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Welcome to The DoughJoe http://doughjoedetroit.com/ http://www2.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?Red%2bWings%2bfans%2bare%2btrying%2bto%2bget%2bLittle%2bCaesars%2bArena%2bnicknamed%2b'The%2bDoughJoe'&id=592733 http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2016/10/father_and_son_pushing_for_lit.html#comments https://www.google.com/amp/detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/10/26/theres-a-new-entry-in-the-little-caesars-arena-nickname-debate/amp/?client=safari There are no greater fans in professional sports than Red Wings fans; we are as passionate as they come about our Wings and the many hockey-rich traditions spread throughout the great city of Detroit. It’s no secret that the announcement of the Red Wings new facility, Little Caesars’ Arena, was “unenthusiastically” received by fans. We, like most true fans, felt the name did not fully capture the history and tradition of one of the NHL’s greatest franchises and one of America’s most resilient cities. This inspired us to get creative and take matters into our own hands. With Detroit’s new ‘facelift’ rapidly taking shape with the construction of District Detroit and the newly anticipated arena, we felt it was only right that the worthy people of Detroit, as well as, Red Wings players/coaches/staff, have a place they are proud to call home… Hence, the uncomplicated birth of “The DoughJoe.” The inspiration for “The DoughJoe” is two-fold. First, we thought it was critically important to pay homage to the “Joe.” Joe Louis Arena, nicknamed “The Joe,” has been the celebrated home of the Detroit Red Wings since 1979. Joe Louis Arena is one of only two arenas in the NHL that doesn't have a corporate naming sponsor. Since hitting the ice at The Joe, the Red Wings have won four Stanley Cup Championships (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008), and have clinched the playoffs in 25 consecutive seasons, the longest active streak in North American professional sports. Kind of a big deal! I think we speak for everyone when we say that the memories made at The Joe are irreplaceable and we are saddened to see it go. The DoughJoe is our shot at a “silver lining.” Second, we still wanted to give a tip of the hat to Little Caesars and the Ilitch family for all they have done to make the Red Wings organization a model franchise and to develop amateur/youth hockey throughout the Detroit area. Little Caesars is one of the most recognized and respected organizations in amateur/youth hockey throughout North America. Mike and Marian Ilitch, owners of the Little Caesars Pizza chain, have been sponsoring hockey teams since 1968 and are a major reason for the club's success and thriving hockey culture that drives the Motor City. The Ilitch Family’s commitment to hockey at all levels is just another reason why Detroit is, and always will be, known as HOCKEYTOWN!

Or perhaps people just like it. It's not an attempt to rename the arena. It's a nickname. "Madhouse on Madison", "The Shark Tank", "The Joe". If you don't like it, that's fine, but to suggest that "voter fraud" is behind it is irresponsible. Must be the election climate rubbing off http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/10/26/theres-a-new-entry-in-the-little-caesars-arena-nickname-debate/#.WBEGSj2eaFo.twitter https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxsports.com/nhl/story/red-wings-fans-already-have-amazing-nickname-for-their-new-arena-102816.amp.html?client=safari

Thanks. I have been a member for a long time under a different email. I have never posted, but read the threads daily. I have been a Wings fan since the days of Howe and the Olympia. My cousin, Al McLeod had a cup of coffee with the Wings before playing with Gordie and sons in Houston. My brother and I roadtripped at 16 and 14 during the blizzard of 78 to Houston and got to hang out with the team and meet the legend. I was a season ticket holder for years despite living in South Bend, IN. Lots of miles to take my kids to games. Thank you for the encouragement. I understand the caution; we are Wings lifers so we will, indeed, stick around.

Thank you for pointing out web developer's typo. I assure you the folks behind the website have been Wings fans for 40+ years. The correction will be made.

Exactly, Echolalia.