More About Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings are third in the National Hockey League for the most Stanley Cup, the biggest winners in the United States with eleven wins. They are third only behind Montreal Canadiens, who have twenty four wins; and the Toronto Maple Leaves, who in turn have thirteen wins. The Detroit Red Wings have some of the best fans in the league and they are very supportive of their team. During play off home games, in the Joe Louis Arena, there is usually a giant octopus with red eyes dubbed 'Al' after the arena manager Al Sobotka. The play offs in 1952 started the octopus throwing tradition when the owner of a fish market in the area threw an octopus on the ice. The legs were supposed to symbolize the eight wins it took the get the coveted Stanley Cup. That year, they did in fact, win the Stanley Cup. It is a tradition that continues today, even though The National Hockey League has tried to stop it. Joe Louis Arena is home of the Detroit Red Wings, and is one of the oldest arenas in the National Hockey League. In its opening season it was home to the National Hockey Leagues All Star Game which was special as Gorde Howe, the all time lead in goals, was given a ten minute standing ovation. The Detroit Red Wings schedule is usually a busy one and everyone comes out to their games. You can buy Detroit Red Wings hockey tickets from our site before they are sold out and you miss out your opportunity. Detroit Red Wings games at Joe Louis Arena are never a dull moment with their amazing fans and their great talent. Book your tickets today.