First look at fenway

The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins took their first look at Fenway Park – hockey-style – less than one month before the clubs meet in the NHL’s Winter Classic. The atmosphere was light as players and personnel from both teams were given a guided tour Sunday of the uncompleted rink, the locker room and other facilities. Fenway Park, the 97-year-old home of baseball’s Boston Red Sox, is in the early stages of being converted to a hockey rink that will host the New Year’s Day game between the visiting Flyers and the Bruins. “It’s my first time walking on the field or even going to the field,” Bruins forward Shawn Thornton said. “I’m just excited to see the surroundings.”

Associated Press