MONTREAL – A lot has happened since the inaugural NHL Winter Classic was staged back in 2008. Michel Therrien still remembers the unique event like it was yesterday, though.
“There were small snowflakes coming down. If Walt Disney had written a script for that day, it probably would have played out just the way it eventually did,” explained the Canadiens’ head coach, who found himself behind the bench for the Pittsburgh Penguins at the time.
The scene was set for a memorable contest. It was January 1, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo. The Penguins were going up against the hometown Sabres.