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The Big House at the University of Michigan becomes the worlds largest outdoor rink on Jan. 1, when more than 100,000 fans will watch the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Detroit Red Wings in the NHLs Winter Classic. Facing off will be from left, Leafs Phil Kessel, Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk and London native Nazem Kadri.
WAYNE NEWTON Special to QMI Agency Times Square might get all the New Years Eve TV coverage, but if youre a hockey fan wanting to greet 2014 by seeing a giant puck drop from the sky, then Ann Arbor, Mich., is the place to be. Ann Arbor was stymied last year when the NHL lockout caused the Winter Classic at the University of Michigans Big House to be cancelled. But its game on for the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs ono Jan. 1, in what may be a world record crowd for a hockey game of more than 100,000 fans. We were all disappointed after last years postponement, said Mary Kerr, president and CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau in an e-mail. However, were thrilled for the opportunity to host the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic instead. The $15 million estimated impact will be a great boost to our economy, but its more about sharing our city and its attractions with an international audience. The party will undoubtedly start early as Ann Arbor is a huge college town packed with
Flights of beer are a popular way to sample beers at Arbor Brewing Company, one of Ann Arbors popular brew pubs. The original Zingermans Deli is an Ann Arbor institution.
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Visitor info: Visitannarbor.org Arbor Brewing: arborbrewing.com Zingermans Deli: zingermansdeli.com Zingermans Roadhouse: zingermansroadhouse.com
From left, Michael Lamont-Lytle, Christopher Wilson, Matthew Nethersole, Liam Tobin, Anwyn Musico and Ryan Kelly perform in Elf at the Grand Theatre. The play runs through Jan. 4.
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