An overnight storm covered the Big House in a blanket of snow, but the Winter Classic is expected to begin at 1 pm EST on Wednesday as scheduled.
Obviously it can change, but right now game slated to start on time, officials say snow fall not too heavy, conditions are good now...
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) January 1, 2014
Dan Craig, the NHL's senior director of facilities, told NHL.com the snow has given his crew extra work in advance of puck drop, but the ice will be good to go: "That's what we are here for, to have the best surface because we do have the best players and this is the biggest show we have ever put on."
The snow is continuing to fall, however, ensuring Craig and his crew still have a busy day ahead of them.
#hockeynight #WinterClassic they haven't stopped shovelling for the last 30 mins. #CBC pic.twitter.com/hzCqSyHT70
— PJ Stock (@PJStockHNIC) January 1, 2014
