Mark Messier and Eric Lindros, shown in this 1997 file photo, will both play in the Winter Classic alumni game on Dec. 31 in Philadelphia. (File/Getty Images)
The Winter Classic alumni game between former greats of the New York Rangers and Philadlephia Flyers is sure to be a star studded affair, with the likes of Eric Lindros, Mark Messier, Bob Clarke and Brian Leetch all taking to the ice.
The game, played outdoors between the legends and greats from both franchises, will happen on Sat. Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and will be broadcast live on Hockey Night in Canada on CBC television and streamed live on CBCSports.ca.
The rosters and coaching staff for both squads are as follows:
New York Rangers alumni roster
- Glenn Anderson
- Dan Blackburn
- Paul Broten
- Ron Duguay
- Nick Fotiu
- Mike Gartner
- Adam Graves
- Ron Grescchner
- Pat Hickey
- Darius Kasparaitis
- Kris King
- Nick Kypreos
- Tom Laidlaw
- Darren Langdon
- Brian Leetch
- Dave Maloney
- Stephane Matteau
- Mark Messier
- Brian Mullen
- Dale Purinton
- Mathieu Schneider
- Darren Turcotte
- John Vanbiesbrouck
Rangers coaching staff
- Mike Keenan
- Emile Francis
- Colin Campbell
Philadelphia Flyers alumni roster
- Bill Barber
- Terry Carkner
- Bob Clarke
- Eric Desjardins
- Jim Dowd
- Larry Goodenough
- Derian Hatcher
- Al Hill
- Mark Howe
- Bob Kelly
- Orest Kindrachuk
- Mark LaForest
- John LeClair
- Reggie Leach
- Eric Lindros
- Ken Linseman
- Neil Little
- Brad Marsh
- Shjon Podein
- Dave Poulin
- Brian Propp
- Mark Recchi
- Jeremy Roenick
- Kjell Samuelsson
- Chris Therien
- Rick Tocchet
- Joe Watson
Flyers coaching staff
- Pat Quinn
- Mike Nykoluk
- Keith Primeau
