The Ivy may have wilted last October as the Chicago Cubs once again put their World Series celebrations on ice. But the Chicago Blackhawks gave fans at Wrigley Field something a little different to cheer about to kick off 2009 as the annual outdoor Winter Classic NHL Hockey game brought its festivities to Chi-town.

WaiverSharks Ryan Roach was one of the many chilly diehard hockey fanatics who attended the latest Winter Classic Hockey game held on New Years Day and passed along these pics:

2009 Wrigley Field Outdoor Hockey Game Chicago

2009 Wrigley Field Winter Classic Hockey Chicago

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