The Wolverines had played two previous outdoor games in their history, both away from home.
Cold War
The Cold War was held on Saturday, October 6, 2001 between Michigan and Michigan State, held at Michigan State's football venue of Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, which resulted in a 3–3 tie in front of a crowd of 74,544.[3]
Culver's Camp Randall Hockey Classic
On February 6, 2010, Michigan played another hockey rival, the University of Wisconsin, at the Badgers' football home of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.[4] In an event billed as the Culver's Camp Randall Hockey Classic, Wisconsin won, 3–2, in front of 55,301 fans. Game time temperature was 21 degrees F.[5]
Television
The game was broadcast locally by Fox Sports Detroit and nationally by the Big Ten Network, as well as in Ontario via Leafs TV. The game was available on the internet via Fox Sports Detroit's website, and in Alaska via KFXF.[6]
Festivities
The University of Michigan added permanent lighting to Michigan Stadium in time for the event.[7] The University later announced that fireworks would be used when Michigan entered the ice during the game, as well as after every goal.[8] Following the national anthem, a flyover was conducted by a B-2 Stealth Bomber.[6]
The fireworks extravaganza following The Big Chill at The Big House
A seven-minute fireworks show followed the game, conducted in unison with various songs from the soundtrack for the movie The Big Chill.
Game summary
Michigan wore a vintage jersey for the event, which was worn from 1945 to 1948.[9]
Michigan fired 29 shots on Michigan State goalie Drew Palmisano, while Michigan State fired 34 shots on Michigan goalie Shawn Hunwick, who recorded his first shutout of the season and the second of his career.[10]
At the end of the game, Michigan goaltender Shawn Hunwick was named honorary 4th star of the Big Chill at the Big House to please the Michigan fans in attendance who were chanting his name.
Team rosters
1 Yanakeff and Janecyk served as reserve goaltenders and did not see playing time.
2 Hogan was originally the starter for Michigan, but suffered a groin injury that held him out of the game.[12]
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^ a b"Special Events Schedule Announced for the Big Chill at the Big House". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. 2010-12-09. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
^"Permanent Lights to be Installed at Michigan Stadium". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. 2010-09-16. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
^Stephen J. Nesbitt (2010-12-08). "Fireworks and flashy celebrations expected at the Big Chill". Michigan Daily. Archived from the original on 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
^Jeff Arnold (2010-11-12). "Excitement builds for Big Chill at the Big House with merchandise sales and as schedule is announced". Retrieved 2010-12-16.
^"Postgame Notes: #12 Michigan 5, Michigan State 0". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. 2010-12-11. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
^ a b"Stats". CCHA. 2010-12-11. Archived from the original on 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
^Stephen J. Nesbitt (2010-12-14). "Hogan expected to miss 6-8 weeks with groin pull". Michigan Daily. Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
External links
Media related to The Big Chill at the Big House at Wikimedia Commons
Pictures of Michigan Stadium and the Big Chill rink