The NHL Winter Classic, is an annual regular season outdoor ice hockey game, the match date announced close to New Years Day. It’s totally different from NHL Heritage Classic and the NHL Stadium Series. In past few years, the viewvership decrease from 5 million to 1.5 million since 2008-2020. NHL Winter Classic schedule, tickets, match dates and prize money pool announced.
How Much Each Player Earn at Winter Classic?
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Each, player of the winning team will received players pool money share $20k and runner-up team player earn guaranteed share upto $10k. Currently overall prize money not reported which is distributed but a source in 2018 confirmed that $1.5 million overall adjusted balance for NHL classic series.
Match Dates & Venue for Classic Winter (National Hockey League)
It’s confirmed that event take place 1st January 2022 at Target Field Arena, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Canada. The tickets were on the sale on official site of NHL, teams.
National Hockey League Winter Series How to Watch Live Online & TV Broadcasters
NBC sports hold official coverage rights for the NHL Classic series, the viewership dropped but as per sources there will be huge crowed gathering expected in 2022 at Target Field.
Most Successful Teams at Winter NHL Classic Event
| Teams | Appearances | Wins | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Boston Bruins | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| New York Rangers | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Washington Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Chicago Blackhawks reached the finals four times but could not win it once, however New York Rangers and Washington Capitals two teams who made to NHL classic twice and dominate both times. Boston Bruins reached three times but only manage two wins while suffer defeat in one.