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Brian Burke believes Maple Leaf Nation will conquer The Big House for NHL Winter Classic

10 Feb 2012

DETROIT — When the NHL approached Brian Burke about a spot in the 2013 Winter Classic, the invitation came with a stipulation. "Can you sell 40,000 tickets?" league officials inquired. "Give me 48 hours," the Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager replied with confidence. They upped the ante — knowing the record-setting environment Michigan Stadium would provide for a possible Original Six match ...

Leafs, Wings expected to smash Winter Classic record

9 Feb 2012

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that the Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic at University of Michigan Stadium.

Leafs, Wings & the 2013 Winter Classic: Big House, big crowd, big fun

9 Feb 2012

Hockeytown vs. The Center Of The Hockey Universe, in front of more than 110,000 frenzied fans? This is very, very promising.