Nothing evokes the spirit of outdoor hockey in January quite like the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
The NHL's Winter Classic is heading to Texas for the first time on New Year's Day, when the Dallas Stars will host the Nashville Predators. This is also the first time the Stars and Predators have competed in the annual event.
"We will have a unique opportunity to showcase the growth of the game of hockey in Texas over the last 26 years through our tremendous fan support, grassroots efforts and player and alumni involvement in the community," Stars owner Tom Gaglardi said upon being announced as the host.