Chicago Blackhawks get a New Year’s Eve date with the St. Louis Blues for the Winter Classic

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Chicago Blackhawks get a New Year’s Eve date with the St. Louis Blues for the Winter Classic

How about a sunset hockey game on New Year’s Eve at Wrigley Field? The date and time have been set for next year’s Winter Classic: The Chicago Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31. Wrigley became the venue of choice through some impromptu discussions (and speedy negotiations) between the Hawks, the NHL and the Chicago Cubs. This will be the first time the Winter Classic hasn’t been held in January, and it will be the lea…