Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon, during a speaking engagement before the Wolverine Caucus in Lansing on Tuesday, made clear his desire to maintain the world-record attendance for outdoor hockey.
Michigan played Michigan State in the “Big Chill at the Big House” in December, 2010, before a record crowd of 113,411.
The NHL, however, will hold the Winter Classic between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs on Jan. 1 at Michigan Stadium.
“The NHL plans on beating our record — I hope they do,” Brandon said, playing to his crowd. “Because when they do, what do you suppose we’re going to do?”
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