Open Red Wings' practice at Joe Louis Arena

[CdnWingsFanEh 2]

I don't think the wings have made an official announcement, but for anyone interested in attending the red wings open practice this year, it will be happening on 28 March, 2009. There as of yet is no time mentioned, or fee, it is simply listed on the wings events calendar. Just a little info for people who need to make advance plans for this to keep the date open.

http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...ge&id=26539

[Zion 93]

Went last year during a 3-day weekend in Detroit. Watched the Wings lose in overtime to the Blues on Friday, practice on Saturday and then win 1-0 in overtime (Mule) over Nashville.

The practice was hilarious. Babs got on the microphone, thanked everyone for coming, plugged Cheli's Chili (Chelios smiled and waved to everyone) and then gave the microphone to Nick, who tried to put Cheli under the hot lamp, but when given the mike, told everyone that Nick would be signing autographs at Cheli's for an hour after practice. Pretty funny.

[Cicada 4]

if it indeed happens, expect the team to be suspended for the next game for some arbitrary reason...

hossa's laces are too tight... SUSPENSION!!!

zetterberg's new contract is too fair... SUSPENSION!!!

rafalski doesn't have enough hair on his head... SUSPENSION!!!

[Systemfel 33]

There's only ONE open practice all season? Wow.

[wingnut40 176]

There was only one last year too.

I went last year and sat on the end of the ice where Draper, Maltby, Cleary, Downey, ect. where. If I can get my parents to take me again this year I'm sitting on the other end with Hank, Nick, Pav, and Mule. Just to make it even. But with my luck they'll switch it up and I'll end us seeing the same guys.

[hokeychik22 17]

thanks for telling us about this!! I love going and haven't missed one yet!!

[Williams29fan 6]

I'm so in! Went last year and had a blast, Lilly Pads baby girl is so adorable!

[Zion 93]

Forgot about that. That was cool seeing Lils toting his daughter around on the ice.

[JayUp88 1]

I'm guessing this will be during they day right?

[wingfan1991 221]

ya that's surprising only 1 all year.. did you know that buffalo holds open practice (FREE too!!) on EVERY single game day at HSBC arena? i dont think any team does that in the league but them.

[Hank 0]

There's only ONE open practice all season? Wow.

I know.

And then you look down the street and see the fan reaction to Tigerfest.

All of the players were present giving autographs and talking with fans.

You wan more butts in the seats and get fans connected to players why not try actually having the players connect with the fans. It goes a long way.

[CdnWingsFanEh 2]

I know.

And then you look down the street and see the fan reaction to Tigerfest.

All of the players were present giving autographs and talking with fans.

You wan more butts in the seats and get fans connected to players why not try actually having the players connect with the fans. It goes a long way.

Particularly if you're coming from far away, and rarely get the chance to come out. I'm lucky if I can make it to the Joe once a year, coming from Hamilton, ON...

[zztop40 80]

I was going to purchase tickets for both March 27th and 29th games. Since I'll be in

Detroit area, may as well make it a 3 day fest with the RW's. Thanks , I might of missed that bit

of info!

I've seen them practice in Traverse City, but the Joe is special.

GO WINGS

[Ms_Hockey 0]

I don't think the wings have made an official announcement, but for anyone interested in attending the red wings open practice this year, it will be happening on 28 March, 2009. There as of yet is no time mentioned, or fee, it is simply listed on the wings events calendar. Just a little info for people who need to make advance plans for this to keep the date open.

http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...ge&id=26539

A bit off topic. What the heck does your sign in your picture say?

[CdnWingsFanEh 2]

A bit off topic. What the heck does your sign in your picture say?

Yeah, it's a bit hard to see...

It says "Are you pregnant ref, because you missed 2 periods!"

[Ms_Hockey 0]

Yeah, it's a bit hard to see...

It says "Are you pregnant ref, because you missed 2 periods!"

LMAO.

Nothing tops a hockey sense of humor.

[CdnWingsFanEh 2]

LMAO.

Nothing tops a hockey sense of humor.

I'm not gonna lie, it's not my sign, but I thought it was way too funny to pass up. Kudos to who ever designed it. I wish it showed up better though... The original picture was much bigger, and showed the refs all conversing by the score keeper, with one on the phone (must have been about a questionable goal).

Edited January 26, 2009 by CdnWingsFanEh

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

if it indeed happens, expect the team to be suspended for the next game for some arbitrary reason...

hossa's laces are too tight... SUSPENSION!!!

zetterberg's new contract is too fair... SUSPENSION!!!

rafalski doesn't have enough hair on his head... SUSPENSION!!!

The post of the day

[hokeychik22 17]

There's only ONE open practice all season? Wow.

wasn't there two last season. one at the beginning of season and one in march towards the end of season.

[MissyLKS8 6]

Went last year during a 3-day weekend in Detroit. Watched the Wings lose in overtime to the Blues on Friday, practice on Saturday and then win 1-0 in overtime (Mule) over Nashville.

The practice was hilarious. Babs got on the microphone, thanked everyone for coming, plugged Cheli's Chili (Chelios smiled and waved to everyone) and then gave the microphone to Nick, who tried to put Cheli under the hot lamp, but when given the mike, told everyone that Nick would be signing autographs at Cheli's for an hour after practice. Pretty funny.

Dude, I did that all that junk too. McCarty came back that weekend, in fact he gave me a smile when we bang on the glass during the warm up, then at the practice he tossed me a puck. Kick ass!

But my point is, I have the Cheli's thing recorded on my camera. I'm going to watch that. Too funny!