Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) I was checking out the wiki page for this song (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Man,_Nice_Shot), and it mentions something about the Wings I've never heard, and I'm curious as to if anyone has heard of it and the origins of this: It is believed among Detroit Red Wings fans that hearing this song during the NHL Playoffs will curse the team, and have petitioned the Detroit radio and television stations to not play it. I know it's the song on the most popular youtube video of the '97 brawl (actually where I heard the song).. but that's about it. Any ideas? Edited July 19, 2008 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted July 19, 2008 Huh? Who thinks it will curse the team, that's pretty absurd. I don't think I have ever heard it on the radio to be honest, and like you said, I only know it from the brawl video lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted July 19, 2008 What now? Heard that on WRIF. Drew and Mike, In 97. 4 Cups since. All is well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Williams29fan 6 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 I listen to it all the time.... I watched the video about ten times during the col series obv. that had no effect what so ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 sounds like wiki bulls*** to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Me thinks someone, like an Avs fan, was having a little fun with Wiki's open editing feature! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Touching Clarence S. Campbell Bowl/Prince of Wales Trophy before the finals will also curse the team.. same thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 I was checking out the wiki page for this song (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Man,_Nice_Shot), and it mentions something about the Wings I've never heard, and I'm curious as to if anyone has heard of it and the origins of this: I know it's the song on the most popular youtube video of the '97 brawl (actually where I heard the song).. but that's about it. Any ideas? Not sure how this all fits in, but I highly doubt songs or music played kills the vibe of the playoffs or "jinxes" a team. Nothing to worry about or make a fuss over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Never heard that one before. And I remember mixes of the song years ago on WRIF with Wings play-by-play clips edited into it. Someone's mistaken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grsbmd 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 I remember reading that just after listening to the song during the SCF. Apparently that curse has been broken, or never worked in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DyingAlive 27 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 I love that song, I listened it many times through out this years playoff run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 ZOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!1 You mentioned the song! We'll never win another Cup!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Well I can say that the curse doesn't work cuz i watched the youtube video of the 97 brawl with Colorado before every game against the Avs. We ended up sweeping them and we also won the cup. So I guess that curse is a bunch of BS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 I was checking out the wiki page for this song (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Man,_Nice_Shot), and it mentions something about the Wings I've never heard, and I'm curious as to if anyone has heard of it and the origins of this: I know it's the song on the most popular youtube video of the '97 brawl (actually where I heard the song).. but that's about it. Any ideas? Looks like that remark has been edited out. The article was flagged because the text does not cite any sources, so anything about a local ban on the song or a Detroit jinx doesn't have much credibility. I like Wikipedia as a quick and dirty reference on various topics. A lot of times, I will hear a hot topic in the news for a couple of weeks and wonder how the whole thing started, and it's helpful for the background info, but it's open editing leaves it vulnerable to misinformation and abuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Maybe it should have read that Aves fans consider it a curse if Wings fans listen to it. Or maybe playing the Wings is curse enough to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjgj13 30 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 The 1st time I heard the edited version linked to the Wings was in '95 after the Wings beat the Hawks on Kozlov's OT series clincher to make the finals. I know this for a fast as I was on my way home from a class and I only took classes from Sept 94 - Jul 95 (or whatever 3 semesters spans). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshadblack 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 anyone have a link to the song? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
