Avalanche to visit Mammoth for 2027 Winter Classic

The Colorado Avalanche will face host Utah Mammoth in the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, the NHL announced Wednesday.

The outdoor game's date and start time have yet to be released. All but one of the previous Winter Classics were played on New Year's Day or Jan. 2.

Neither franchise has participated in a Winter Classic before, and next season's matchup will be the Mammoth's first outdoor game. The Avalanche are 1-2-0 in past outdoor appearances.

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