ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — University of Michigan officials say they’ve sold 105,585 tickets for an outdoor hockey game at Michigan Stadium between the Wolverines and rival Michigan State.
Michigan announced sales Monday that would set the world record for attendance at an ice hockey game.
“The Big Chill at the Big House” takes place Dec. 11.
Outdoor hockey has become more common in recent years. The NHL annually holds a Winter Classic, which will take place at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field this season. The Penguins will host the Washington Capitals.