The Chicago Blackhawks will start Arvid Soderblom which suggests that Petr Mrazek will start the Winter Classic.
The Chicago Blackhawks are taking on the Dallas Stars at the United Center on Sunday night. This is their final tune-up before the Winter Classic takes place at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night for New Year's Eve.
The team, losers of three straight, wants to play well against this very good Stars team so that they can go hit the big stage of the Winter Classic feeling good about themselves.
In goal for the Hawks in this one is going to be Arvid Soderblom. He's been the backup for most of the season but he played at a high level while Mrazek was out with an injury.
This move suggests, however, that Petr Mrazek is going to be the guy for the Hawks in the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Eve. As the veteran who has been around the league for a long time and the primary starter on this team for a couple of years now, he deserves this opportunity.
Soderblom is going to be a good goalie in the NHL for a long time moving forward so he could get his chance to start a big game like this down the line.
Mrazek has had a great career in the NHL split between a handful of teams. With Chicago, he has helped this young team have a stable backstop as they develop.
Playing in the Winter Classic will be a special moment for a lot of players but seeing Mrazek get the start is perfect.
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