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Detroit Red Wings by AJ Petronzi

WINGS TO CELEBRATE HOCKEY WEEKEND ACROSS AMERICA WITH HISTORIC OUTDOOR PRACTICE

February 3, 2012 @ 2:47PM

… Tim Hortons and Kroger Sponsor Red Wings Skate at Downtown Detroit’s Clark Park; 24 Hours of Hockey Action Planned for Joe Louis Arena …

Detroit, MI… As part of Hockey Weekend Across America and their ongoing Hockeytown Thanks initiative, the Detroit Red Wings will be presenting a variety of hockey events throughout the duration of Saturday, February 18. Teams and players from all ages and skill levels will be participating in this unique daylong endeavor, which will be highlighted by an outdoor practice at downtown Detroit’s Clark Park featuring the entirety of the Red Wings roster.

The Red Wings outdoor practice at Detroit’s Clark Park (between Vernor & I-75) will have special observation areas installed specifically for fans to catch all of the action beginning at noon (gates open at 11:00 a.m.). The first 2,000 citizens of Hockeytown to arrive on location will be able to watch the Red Wings skate for approximately one hour as they prepare for a Sunday home game versus San Jose. Fans wishing to attend the Red Wings’ historic outdoor practice on the 18th will be required to make one of three charitable donations upon entering the facility:

1) Canned goods to benefit Gleaners Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan OR
2) At least $2 cash/person in support of the Clark Park Coalition OR
3) Pre-owned hockey equipment to be used by Clark Park & the Detroit Hockey Association

Co-sponsored by Tim Hortons and Kroger, the Red Wings’ outdoor skate at Clark Park will feature a pre-selected TimBits minor hockey team taking part in drills alongside the reigning NHL Central Division champs for a portion of practice. Hot chocolate and coffee will be made available to attendees of this event courtesy of Tim Hortons. Fifty pairs of V.I.P. lanyards granting holders exclusive access to the Tim Hortons Hot Zone at Clark Park will be given away by Tim Hortons over the course of the next two weeks. More information on this promotion can be obtained by visiting www.detroitredwings.com/timhortonsclarkpark .

Amway, presenting sponsor of the Detroit Red Wings, will be making special arrangements for 100 local members of the Boys & Girls Club to attend the open practice. Furthermore, upon the conclusion of Red Wings practice, an open public skate will be held at Clark Park courtesy of Kroger. In order to participate, skaters must fill out a waiver on site and have their own equipment with them. Free parking for this event will be available at Western International High School (1500 Scotten Street) and Earhart Elementary-Middle School (1000 Scotten Street). Indian Trails Transportation will be running complimentary shuttles to and from Clark Park.

In addition to the outdoor practice, the Red Wings will be presenting a 24-hour hockey marathon at Joe Louis Arena beginning at one minute past midnight on Friday night/Saturday morning as part of their Hockey Weekend Across America celebration. Members of the FOX Sports Detroit Girls, who will also be attending the Red Wings’ Clark Park practice, will be on hand to drop the puck at midnight to officially kick off the proceedings.

Adult squad games will be held between the hours of 12:01 and 7:00 a.m. at The Joe on February 18. The Detroit Red Wings Foundation will also be presenting two one-hour-long ‘Try Hockey for Free’ clinics at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. (http://www.maha.org/TryHockey.aspx), which will be preceded by a USA Hockey American Development Model Clinic (http://www.usahockey.com/adm).

Following the back-to-back clinics, there will be youth hockey games staged throughout the afternoon. The Michigan Catholic High School State Championships (Detroit Catholic Central vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) will take place at The Joe from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m., with the day wrapping up with a two-hour adult hockey session. Information on participating in any of the youth or adult games at JLA can be obtained by calling Adam Dubois at 313-396-7451.

In the event of inclement weather, the Red Wings practice will be held within the same time parameters at Joe Louis Arena. Parking will be available at a cost of $5 per vehicle at both the main JLA garage and the venue’s adjacent Riverfront lot. The public skate portion of the event will be cancelled if the open practice is held at The Joe.

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Red Wings Topple Anaheim Ducks 5-0

November 5, 2011 @ 8:18PM

Story and Photos
By AJ Petronzi
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The Detroit Red Wings ended their losing streak in glorious fashion tonight by overwhelming the Anaheim Ducks 5-0 in Detroit.

Niklas Kronwall opened scoring (and game winner) with a blast from the top of the faceoff circle shortly after the end of a power play.
Jiri Hudler and Johan Franzen watch Niklas Kronwall's shot slide into Anaheim's net.
Photo by AJ Petronzi / In Play! Magazine
Henrik Zetterberg was next on the board followed by a pair of goals by Nicklas Lidstrom. Johan Franzen capped the night with the Wings’ fifth and final goal.

Detroit came to the ice to play tonight, quickly overwhelming Anaheim and taking a 16-1 lead in shots on goal. As frustration set in, Anaheim started making bad plays, gave up the puck and took some bad penalties. Ducks leading scorer Teemu Selanne got tossed from the game at the start of the third for mouthing off to the officials.

Teemu Selanne gets tossed after running his mouth at the referee from the Penalty Box.
Photo by AJ Petronzi / In Play! Magazine
In Play! Men of the Game: Nicklas Lidstrom and Jimmy Howard. Lidstrom netted two goals and briefly took the lead in goal scoring on the team before Franzen tied them both up at five on the year. Howard notched a shutout, turning away all 22 on Anaheim’s shots.
Jimmy Howard tells Corry Perry he's sick of Perry whining.
Photo by AJ Petronzi / In Play! Magazine
 He also had some fun at the expense of Corry Perry.

Red Wings Hope to Cap Winless Streak at Six

November 5, 2011 @ 9:45AM

By AJ Petronzi
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Tonight the Detroit Red Wings will look to end their winlessstreak at six games as they face the Anaheim Ducks at Joe Louis Arena inDetroit. Tonight marks the midpoint of the Wings longest home stretch of theseason.

Detroit is looking to bring desperation into their gametonight. If Detroit can keep momentum going in their direction, Anaheim has ahistory of taking lots of penalties and costing themselves games. Penaltiesand costing themselves games have been what’s derailed the Wings the last sixgames, so it’d be good to see them turn the tables tonight.
 
Factoids:Last time Detroit lost six straight games in a season they brought both thePresident’s Trophy for the most wins in a season and the Stanley Cup back toHockeytown in 2008. The Wings have not lost seven straight games since theylast failed to make the playoffs

RED WINGS REASSIGN BRENDAN SMITH TO AHL

November 4, 2011 @ 8:45AM

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings announced today that defenseman Brendan Smith, 22, has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).


Currently 5-5-1 on the season, Detroit will hit the ice tomorrow night for a 7:00 p.m. home game versus the Anaheim Ducks (Fox Sports Detroit and 97.1 The Ticket).  All fans in attendance on Saturday will receive a free 2011-12 Red Wings wall calendar, compliments of Fox Sports Detroit.

The 19th annual Motor City Mitten Madness also continues at tomorrow’s game.  Fans making a monetary donation or those who donate new or gently-used winter gear, including mittens and coats, will be entered to win a game-used, autographed Tomas Holmstrom stick.

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Red Wings Drop Sixth Straight

November 3, 2011 @ 8:48PM

By AJ Petronzi
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The Detroit Red Wings lost 4-1 at home to the CalgaryFlames. It is Detroit’s sixth straight loss since starting the season 5-0.

Jimmy Howard's reaction to Calgary's third goal of the night

Lee Stempniak opened scoring tonight late in the first witha weak shot from behind the goal line. Jarome Iginla scored Calgary’s second goalbefore Dan Cleary opened scoring for the Wings. Iginla and Olli Jokinen addedCalgary’s final two goals.

Detroit is pressing to end this loss streak and that push iscausing even more errors and leading to even more losses. Detroit had a briefperiod of unity tonight after Jiri Hudler was boarded midway through the secondperiod.

Jiri Hudler is helped off the ice after being boarded in the second period
This led to Detroit’s only goal, but afterwards the team quickly fellapart again. Slumping players like Hudler may find themselves wearing new sweatersMonday if Detroit can’t break this losing streak Saturday.

In Play! Man of the Game: Jarome Iginla. Iginla netted twogoals tonight and gave up the hat trick goal on an empty net in the third.

RED WINGS RECALL BRENDAN SMITH FROM GRAND RAPIDS

November 3, 2011 @ 1:36PM

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Brendan Smith has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Smith, 22, has appeared in seven games for the Griffins this season, posting two points (0-2-2) and 20 PIM.


Currently 5-4-1 on the season, Detroit is back in action tonight when the Calgary Flames pay a visit to the Motor City for a 7:30 p.m. showdown at The Joe. The first 7,500 fans in attendance at tonight’s ‘Bobblehead Thursday’ contest will receive a free Henrik Zetterberg bobblehead compliments of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), home of the Red Wings’ team doctors. Five (5) of the bobbleheads given away at this game will be brandished with a distinct marking on the inside of the box lid. Fans receiving these specially-marked bobbleheads will win a post-game meet-and-greet with Zetterberg outside of the Red Wings’ locker room.  

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RED WINGS REASSIGN GUSTAV NYQUIST TO AHL

November 2, 2011 @ 10:29AM

… RookieCenter Made NHL Debut Last Night Versus Minnesota…

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that 22-year-old forward Gustav Nyquist has been reassigned the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). After being recalled from Grand Rapids on Monday, Nyquist made his NHL debut at Joe Louis Arena last night, logging 11:07 worth of ice time during a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Currently 5-4-1 on the season, Detroit is back in action tomorrow night when the Calgary Flames pay a visit to the MotorCity for a 7:30 p.m. showdown at The Joe.

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RED WINGS RECALL GUSTAV NYQUIST FROM AHL

October 31, 2011 @ 3:09PM

… RookieCenter has Nine Points in Nine Games with Grand Rapids…

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that 22-year-old forward Gustav Nyquist has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Currently competing in his first full season of professional hockey, Nyquist has recorded 4G-5A-9P in nine games played for the Griffins thus far on the 2011-12 campaign, giving the 5’11â€, 170-lb. center the second-best scoring total on the team.

Currently 5-4-0 on the season, the Red Wings will host the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, November 1 (puck drop – 7:30 p.m.) on the opening night of a six-game home stand for Detroit.
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