CHICAGO - As the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks gear up for the 2025 NHL Winter Classic, it's worth revisiting a fascinating piece of hockey history: The Blues franchise, as St. Louis knows it today, might not exist without a helping hand from their cross-state rival. The St. Louis Blues joined the National Hockey League during its first wave of expansion in 1967, … [Read more...] about How the Chicago Blackhawks brought the St. Louis Blues to life
PHOTOS: Blues, Blackhawks close 2024 with the Winter Classic
CHICAGO - It's Winter Classic Day in the Windy City on New Year's Eve. The ultimate outdoor hockey showdown between the cross-state rival St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks is underway. The Blues are pushing for their third Winter Classic win in three such contests. The Blackhawks are searching for their first-ever Winter Classic win in five such contests. Five … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Blues, Blackhawks close 2024 with the Winter Classic
Cam Fowler scores twice in his 1000th game, Blues beat Blackhawks 6-2 in Winter Classic
CHICAGO - Cam Fowler scored two goals to mark his 1,000th NHL game as the St. Louis Blues cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in the Winter Classic on New Year's Eve. With the victory, the St. Louis Blues become the only NHL team with at least three Winter Classic wins and an undefeated record in such contests. Tuesday marked only Fowler's ninth game with … [Read more...] about Cam Fowler scores twice in his 1000th game, Blues beat Blackhawks 6-2 in Winter Classic
Five things to know for the Blues-Blackhawks Winter Classic
CHICAGO - The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks will close the 2024 calendar year with a head-to-head battle outdoors: The NHL Discover Winter Classic. The Winter Classic, first played in 2008, is the NHL's annual premier outdoor hockey game that showcases the sport across massive venues. It's traditionally played on New Year's Day, but this time around, the matchup … [Read more...] about Five things to know for the Blues-Blackhawks Winter Classic
Jordan Binnington’s Winter Classic mask honors three Cardinals legends
ST. LOUIS - With the 2025 NHL Winter Classic just days away, Jordan Binnington has revealed a special customized goalie mask for the marquee event, paying tribute to three St. Louis Cardinals legends. The St. Louis Blues will battle the Chicago Blackhawks in Tuesday's Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, the longtime home of MLB's Chicago Cubs. Their biggest all-time rival? … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington’s Winter Classic mask honors three Cardinals legends