The Blackhawks and Bruins will head outdoors for the Jan. 1 game in South Bend
By James Neveau ••
The Chicago Blackhawks have already unveiled their 2019 Winter Classic jerseys, but on Saturday they also revealed what the players will wear as they practice before the big game in South Bend.
The Blackhawks, who are hosting the Winter Classic for the second time and will compete in the annual game for the fourth time, are embracing the spirit of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with the jerseys, as they combine the black and white stripes from their Winter Classic gear with the distinctive speckled gold look of the school’s football helmets:
A red version of the jersey will be worn by players, but will not be sold in stores. The other two jerseys, a black version and a white version, are available now on the team’s website, and will also be available at the team’s “Hockey House” pop-up store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
The Blackhawks will take on the Boston Bruins in the 2019 Winter Classic on Jan. 1 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. The game will be televised on NBC 5 Chicago beginning at noon.
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The Blackhawks "Hockey House" is a pop-up store located on Michigan Avenue, just south of the team's flagship store.
There are plenty of interactive elements at the store, including locker stalls featuring jerseys and gear from some of the team's biggest stars.
Fans can also take pictures at the team's photo booth, which is placed directly in front of a large "One Goal" display at the back of the space.
There are plenty of other interesting touches as well, including a mural designed by a local artist to capture the flavor of the city and the history of the team.
These may look like decorative boards, but they are actually from the United Center!
Fans can grab a wide variety of Winter Classic gear, including jerseys, hats, t-shirts, scarves, stocking caps (or in hockey lingo, toques), and much more.
The store will be open through the Winter Classic, which will take place on Jan. 1 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.
The store will close on Jan. 4, but the team's flagship store down the street is open year-round.
