NEW YORK (December 27, 2011) – As the countdown to the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® continues, the Empire State Building will celebrate the much-anticipated outdoor match-up between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers by shining its world-famous tower lights in Rangers and Flyers colors on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The east/west sides of the building, with west facing Madison Square Garden, will be lit in the Rangers’ Blue, Red and White, while its north/south sides, with south facing the City of Philadelphia, will be lit in the Flyers’ Orange and White.

The rivalry between two storied franchises – and two historic sports cities – will take center stage at the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® as the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers meet outdoors at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 2. The 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® will be broadcast on NBC in the United States and on CBC and RDS in Canada. Sirius XM Satellite Radio will provide radio coverage, NHL.com will provide extensive digital video coverage and NHL Network™ will chronicle all of the excitement from Philadelphia leading up to and after the game.

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About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the “World’s Most Famous Office Building.” With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper’s robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America’s favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. The Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world’s most beloved attractions and is the region’s #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com,

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