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Report: Bruins to Host 2016 Winter Classic

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11 23 11%20NHL%20Shield?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1421752224955A.J. Messier/NHLI via Getty Images(BOSTON, Ma.) — The NHL’s Winter Classic has a set destination for 2016.

The Boston Bruins will host the Montreal Canadiens in Gillette Stadium, according to WEEI.com. Gillete Stadium is home to the New England Patriots. 

The Bruins previously hosted the Winter Classic in 2010 at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.

The 2015 Winter Classic was held in Nationals Park between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks, which Washington won 3-2. Capitals winger Troy Brouwer won the game with 13 seconds to go on a power play goal in the third period.

The news is expected to be officially announced at the NHL All Star game this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. 


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