Courtesy of the NHL:

"The NHL Winter Classic 2009 jerseys will be unveiled during the broadcast of the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Oct. 25. WGN-TV and FSN Detroit will broadcast the game, which begins at 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30pm ET) and marks the first time the two clubs will meet this season. The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings each will wear a unique, one-time-only jersey while playing in the NHL Winter Classic 2009 at Chicago’s historic Wrigley Field on New Year’s Day"

Speculation is that Detroit's jersey will feature a large, old-fashioned letter D on the front.


Post-game blog will follow this evening after Detroit's tilt with the Thrashers at the JLA.


Andreas Lilja skated today at practice only three days after his appendectomy. However, he is not likely to play until Monday night in Los Angeles vs. the Kings.