- The NHL showed renderings of Princess Auto Stadium dressed as a giant Canadian cabin
- A stone fireplace, oversized timber logs and four entertainment stages surround the ice
- Read below for the ceremony plans and the Jets alumni tribute
The NHL has shown what Princess Auto Stadium will look like for the Heritage Classic, and it’s a log cabin.
The league released renderings Monday of its plan to turn the Winnipeg stadium into a “larger-than-life Canadian cabin retreat” for the Jets and Canadiens on Sunday, Oct. 25 (7 p.m. ET on SN, TVAS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max).
The rink sits in the middle of the field, framed by oversized timber logs that make up a massive cabin wall. Team crests and pennants, framed jerseys, crossed sticks with antlers and vintage-style memorabilia displays are built into the wood.
A big stone fireplace with a glowing fire runs across the front of the field. Giant decorative skates for both teams sit on either side of it.
Four entertainment stages line the front edge of the rink, each lit in a different color. They’ll host the in-game musical acts, which the NHL says will be announced in the coming days.
The opening ceremony starts with the Canadian anthem from bilingual singer-songwriter SoulBear. Jordan Sangalang will perform as the Canadian Anthem Deaf Performer. Dustin Byfuglien, Andrew Ladd and Blake Wheeler will drop the ceremonial puck.
Byfuglien, Ladd and Wheeler return for the second intermission with a group of former Jets for a tribute to the last 15 years of the franchise. Paul Stastny, Ron Hainsey, Toby Enstrom, Bryan Little and Mathieu Perreault are among the names on that list.
A smaller rink with the Tim Hortons logo will host Timbits Under-7 players during the game.
We already told you about the Heritage Classic jerseys and the fan festival in Winnipeg. Now the field has a look too.
Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster.
