13Wings40 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Here is just another reason why the Ilitches are one of the most respected owners by the players, and why players want to come to this organization... http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/02/il...alums_incl.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Forget the rings. Just give them a lifetime of extra pepperoni pizzas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 they are awsome owners, not only do they care about the players they have now they still care about the players from the past Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 May his reign as owner of this team never end. While Lidstrom's salary keeps the Wings competitive, everything successful within the Wings starts with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Here's a good quote from the article: Pronovost was one of 20 to 30 retired Red Wings to receive a gift last week. The team sent rings to every living Wings' players that won a cup in Detroit prior to their 1997 championship. "It was Mr. and Mrs. Ilitch's idea," Wings general manager Ken Holland said. "They're special owners. They wanted to remember our great past. Players from the past didn't receive rings. They wanted to honour them. "When UPS called to see if they could deliver it, they wanted to know if I was a jewelry dealer because of the value of it," said Pronovost, who also got a personal note from the Wings owners along with the ring. Once again the Ilitches prove that they're the classiest people around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) The Illitches have a message for the NHL, hockey players, and staff, and it's a simple one: If you're a winner for the Wings org, you're a winner for life. Edited February 10, 2009 by Datsyerberger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
