Fenway Park to host college hockey doubleheader

[Forkboy]

BOSTON -- The 2010 Bridgestone/NHL Winter Classic between the Boston Bruins hosting the Philadelphia Flyers on New Year's Day won't be like the two previous editions. It's going to have a different and longer feel -- because it won't end with the Bruins-Flyers game.

The NHL, Boston Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group and the Hockey East Association announced Thursday that Fenway will host a Hockey East doubleheader Jan. 8, 2010. Boston College and Boston University will face off in the men's game at 7:30 p.m., following a match between the Northeastern University and the University of New Hampshire women's teams at 4 p.m.

In addition to the two games, there will be public skating sessions available for the community and numerous events surrounding the Winter Classic and the two college contests.

"We're very excited that we were able to extend this Winter Classic and include a college game as well," NHL Executive Vice President of Marketing Brian Jennings said.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=480050

Pure awesomeness. BC/BU is one of the oldest rivalries there is, going back to 1918, and the two teams are the last two NCAA Champs. Plus, the UNH Women's team is outstanding, so good hockey all around.

[joeybee12]

1. Yes, a great rivalry on holy ground! Should be great!

O8)

[LisaM]

2. I want to go!

I would love to take a skate at Fenway. It almost couldn't get any better.

[MaineDem]

3. Bundle up

Could be a mite chilly.

But they should all be terrific games.

[Captain Hilts]

4. BC vs. BU too! AWESOME!!!!