FILE – In this Feb. 21, 2016, file photo, more than 50,000 fans watch the Minnesota Wild play the Chicago Blackhawks at TCF Bank Stadium during the NHL Stadium Series hockey game, in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Wild, after years of lobbying the league, will finally host the NHL’s signature regular season event next year. The 2021 Winter Classic will coincide with the franchise’s 20th anniversary season. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)
