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MattyJ grew up in Tampa, Florida. Does that answer your question? No, he did not play in any outdoor arenas. The closest thing he got to was street hockey with his friends in the neighborhood. He does like and want to play in a Winter Classic game tho. Chicago is the perfect place for one. He also hopes that Tampa hosts Chicago in an outdoor game. During perfect temperatures, he thinks this is possible. MattyJ expressed that he does not need to play outdoors multiple times, but it is just a fun switch up for the team.

As far as my opinion, Winter Classic is purely a revenue driver. Yes it is a cool experience for the fans, but the NHL definitely is looking for revenue. The views of the ice are not that good for the fans. The weather is usually freezing as well. It is really a one time experience for the fans and that is why they attend. Long term, I believe fans would rather watch in their indoor arenas.