The St. Louis BluesFace the Minnesota WildSaturday night saw the NHL’s annual New Year’s Day outdoor game, the Winter Classic. Target Field, which is usually home to the Minnesota TwinsThe two teams will play at.
According to the Weather Channel website, Saturday’s high is -5°C. According to the Weather Channel, it feels as if it is negative-21 degrees with the windchill. The night is getting colder. If temperatures reach negative-7 degrees, it would be the coldest NHL outdoor game on record, per ESPN Stats & Information research.
Blues players are known for their standout pregame attire, which is made possible by the combination of subzero temperatures with hockey’s legendary toughness. You’ll find plenty of Hawaiian shirts and shorts, flip-flops, and even bare chests.
This weather is a beach. #stlblues #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/FDTJ56iesP
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) January 1, 2022
That is what we call an arrival of the Winter Classic! ?️⛱️
?: 2022 @Discover NHL #WinterClassic at 7p ET on @NHL_On_TNTAnd @Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/e73I9rvcmj
— NHL (@NHL) January 1, 2022
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) January 1, 2022
One player wore socks and sandals in all weather conditions. Blues defenseman Justin FaulkPregame interview: Warmer clothing, but flip-flops.
Who can survive below freezing temperatures?#WinterClassic | @StLouisBlues pic.twitter.com/qW91dfmeUF
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) January 1, 2022