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As we told you before was the most likely scenario, league sources have confirmed to Flyers beat reporters Wayne Fish and Tim Panaccio that the Flyers will host the 2012 Winter Classic.

Earlier today, TSN hinted that was the case, and just recently both Fish and Panaccio confirmed it.

The game will be held on January 2nd, a Monday, so as to not interfere with football. The Eagles are playing at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1st, which means the game will most likely be held at Citizens Bank Park.

As Dave Isaac notes on Philly Sports Daily, with the Classic comes HBO's 24/7 cameras:

The other thing that will come with the fanfare and increased media attention is something Peter Laviolette dislikes greatly: cameras. League commissioner Gary Bettman said that HBO cameras will be on board covering the Winter Classic teams with full access.

“I would rather avoid a camera than jump in front of one,” Laviolette said back in February. “But I can tell you this: Man, I love that Winter Classic, and I sure would love to play in another one. For me that trumps all – even my own queasiness.”

 

That's right, inside access with Lavs, Richie, Carts, and Prongs. This should make for an excellent lead up throughout December.