rjsquad5046]

Lol

[@coreyhill681]

It looks like the White House, the way he was looking at it, he probably he didn't see it probably

[@BigSchizah]

Close enough

[@orbit_gary]

Executive branch…legislative branch. Think most people know the difference? Is civics even taught anymore?

[@Supernova2464]

I was at the 2020 Winter Classic, and it was the coolest experience I’ve had. From the National Anthem, to the goal right after the whole crowd singing All the Small Things, and the 4 straight goals to win 4-2. It was so awesome. Even before the game actually started they had some of the rides on the fair ground operating

[@rickytavilla4259]

Cool

[@Supernova2464]

It was the highest attended Winter Classic up to that point, I don’t know if it’s been beaten yet

[@MichaelJW72]

It also had a unique feel with all the Preds fans that drove in. It was like a college football or Euro soccer game where they have a chunk of the stadium reserved for visitors.

[@jaredtaylor8083]

I was at the 2020 Winter Classic too! The best past about it being at The Cotton Bowl Stadium was that it was easy to access(took the train to the game) and there are NO BAD SEATS at the Cotton Bowl.

[@SneakyPanda24]

I was at the Detroit vs Toronto game in Michigan Stadium. As a fan of both the wings and the wolverines (I’m from Ann Arbor) it still blows me away how massive that stadium is and the atmosphere that was created there for a hockey game. Walking up to it, you’ll be surprised at how big it looks but it doesn’t look ‘THAT’ big like you see in photos. It isn’t until you walk through the tunnel from the concourse into the stadium itself, that you realize ~70% of the stadium is actually under ground level! What a great game and setup that was with the snow falling and the clash of red vs blue. I think those winter classic jerseys were phenomenal as well and easily the best alternate red wings jersey they’ve made.

[@annmariesloan8406]

I remember watching it on TV. Still in Ontario at the time. I remember it snowing like crazy. My friend Todd was playing for Toronto in one of the Alumni games. And my nephew played Hockey at Michigan from 1993-1997

[@CruelYeti]

"Some snow" at the 2014 WC? That's an understatement. I was 13 rows up around the Leaf's blue line, and had 6" of snow on my shoulders by the end. They had to shovel snow constantly and it was wild watching the puck just stop due to the snow. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Great view, great environment, great game (even though my wings lost in a SO as was the trend that year). It will be very difficult to top 2014.

[@annmariesloan8406]

That was crazy weather. I watched that one on TV. Fan of the Wings at the time. And my friend Todd is a Alumni of the Leafs and was playing in the early games

[@treeman5648]

I was in literally the last row on the upper part of the Cotton Bowl in 2020 and I could see the game very well, it honestly felt the same in terms of visibility as nose bleed seats in a regular arena.

[@bartholomewesperanza3442]

I was at the 2014 winter classic, there was more than “some snow fall” it was a borderline blizzard

[@chavi5805]

I was at a hockey tournament staying in downtown Detroit, our school bus there was 2 and a half hours due to the snow and traffic, and the game itself was an amazing experience with my father at the age of 9. Being a Detroit fan from Toronto and being able to be with (mostly) Detroit fans will forever be engraved in my brain, I'll never forget that

[@annmariesloan8406]

Most definitely

[@AndiBraun93]

I was at the 2010 world cup opening game. It was the world record attendance at this time, I think somewhere about 80k. Fans were insane but I can't stress enough how little we could actually see.

[@TFergtruther]

As a Golden Knights fan I can’t wait to be in Seattle for 2024

[@loC2ol]

With my parents in Seattle, I’m so pumped!!!! Heading to the PNW in 24!

[@DBSG1976]

I'm a Kraken fan in Upstate NY and already planning to go!

[@little_buster4289]

Come on over! Should be a blast!

[@beholdpalehorse]

Football stadiums are cool, but when the games are played in baseball stadiums they need to build the rink closer to the stands imho.

[@BigSchizah]

I sat in the outfield at the 2015 classic in DC. Kinda hard to see the rink from there, but it still was a great experience

[@annmariesloan8406]

I work at BC Place here in Vancouver BC Canada. And we hosted the Heritage Classic. And unfortunately it was pissing down rain that day. So we had our Retractable roof closed the whole time as it would have killed the ice. Which was a worry in Seattle as well on New Years. But thankful it didn’t

[@joesamis13]

A good buddy and I went to the Blues vs WIld winter classic, excluding the bitter cold and your beer freezing in 10 minutes it was an amazing experience. It was also very cool to see the little kids and the 40 year old beer leaguers get to play on the mini rinks as well

[@GoalHornGeek]

Definitely should do stadium series after the canes & caps play. Allegedly, Carter-Finley stadium has the tightest bowl in American football so it will probably have the best views

[@ultimate8550]

It's true, the sightlines are perfect for hockey. For a lot of these stadiums, the seating starts so far away from the field proper that you feel like the rink is super far away. Carter Finley does not have that problem

[@stlblues1000]

You forgot to mention coldest outdoor nhl game for 2022. Was sipping on beer slushies lol

[@TheDouble0NO]

I was at Fenway yesterday for my second WC, first was 2019 at Notre Dame. I honestly liked Notre Dame better, they did a great job with the decorating out there, and it really helps when the ice is centered in the field. They didn't center the ice at Fenway, I don't understand why they don't and I found myself looking at the TV a lot too see the puck yesterday. Cool experience seeing a hockey game in a storied place like Fenway, but I prefer football stadiums more personally. These games don't feel as special inside ballparks

[@dylanfaraci8071]

Can you rank the other outdoor game venues

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2009 Winter Classic Blackhawks vs Red Wings Home of Chicago Cubs

[@nickypowers2335]

I was at the one in ND and it was a disaster. Lines for food and beer were outrageously long. Same with merch. Ran out of food and beer pretty quick in most locations. They also had to put a bunch of portapots in the concourse. It was a massive disappointment.

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

Can you please do a ranking on the Stadium Series and Heritage Classic stadiums?

[@munchinator4000]

yes please johnny

[@danmcmanus901]

Went to the first ever AHL outdoor game and it was a cluster fuck lol. There was a couple right in front of me and dad that refused to sit the entire game. People started throwing beers at them. Needless to say it was in Syracuse at the fairgrounds. Not born but raised there, not very proud of it😂

[@marilllover2177]

I'm still waiting for a heritage classic game a Rogers Centre, hopefully when it does happen the skydome is open and you can see the CN Tower.

[@aspirindamage5152]

LOVE that michigan always comes in top 10 on all the lists lol

[@emuh4451]

😅Might be a dumb question but how is it decided which teams get to play in the Winter Classic each year?

[@Gibbs-rq4yg]

Betman and his team i belive is deciding this

[@celly4169]

It’s the front office, but alot of the decision is based on which teams Will bring in the most viewership because it’s very expensive to set up events like this

[@mayhemnbc22]

I'm waiting for the day they bring it to the coliseum. I know going south goes against everything you've trying to achieve, but imagine the kings in the coliseum. That would be great tv.

[@d3zamber695]

Not seeing the Ottawa senators vs Montreal winter classic :(

[@k24-z9e]

You missed the winter classic in Regina. Calgary vs. Winnipeg

[@Fyre9854]

As someone who went to the winter classic in st.louis the only thing I remember about it is how everything was just wet and rainy lol

[@BobbyBoucher228]

I was there as well and it was one of the highlights of my time as a St. Louis sports fan but the 2019 cup still takes the cake as my favorite sports moment though.

[@Fyre9854]

@Tyrone Biggums I went to a watch party at grants farm for one of the games we won and it was the best hockey experience I've had

[@BobbyBoucher228]

@@Fyre9854 I went to a couple watch parties as well during the cup run and was downtown for the cup clinching game and the city absolutely lost its mind and was maybe the best night of my life up until now, certainly the only time my boss was as hungover as everyone else the next day at work which was hilarious.

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2008 Winter Classic Highmark Stadium Penguins vs Sabres Home of Buffalo Bills

[@julianaklann5303]

I wanna a hockey video game and I will play in the winter classic in target field

[@coreyhill681]

You missed Ottawa when they had a Winter Classic, it was the first time for Ottawa and the Ottawa Senators, it happened on December 16, 2017, Ottawa Senators face Montreal Canadians, I have the puck stating it

[@jackson3190]

That wasn't the Winter Classic.

[@coreyhill681]

@@jackson3190 yes it was Winter Classic

[@jackson3190]

@@coreyhill681 There is a difference. That was the 100th anniversary Classic, not the Winter Classic.

[@--JohnDoe]

Where do you rate the 2024? Seattle kraken.

[@quandaledingle1880]

PLEASE RATE HERITAGE CLASSICS NEXT 🙏🙏🙏

[@Josh-ro7bv]

I find it crazy that my high school is right next door to the Michigan stadium

[@BennyintheBoothPodcast]

I was at 2009 in Wrigley

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2011 Winter Classic Acrisuse Stadium Penguins vs Capitals Home of Pittsburgh Steelers

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2010, 2023 Winter Classic Home of Boston Red Sox

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2017 Winter Classic Blackhawks vs Blues Home of St Louis Cardindals

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2019 Winter Classic Blackhawks vs Bruins Home of Norte Dame Fighting Irish

[@charlescowart1931]

That’s one of the downsides of any outdoor game is the fact someone is always going to be sitting far away from the rink

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2016 Winter Classic Canadines vs Bruins Home of New England Patriots and New England Revolution

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2022 Winter Classic Blues vs Wild Home of Minnestoa Twins

[@kristopherkurelis7588]

I had to rewind like ten times - I was like “did he say ‘twenty thousand-twenty three’” cause apparently the OILERS are facing the FLAMES later this year in October - which would be “two thousand twenty-three” but there was a game against the CANADIENS in “two thousand three” hah sorry just really sounded like ya said “twenty thousand” other than that - awesome vid - love these types of videos I listen to ‘em on my hour long drive to work or to home . 👍

[@kristopherkurelis7588]

not roasting you about your stadium opinions by the way - that’s all matter of opinion which is subjective & objective & all the “Ives” but I respect you put the time & effort & thought into it & know a lot more than I do & that’s why I watch - hah it just really sounded like ya said “twenty thousand” for the year

[@kristopherkurelis7588]

GO PENS by the way (next year😑)

[@kristopherkurelis7588]

PNC PARK would be literally the greatest ever … don’t know why we did HEINZ FIELD years ago …

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2020 Winter Classic Predators vs Stars Home of Texas Oklahoma Game

[@stephensterforth8902]

2020 Dallas vs Nashville cotton bowl

[@CGGunner44]

That would be the US Capital Building...not the White House.

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2018 Winter Classic Rangers vs Sabres Home of NY Mets

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2015 Winter Classic Blackhawks vs Capitals Home of Washington Nationals

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2012 Winter Classic Rangers vs Flyers Home of Phiadelphia Phillies

[@AnnetteR-nz6jx]

2014 Winter Classic Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Home of University of Michigan

[@jimgodfrey9832]

Outdoor first started with heritage classic. Really only name difference wtf. Started as usual with Edmonton.

[@JonathanHawkey]

i know, but since the winter classic is today, i wanted to do WC only

[@jimgodfrey9832]

@@JonathanHawkey you’ll be able to rate oil county in October.

[@dashelscott]

Rank goalie masks?

[@celly4169]

So why does the Cotton Bowl game count but like the Herritage classic doesn’t, that seemed odd to me that that one counted as Winter classic but others didn’t

[@billboggs6641]

Wow can I pay a couple hundred bucks to freeze my butt off and watch players who are a dot on the horizon ?

[@jeremynolan4681]

That was the Capitol bud, not the white house.

[@chromeadome]

the white house?

[@etoxic1502]

balllllllllllllllllllls

[@cflisthebest]

BULLSHIT! Heritage Classic should have been included. what a joke