SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - JANUARY 01: Tommy Hawk entertains fans during the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks at Notre Dame Stadium on January 01, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Chicago Blackhawks’ upcoming season will not feature any outdoor games like the winter classic, and for Chicago, that is alright.
The Blackhawks have played in a lot of outdoor games over the years. Some would argue maybe a few too many, according to other teams in the NHL. Many teams have not played any outdoor games yet in the course of their history, Chicago; on the other hand, has played in six games outdoors since 2009, three of which were considered home games.