NHL’s Winter Classic 2022 will be held at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.
The league resumed its regular season on Tuesday, December 28 after extending its closure for Christmas, and Wild is still scheduled to play the Blues at the first Winter Classic in Minneapolis. NHL previously tried to hold Winter Classic 2021 at Target Field before it was canceled due to COVID.
With temperatures dropping from 1 to 26 degrees below zero, the outdoor match is likely to become one of the coldest in history. Stadium operators are preparing to welcome about 40,000 fans in Minneapolis and provide hand warmers for each person.
As the teams will battle for the top spot in the 2022 Winter Classic, The Sporting News will provide you with everything you need to know including the match’s time, venue and channel information. .
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Who will play in Winter Classic 2022?
Wild and The Blues will go head to head on New Year’s Day. They last met in a pre-season game in October, where Minnesota won 4-3 in extra time. However, Wild will be looking to overcome a regular-season two-game losing streak against the Blues at Minneapolis’ first Winter Classic.
The Blues recorded a 4-2 win over the Oilers on December 29 after St. Louis has three games postponed during the extended league shutdown. The Blues will try to earn an important win on the road and keep their place as the leaders of the middle division.
What time is Winter Classic Time in 2022?
- Day: Saturday, January 1
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. CT
The outdoor game between the Wild and the Blues will take place on Saturday, January 1 at 7 p.m. ET at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What is the Winter Classic 2022 TV channel?
- Channel: TNT
- Live Streaming: TNT App, fuboTV
Winter Classic 2022 will be broadcast on TNT for the first time. Kenny Albert will call the game play-by-play with additional commentary from Keith Jones, Darren Pang and Jennifer Botterill.
Where is Winter Classic 2022?
The Blues vs Wild match will be held at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. and is on track to become the coldest outdoor game in NHL history. Follow National Weather Service, the highest temperature will be near minus 1 degree with wind chill value of minus 28 degrees. Stadium operators are preparing heat up ice.
In addition to kicking, the penalty boxes will also be heated. The stadium will also have several heated areas and will serve a variety of chilis, ramen and soups to keep fans warm.
The coldest match on record was Drop 0 degrees in Heritage Classic 2003. The Canadians in Montreal face the Edmonton Oilers and are the first outdoor game in NHL history to take place during the regular season.
