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- ↑ "2025 Winter Classic to be announced during Lightning-Rangers game". NHL. NHL. February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ↑ "Blackhawks to host 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field against Blues". Chicago Sun-Times. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ↑ "Source: Hawks to host Winter Classic at Wrigley". ESPN. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ↑ "Report: Blackhawks to host Winter Classic during 2024-25 season at Wrigley Field". Sportsnet. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
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