NHL Winter Classic photos: Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field

January 1, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

Photos of the Chicago Blackhawks’ outdoor game at Wrigley Field against the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic on Dec. 31, 2024.

Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) looks to score against the Blues in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall is checked into the Blues bench by Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Hockey fans watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck in the first period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins performs before the NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel (73) maneuvers the puck in the first period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chance the Rapper, right, greets Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk after his performance during intermission of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) takes a shot on goal in the second period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Former Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose, center, and his son, London Marley Rose, watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks players head to the ice to begin the second period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A quartet of fighter jets fly above fireworks at the start of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

The Blackhawks arrive for the NHL Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A fan drinks beer from a hockey stick-shaped cup before the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Young Chicago Blackhawks fans get a chance to see the Stanley Cup at the fan fest on Dec. 31, 2024, before their team faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Blackhawks and Blues play in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans cheer on cue as the Chicago Blackhawks arrive on Dec. 31, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks players warm up with soccer in a circle for the NHL Winter Classic against the Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans take shots with a puck on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Workers wipe off rainwater on the right-field bleachers before the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks chairman and owner Danny Wirtz, right, arrives for the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans arrive under the marquee on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks fan Matt Johns plays air hockey in the rain with his son Patrick during the festival on Dec. 31, 2024, before his team faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks players Connor Bedard, from left, Craig Smith, Nick Foligno and Ilya Mikheyev pose for pictures after arriving for the NHL Winter Classic against the Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Youth hockey players suit up for skating at intermissions during the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans line up for events outside on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Fans cheer while the Chicago Blackhawks arrive on North Sheffield Avenue on Dec. 31, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Blackhawks take a team photo before practicing on the ice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and teammates practice on the ice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard and teammates practice on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Signage is added to the outfield walls Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 before the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom and teammates take the ice for practice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Fake ivy is added to the outfield walls on Dec. 30, 2024 before the Blackhawks and Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Signage is displayed on Dec. 30, 2024 before the Blackhawks and Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Signage is displayed by the bleacher entrance and the Harry Caray statue on Dec. 30, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno greets people as he and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Blackhawks take a team photo before practicing on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The sun sets while the Blackhawks skate with family and friends on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard practices on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Preparations continue at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey venue for the upcoming Discover NHL Winter Classic matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

The marquee at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, promotes the upcoming Discover NHL Winter Classic matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. The baseball diamond will be transformed into a hockey venue. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Preparations continue at Wrigley Field on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey rink for the upcoming NHL Winter Classic matchup between the Blackhawks and Blues. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Preparations continue at Wrigley Field on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey rink for the upcoming NHL Winter Classic matchup between the Blackhawks and Blues. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)