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On Monday, the Canadiens announced that they would not be playing a game this year at Olympic Stadium, as was originally rumored. And that is a shame.
On January 1, 2008 I attended the first "Winter Classic" in Buffalo between the Sabres and Penguins. It was a magical event that will be remembered for life by everyone who was there. Although the much anticipated game at Olympic Stadium would have not been outdoors, the great fans of Montreal are missing out on seeing an NHL game on a much grander scale. To be part of such an historical day is something not all of us will ever get to enjoy.
Granted, the "Heritage Classic" between Montreal and Edmonton in 2003 is and was THE first regular season NHL sponsored outdoor game (and it WAS amazing), but having seen the Sabres/Pens in person was remarkable... and I'm sure the Heritage Classic fans would say the same on their own behalf.
Check out some of the pics I took that day. There are many more, but this gives a sampling of what it was like to be there. Click on each for a bigger version...
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