Detroit Red Wings ticket and team info

Is there a better place for professional hockey than historic Joe Louis Arena? No way! They don't call it Hockey town for nothing. The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most successful professional hockey franchises around, and there's something special about taking in a game in The Joe, as the Arena's affectionately known. Just watch out for that flying octopus! One of the most beloved traditions in Detroit is throwing an octopus on the ice during the playoffs, a tradition which has gone on since 1952. Red Wings ticket holders have their octopi ready for this year's run at the playoffs already. Grab yours and let's go!

The Star
Nicklas Lidstrom is the new captain of the Red Wings, taking over from the legendary Steve Yzerman. Lidstrom led the defensemen of the league with 80 points last year, so his talents aren't up for debate. What Detroit Red Wings ticket holders are more concerned with are his leadership abilities. The defending Norris Trophy winner has some huge skates to fill with the retirement of Yzerman, but everyone is confident that the Swede up to the task. After all, he was hand-picked by Yzerman himself as his successor. What more do you want?

The Coach
Behind the bench, the Red Wings feature Mike Babcock, who lead the Mighty Ducks to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2003. Expect him to do the same for the Red Wings. With almost 500 career regular season wins under his belt, Babcock took home the President's Trophy in his first season with the Red Wings. Now he's looking to expand his success into the post-season by giving fans the chance to by tickets to the playoffs and the Stanley Cup Finals in Detroit.

The Team
The Red Wings aren't just a storied franchise with a great history, they're a current offensive juggernaut! Ranked number two last season in total goals with over 300, fans can expect more of the same this season. Babcock has installed a tough, disciplined and penalty-killing defense as well. Niklas Kronwell has the potential to win the Norris Trophy for Detroit for the second year in a row. With Detroit Red Wings tickets, you get it all: great shots and tight defense. And a octopus or two. What more could a hockey fan want?
 

Detroit RedWings info

Detroit RedWings tickets gave hockey fans in the Motor City a reason to cheer in 2004. The Red Wings lit up Joe Louis Arena, won a Central Division Crown, and advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now the Red Wings will take to the ice after saying goodbye to a long list of starters and battle their Western Conference foes with a new lineup of players built from current members and key free agent signings. The revolution in the Motor City has hockey fans clutching their Detroit Red Wings tickets in anticipation of a run at the Stanley Cup.

The Red Wings built their 2004 playoff appearance around the performance of goalie Manny Legace. Legace posted 2.12 goals against average and a 23-win season on the way to the Red Wings 48-21-11-2 season. The Red Wings won the President’s Trophy for the second time in three years. Kris Draper notched a 40-goal season for Detroit along the way. The Red Wings drew a first-round showdown in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Nashville Predators, who they dispatched in six games. The second round had the Wings faced off with the Calgary Flames and began badly for Detroit, as they dropped the first game in overtime. After winning Game 2, the teams split the next pair leaving the series tied at 2-2. The Red Wings exited the postseason after being blanked by Calgary in the next two games.

What’s in store for Detroit Red Wings ticket holders in 2004? Here’s the scenario. The Red Wings lost Brett Hull, Ray Whitney, and a handful of veteran players. Who will replace them? Try Kirk Maltby, Tomas Holmstrom, and Henrik Zetterberg. Add Kris Draper, Steve Yzerman, and Brendan Shanahan. The depth of the Red Wings roster has given Chicago’s management the power to ride out the storm in fine style.

Given the fact that Detroit RedWings tickets gave hockey fans in the Motor City a great ride in 2004, there’s plenty of reason to believe hat 2005-2006 could be even better. The fans packing Joe Louis Arena will be seeing a team loaded with talent and poised to make a run at the Stanley Cup. It’s no surprise that the hottest sports ticket in Detroit is Red Wings tickets.