Red Wings visit the White House

[T.Low 1,011]

Excellent thread, Mindfly, I really enjoyed it.

McCarty looked like he was about to loose it and break out a tear or two.

W at his best, no doubt. Fedorov commented on how impressed he was meeting Bush in "02.

Edit: '02 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X95JniD8gto

Edited October 14, 2008 by T.Low

[GoWings1905 2,694]

Very cool. What an honor for the Red Wings to cap off an incredible season.

Babcock smiled more in that ten minute video than I have seen in over three years combined.

[Statts 4]

I was actually at the ceremony at the White House today. Absolutely awesome. I'll upload pics tonight. Most players hung around afterwards and took pictures and signed autographs. Incredible experience.

That’s awesome! Looking forward to seein the pics.

[isbister 0]

WOW That was well done!!!

[mariah 0]

That was a great video. I even teared a little for Macs.

[Doc Holiday 0]

See, the Red Wings make EVERYBODY look good!

Is it just me or does Datsyuk look like a creeper during Bush's speech?

Edited October 14, 2008 by Doc Holiday

[T.Low 1,011]

See, the Red Wings make EVERYBODY look good!

Is it just me or does Datsyuk look like a creeper during Bush's speech?

They bring out the best in everyone, even the Leafs.

[The Door Man 0]

If anyone cares, I can put up some pics of me with the players.

[hankzet40 233]

Cool video and it was nice to see the season overview done by the President.

[wingsgirl001 983]

Wow, that was really cool. I loved the bit he said about McCarty, I thought he was gonna cry.

Thank you so much for sharing the video!

And awesome pictures, Door Man

[Statts 4]

If anyone cares, I can put up some pics of me with the players.

Hell yeah!

<--- Insanly jealous. Looks like you are spitting distance from Homer and Helm. BTW how were you able to get a seat to that event?

Are you in fact The Door Man at the White house?

Edited October 15, 2008 by Statts

[The Door Man 0]

Hell yeah!

<--- Insanly jealous. Looks like you are spitting distance from Homer and Helm. BTW how were you able to get a seat to that event?

Are you in fact The Door Man at the White house?

I work here in DC and just lucked out with getting on the guest list using some connections. (Door Man is in reference to the great man holding the door open for Wings fans heading into the silo to cross over to the Joe.)

Also got pics with Dom, Ozzie, Hudler, Mickey, and Maltby and Holmstrom. Got to meet Helm, Lilja, Hossa and Bettman, too. Wanted to boo Bettman, but refrained.

All outstanding guys. Once in a lifetime experience.

[Casey 145]

Anyone notice anything strange in this account? http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/11033581 I snagged a screencap in case they changed it.

Edited October 15, 2008 by Casey

[redhot 0]

Anyone notice anything strange in this account? http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/11033581 I snagged a screencap in case they changed it.

"Five Cups in the past 12 years"?

[redhot 0]

I work here in DC and just lucked out with getting on the guest list using some connections. (Door Man is in reference to the great man holding the door open for Wings fans heading into the silo to cross over to the Joe.)

Also got pics with Dom, Ozzie, Hudler, Mickey, and Maltby and Holmstrom. Got to meet Helm, Lilja, Hossa and Bettman, too. Wanted to boo Bettman, but refrained.

All outstanding guys. Once in a lifetime experience.

Very very jealous. Are you "the chief'?

Could you post all your pics with the players? Do you have pic with Lilya? Hossa there too? Would that be a jinx?

[Doc Holiday 0]

Oh God Datsyuk needs to work on his appearance so badly in that picture.

[Kronwall55 0]

Very cool! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures!

[Kronner55 1]

Wow, most impressive!!! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see the rest of the pix!

[Guest Four]

Oh God Datsyuk needs to work on his appearance so badly in that picture.

Cross of E.T and Lurch >.>

[The Door Man 0]

That's it for pics with the players. Unfortunately Lidstrom, Rafalski, Draper, McCarty, Lebda, and Babcock didn't hang out - at least not where everyone else was, they could've been in another room. Didn't get pics with Lilja or Hossa. Both were there and I had them sign my ticket to the event. I think I got about 15-16 autographs. Wish I would have known I was going to get to meet them all, I would have brought something cooler to have signed. Oh well, still an amazing memory.

Edited October 15, 2008 by The Door Man

[timothy1997 0]

of course Bush looked pretty cool in the video. It's senior year and he has done nothing but goof off all year. Wouldnt be surprised if this ceremony was inbetween ultimate frisbee and video games.

[Kronner55 1]

THanks for posting the rest! What a treat. You were a part of something very special. I'm sure you'll treasure the memories for the rest of your days. Congrats.

[hockaholic 1]

If the Wings win again next year, its too bad they'd have to be greeted at the White House by one of the bums running from the two major parties... sure would be nice to see a President Ron Paul or a President Bob Barr... Instead, we'll probably be stuck with Obama bin Biden.

[Vincanni 1]

Couldn't be much further from being a fan of him as a president, but he's a very charismatic orator and I actually really enjoyed watching the whole thing. Thanks for the link.

[GoWings1905 2,694]

If the Wings win again next year, its too bad they'd have to be greeted at the White House by one of the bums running from the two major parties... sure would be nice to see a President Ron Paul or a President Bob Barr... Instead, we'll probably be stuck with Obama bin Biden.

That's completely beyond the point. It's still an honor to visit the White House, regardless of political affiliation or your personal feelings about the President. I couldn't care less who the Red Wings get to visit if they make it an annual event.