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gaby · 01-05-2025, 03:00 PM

France is not a hotbed for hockey arenas and even less for outdoor rinks. But like many other Canadians where hockey is everything, he learned with his dad how to skate on a pond in winter. His first real experience playing a regular game outdoor was when he moved to Regina to play in the SMJHL Classic. Unfortunately he was the backup this game but good thing is the was was in Regina and you know their specialty, good ole piss ice. It was pretty hot that day and let just say the ice melting was quite the experience. Henri do believe these games are gimmicky and shouldn't count in the standings. Too many factors like bad weather or sun that makes it too random from event to event. So you're saying Seattle is about to play in the Winter Classic Game but we don't know yet our opponent? This is not serious, I demand a re-sim.

juke · 01-05-2025, 03:14 PM

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Hurts is looking forward to Nevada being selected to play in the winter classic game. At this point, the NHL version of the winter classic seems to have run its course a bit, with the novelty wearing off. But Hurts grew up in Finland, skating and playing pickup games on frozen ponds, so he's excited that he can experience the outdoor setting in an official game. The cold air, sounds of the skates and pucks against the open nature, and possible wind and snow should all remind him of playing growing up back home. There are so many good locations in the smjhl to host an outdoor game, from the very winter and cold locations such as Anchorage, Newfoundland, Great Falls, Yukon, Vancouver, Maine, Ottawa, and even some of the less northern cities like St. Louis and Detroit would all be great candidates. Which is why I'm proposing the SHL take after the NHL, and have the next winter classic be between their two warmest teams, Nevada vs. San Diego. Somehow, at the grand canyon. I have no idea how they'll make it work, but they will.

OVOXO · 01-05-2025, 03:26 PM

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**bbjygm** · 01-05-2025, 03:35 PM

MattyJ · 01-05-2025, 03:59 PM

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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.

Stamkos Is My Dad · 01-05-2025, 04:28 PM

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The Anchorage Armada are getting set to play in the Winter Classic and the players are getting hyped. Zeus Storm is mentally preparing for the challenge of playing in the elements as he has never done so in his young career up to this point. However that does not deter Storm from being excited for the challenge. The thought of flying up and down the size feeling the outdoor air and wind in your face will surely take you back to skating at the local rink as a kid. Sometimes players just want to be the kid version of themself again and this is a great opportunity for Storm to feel those feelings again. How will he do? Will he light the lamp multiple times? Dish out perfect passes for his teammates to fire away in the open air? Only time will tell but the one that is for certain, Storm is going to have a great time playing in this game and he will cherish the memories for forever.

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*NaomiMannequeen* · 01-05-2025, 04:54 PM

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*Ferda* · 01-05-2025, 05:16 PM

For Billy Herrington, playing in the Winter Classic is more than just a game—it’s a return to the roots of hockey and a celebration of the sport’s purest form. Growing up, Billy didn’t have the luxury of outdoor rinks in his hometown, but he fondly remembers traveling during the winters to find frozen ponds where he and his friends could play until their toes went numb. Those childhood memories of the cold air, the crack of sticks, and the open sky shaped his love for hockey, making this opportunity to play outdoors especially meaningful.The stadium setting, while commercialized, doesn’t feel like a gimmick to Billy. Stepping onto the ice under the vast sky surrounded by roaring fans in cold-weather gear brings an entirely different energy. It’s not just about selling tickets; it’s about connecting with hockey’s heritage and giving both players and fans a shared, nostalgic experience. If Billy had his way, the game would be held at Lake Louise in Canada, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains—a location that embodies the spirit of outdoor hockey. The opponent? The Manhattan Rage, to reignite their intense rivalry in a breathtaking setting. Beyond the game, Billy would want more from the event—a pre-game family skate for fans, a charity drive benefiting youth hockey programs, and a halftime show with live music from a Canadian artist. For Billy, the Winter Classic isn’t just a spectacle; it’s a celebration of what makes hockey magical, both for players and fans alike.

Serpe x 13 · 01-05-2025, 05:36 PM

With my player being from Chicago where the winter classic is taking place this month, this is a big event for not just him, but also for his family who will all be in attendance. My player was able to attend a few winter classic games when he was younger, which helped him get experience watching professional hockey and also wanting to be a part of the games one day as a player. The winter classic is a great experience for both fans and players a like, with players having an ability to relive some of their youth days of outdoor hockey, and fans being able to experience what is it like to be outside for a hockey game rather than some other sports who typically play outdoors like football and soccer. My player wants to have more fan experiences leading up to the games, where both teams can interact with fans with hockey skill games.

rtguys · 01-05-2025, 05:41 PM

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If Mel could choose any other winter sport, it would probably be freestyle snowboarding. Mel has always thought he's got the swagger to pull off being a snow boarder (he really doesn't) and at a young age, he actually had a dream to compete at the Olympics in the sport. Something about the sport as always been a draw to him. The style of it, the skill to pull it off. There are so many different tricks and styles you can attempt, yet you make one mistake and it can bring down your entire run. There's a ton of risk and reward that goes into it, which fits well with Mel's personality. He loves the thrill of taking a risk, where if he makes one small mistake, it could cost him.. Yet if he doesn't try it, he won't be able to differentiate himself from the competition. These qualities have served him well in his hockey career too.

***ThePyroAlpaca*** · 01-05-2025, 05:53 PM

***Whitecap*** · 01-05-2025, 05:57 PM

Prompt 1:

For the next winter classic, for whatever reason the league decided to let Gagner make the choice of location. After thinking through a few options, he eventually settled on hosting the game in Antarctica. Given all the backlash after previous editions were hosted in such warm locations, he figured a much colder host would silence the doubters. Not only that, but he figured fewer people would attend the game, resulting in fewer distractions for the players.

Come game day, organizers realized that maybe this was a mistake. With an air temperature of -40, they decided to shorten the periods to 5 minutes each in the name of safety. Despite the precautions, several players left the game with various levels of frostbite. It quickly became clear that the cold was hindering the players to some extent as they struggled to make any legitimate plays. Luckily, one goal was scored before the game was over, resulting in a 1-0 scoreline.

Given the close, exciting game that was played, and the fact that ultimately no one actually died, Gagner and the SHL both considered the event to be a success!

Jimbo1990 · 01-05-2025, 06:01 PM

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Boogan McGillicuddy did get to play quite a bit of outdoor hockey as a young rugrat. Growing up in St. Louis allowed him to get out and play on ponds and ice-skating rinks throughout much of the winter. He also did a lot of traveling to the mountains and the North which would allow him extra time out in the cold and on the ice. Playing in a Winter Classic game would be a dream come true for Boogan. The feeling of playing a hockey game with snow coming down and wind in his face would give Boogan a feeling that he hadn’t had since he was a kid. If it were up to Boogan the perfect Winter Classic game for the Scarecrows would be at home against the Colorado Raptors at City Park in midtown St. Louis. The venue holds about 20 thousand people and would be a perfect sized stadium for a junior hockey Winter Classic, and the stadium is state of the art with not a bad seat in the house.

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Schocar · 01-05-2025, 06:11 PM

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James learned how to snowboard at a young age as part of his running from place to place with Rose, since it offered faster transportation while he could carry a young child. Rose doesn't remember a lot of that and has been getting into snowboarding lately as a hobby, and while James was hesitant at first, he couldn't resist and opportunity to prove his cousin wrong by shredding some slopes. He couldn't go pro with it (nor would he ever want to), but he can manage on some of the tougher slopes from his experience dodging between rocks and debris to avoid detection. Plus, just enough skills are transferrable in regards of balance and physicality to hockey that he's able to quickly surpass his younger self. The main issue is that he prefers his feet to be separate from each other, so moving his body as one giant unit tends to be what trips him up.

Wearingabear · 01-05-2025, 06:14 PM

Ubba Lodbrok, center for the Philadelphia Forge of the Eastern Conference of the Simulation Hockey League, formerly a player for the Anchorage Armada of the Simulation Major Junior Hockey League, and current Finnish National Team member grew up playing outdoor hockey. Growing up in Denmark, hockey wasn't huge, but it was big in his small community as his father and a bunch of other neighbors all grew up playing hockey and thus instilled it into their routines and lives. Of course, growing up on a large property with a small lake that froze each winter allowed him to hone his skills on the outdoor ice. Now that he's in Philly, he's been itching to get himself to a Winter Classic or outdoor game. Now they finally have the opportunity to do that. Where does it happen? Well, right down the way at the Eagles Stadium. And who is it against? None other than division rivals, the New England Wolfpack, another team used to playing in the frigid cold. While it may seem gimmicky, it makes for a fun story and experience for those players who grew up playing outdoors. he's still looking forward to the outdoor alumni game in Anchorage...

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