Winter Classic to The Big House

Submitted by AlphaBlue on
According to sources at MLive.com, the Winter Classic at The Big House is a done deal. The Red Wings will host the Maple Leafs.

Everything's better at The Big House!

markh100

January 18th, 2012 at 9:55 AM ^

I can't wait.  I'll be there with my Michigan hat on, and a Leafs jersey.  I'm a former Ann Arbor resident now living in Toronto, and the Leafs and the Wolverines are my two teams.  If I had to pick one team, it would be the Wolverines - I've watched every game they've played for the past three seasons, and I can't say the same about the Leafs. 

When I first heard the rumor of the Leafs playing in the Big House, my head nearly asploded. 

Several friends and I make an annual trip to the Big House to watch a game.  This will be the first, and likely, the only time I will feel like I'm on enemy soil. The Leafs have a huge fanbase though, and they are used to spending $300 for a ticket due to demand for home games.  Ann Arbor is only a 4 1/2 hour drive, so If I had my guess, I believe there will be at least 40,000 Leaf fans in attendance, and I won't be outnumbered too badly. 

Mr. Yost

January 18th, 2012 at 10:53 AM ^

Sorry, as a Michigan fan and a Wings fan...I had to neg you. Unlike many on this board, I prefer to let people know when I neg a that isn't neg worthy - but do it anyway for personal reasons.

With that said, feel free to neg me back if you wish. I'd understand. Good day. Go Blue! Go WINGS!