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A photographic look at Thursday's team practices in preparation for the National Hockey League's Winter Classic game on Friday, January 1 at Fenway Park in Boston between the Bruins and the Flyers

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Snow covers the seat cushions before the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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The Philadelphia Flyers practice at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, December 31, 2009, for the NHL's Winter Classic hockey game. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBRIAN SNYDER/Reuters

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Philadelphia Flyers' Chris Pronger, center, laughs with Matt Carle, right, during a drill against goalie Michael Leighton during practice on the outdoor rink at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Elise Amendola/The Associated Press

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The Philadelphia Flyers practice for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton practices at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, December 31, 2009, for the NHL's Winter Classic hockey game. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBRIAN SNYDER/Reuters

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The Boston Bruins pose for a team pictures before the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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Mark Recchi #28 of the Boston Bruins helps clear some of the snow before practice for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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Marc Savard #91 of the Boston Bruins enjoys the snow during practice for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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Snow falls at Fenway Park during practice for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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Derek Morris #53 of the Boston Bruins looks on before practice for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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Blair Betts #11 and Brian Boucher #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers pose for a team picture before practice for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

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