From flying fish to Elvis, the 2024 NHL Winter Classic was a sight to behold
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From flying fish to Elvis, the 2024 NHL Winter Classic was a sight to behold
General view of T-Mobile Park during pregame warmups between the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game.
Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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It's a very Happy New Year indeed folks. Why? Because theNHLis blessed us with yet anotherWinter Classicon New Years Day.
The beloved tradition has been ongoing since 2008, and while the match has not always fallen on New Year's (just last season, the game took place on Jan. 2), it has become part of the fun to watch the game to kick off the new year.
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This year's edition featured the NHL's two newest teams: the 2023 Stanley Cup championVegas Golden Knightsand theSeattle Kraken. The game took place at T-Mobile Park inSeattle, Washington, home of theSeattle Mariners. This was be the fourth consecutive year where the game has been held at anMLBballpark.
Here are the best moments from the 2024 NHL Winter Classic.
TheGolden Knightswith a hat tip to their Las Vegas fans at home.
The Kraken kept things local with their fishmonger entrance.
More stunning images from the 2024 Winter Classic:
Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) and Vegas Golden Knights center Ivan Barbashev (49) face-off during the first period in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; General view of T-Mobile Park before the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; The Seattle Kraken celebrate after a goal scored against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) blocks a goal shot by Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the first period in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) and Vegas Golden Knights center Ivan Barbashev (49) face-off during the first period in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) blocks a goal shot during a practice session before the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) plays the puck behind the net while Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) defends during the first period in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) celebrates with the bench after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 1, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; General view of T-Mobile Park during pregame warmups between the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken in the 2024 Winter Classic ice hockey game. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
