They were also able to sell their vision to the league .
The Commissioner 's office bought in ; the Blackhawks were awarded the Winter Classic on New Year 's Day in 2009 at Wrigley Field against the Detroit Red Wings .
They were also able to sell their vision to the league , and the Commissioner 's office bought in ; the Blackhawks were awarded the Winter Classic on New Year 's Day in 2009 at Wrigley Field against the Detroit Red Wings .