Images from the Winter Classic
Both benches watch the action the players play the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
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Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet reacts as he watches his teammates play against the Red Wings during the third period. The Red Wings won 6-4.
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A birds eye view of the the Winter Classic hockey game at Wrigley Field.
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Mike Boylan of Wheaton is all excited to be at the big game as he gets ready to enter Wrigley Field.
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From left to right, Bo Roth, Mark Afeld, John Roth and Kelly Afeld, all of Woodstock, wait to get into the Winter Classic hockey game between the Blackhawks and Red Wings at Wrigley Field.
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The Blackhawks' Brian Campbell delivers the puck down the ice in the second period.
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Fans sing during the national anthem before the Winter Classic hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field.
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The view from a roof top outside of Wrigley Field during Winter Classic hockey game between the Blackhawks and Red Wings.
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A panoramic look at the Winter Classic hockey game at Wrigley Field.
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The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings battle during the first period of the Winter Classic hockey game at Wrigley Field.
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The Blackhawks and Red Wings battle it out in front of the benches during second period action at Wrigley Field.
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From left to right, Jordan Jackowiak, 17, his brother Logan, 10, and Elliot Gerth cheer at the Winter Classic hockey game at Wrigley Field.
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The teams were introduced at the beginning of the game with fireworks and a flyover by jets.
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Former Blackhawks player Chris Chelios is greeted with fans cheering him on as he takes the ice.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans, from left, Shaun Moran, Mike Saineghi and Bill Hickey cheer during game between the Blackhawks and Redwings.
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Fans cheer as the Blackhawks score a goal making the score 6-4 against the Red Wings at Wrigley Field.
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A Detroit Redwings Chris Chelios fan cheers for his team late in the third period as they beat the Hawks.
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Fans hold up cards for a stunt to spell giant words in the stands at the Winter Classic hockey game between the Blackhawks and Red Wings at Wrigley Field.
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Andrew Ladd, right, battles for the puck with Detroit Red Wings' Andreas Lilja during the second period.
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Wrigleyville is all a buzz as people get ready for the Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and the Redwings.
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Fans celebrate the start of the game with cheers and beers.
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Amy Schneider, of Chicago, holds up a drink during game between the Red Wings and the Blackhawks at Wrigley Field.
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A fan holds up a sign during the singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in the third period of the Winter Classic hockey game at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Ben Eager, right, celebrates his goal with teammates Brian Campbell and Cameron Barker during the first period.
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Chris Haley of Algonquin, left, and his dad Dan Haley of Lindenhurst cheer during the Winter Classic hockey game.
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The Red Wings face off against Blackhawks Dave Bolland during the third period of the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
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A Blackhawks fan shows the world that the temperture is colder at Wrigley Field than at home.
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The Detroit Red Wings' Jiri Hudler celebrates a goal against the Blackhawks.
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With hundreds looking on from the rooftops the Hawks and the Redwings square off.
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Logan Jackowiak, 10, of DeKalb looks on with head gear during the Winter Classic hockey game between the Blackhawks and the Red Wings at Wrigley Field.
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A Hawks fan holds a sign up at the end of the game hoping for a miracle.
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Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet blocks a shot by Dan Cleary during the first period.
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Mike Boylan of Wheaton cheers to the fans outside of the game at Wrigley Field.
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Former Blackhawk Chris Chelios walks away at the end of the game to the cheers of the fans.
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The Hawks and Red Wings prepare to walk out at the beginning of the game.
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