Washington Capitals announce 2015 Winter Classic location at Nationals Park
The Nationals and the Capitals announced today that the location of the 2015 Winter Classic will be at Nationals Park on Jan 1, via CSN Washington‘s Chuck Gormley. The Capitals will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks.
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“We are thrilled the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic will be played at Nationals Park as we welcome the Chicago Blackhawks and their fans to our nation’s capital,” Capitals majority owner Ted Leonsis said in a release.
The Capitals considered RFK Stadium and FedEx Field but Nationals Park had long been rumored the front runner for the event. It will be Washington’s first time hosting the Winter Classic.
It's official: Caps announce Nationals Park will be home to 2015 Winter Classic. #CapitalsTalk #WinterClassic
— Chuck Gormley (@CharlesAGormley) September 10, 2014
The Park is an all-around ideal fit, the Commissioner explained.
“The Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic has made New Year’s Day a highlight of the season for NHL fans everywhere,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “Nationals Park provides an ideal setting for all the excitement, entertainment and fun as the Blackhawks and Capitals bring our outdoor tradition to historic Washington, D.C.”
The Capitals’ Winter Classic uniforms will be unveiled during a special event at Nats Park on Sept. 23 at noon.
As for tickets, Gormley explained how sales will work for Capitals’ fans and season ticket holders:
"Every Washington Capitals full-season ticket member, partial plan member and group leader will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. Details on ticket availability and pricing will be sent to full season-ticket members, partial plan holders and group leaders when they become available."