From the official NHL release:
ST. LOUIS BLUES ANNOUNCE ROSTER FOR
2017 NHL WINTER CLASSIC ALUMNI GAME
Featuring Greats Such as Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Bernie Federko and Al
MacInnis
NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2016) – The National Hockey League and the St. Louis Blues today jointly released the team’s current roster for the
2017 NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game. The game, which will be played outdoors against the greats from the Chicago Blackhawks, will take place Saturday, Dec. 31, at 1:30 p.m. CT at Busch Stadium.
More than 20 former St. Louis players and coaches are scheduled to participate in the renewal of this legendary rivalry. Those returning for the Blues include Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger, Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis, Keith Tkachuk and more.
Blues Alumni Roster
Bruce Affleck
Gino Cavallini
Bernie Federko
Wayne Gretzky
Brett Hull
Mike Liut
Al MacInnis
Larry Patey
Chris Pronger
Ed Staniowski
Keith Tkachuk
Blues Coaching Staff
Red Berenson
Bob Plager
Brian Sutter
Gary Unger
This roster is current as of Nov. 10 – additions or changes may be made leading up to the game. The Alumni Game will consist of three 20-minute periods (running time) and two 12-minute intermissions. The Blackhawks alumni roster will be announced in the coming days.
