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Arizona Coyotes Could Host Winter Classic

By Vincent Benedict

Oct 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Young fans play street hockey prior to the game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Young fans play street hockey prior to the game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 6, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; A statue of former Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman is visible outside of the University of Phoenix Stadium leading up to the College Football National Championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Clemson Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; A statue of former Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman is visible outside of the University of Phoenix Stadium leading up to the College Football National Championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Clemson Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The Obvious Choice: University of Phoenix Stadium

The home of the Arizona Cardinals and neighbors to the Arizona Coyotes would be the obvious choice to host the game in the open air.

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It may not be the most logical, however.

The venue is spectacular and the Cardinals have had no problem selling it out since they moved in, however the Coyotes would face a tall task of filling the seats at University of Phoenix Stadium as the capacity is just over 63,000. Tthe current home of the Coyotes at Gila River Arena is around 17,000.

The temperature in Glendale on January 7th last year was a high of 54 degrees. So the weather could sustain the open roof, however this stadium is possibly too big for the Coyotes current fan base.

Next: The Realistic Choice

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