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Soldier Field Hockey: Hawks vs. Penguins On March 1

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Outdoor NHL hockey will return to Chicago when the Blackhawks host the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 1, 2014 at Solider Field.

The 7 p.m. game is part of a league-wide series of games to be played at outdoor stadiums across the county.

Information on ticketing for season-ticket holders for each team and national broadcast information will be released shortly.

Fans interested in more information on ticketing, further news and special offers around the event should register at nhl.com/2014Chicago.

"Our fans and our teams love outdoor games and we are thrilled the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series will present a number of these experiences to a large number of our fans in a variety of National Hockey League markets," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said.

"The Chicago game, at Soldier Field, will be a match-up of two recent Stanley Cup champions at an iconic stadium. We thank the Blackhawks and Penguins, Coors Light, Soldier Field and everyone involved in what will be a memorable, exciting and fun event."

The Soldier Field game will mark the second time the Blackhawks will host an outdoor regular-season game. At the 2009 Winter Classic, 40,818 packed Wrigley Fiel to watch the Detroit Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 6-4.

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