96warrior 11 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Red Wings to hold 'Hockeyfest' on August 29th The Red Wings held a "fan fest" last year, and they're cranking up the admission price but adding autograph sessions, a concert, and more Q and A's this time around (per DetroitRedWings.com's Lisa Hickock): August 14, DetroitRedWings.com: As summer cools off the Red Wings, in partnership with Coca-Cola and FOX Sports Detroit, are heating things up for the 2009-10 season with HockeyFest 2009. The action begins on the floor of Joe Louis Arena Friday, August 28, from 3-10 p.m., with a special free session for families experiencing economic hardships, and Saturday, August 29 for the general public from 1-10 p.m. Red Wings season ticket holders are welcome throughout both days, plus an exclusive early session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. HockeyFest 2009 is Hockeytown's premier interactive fan experience, featuring appearances by Red Wings players including Dan Cleary, Kris Draper, Jason Williams and more, an exclusive Q&A session with Wings players and management, alumni autograph sessions, hockey memorabilia exhibits, photo opportunities with the Zamboni and Al the Octopus and much more! Band favorite Bazooka Charlie will be on hand to fire fans up beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets for Saturday, August 29 are just $20 for adults, $10 for children (12-and-under) and free for kids under three. Fans can purchase tickets at the Joe Louis Arena box office, DetroitRedWings.com, and by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000. For Friday's complimentary admission for families experiencing economic hardships, provided by Coca-Cola, tickets will be available in-person beginning Tuesday, August 25 at the Joe Louis Arena Box Office, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and Hockeytown Cafe. Last year, Jim Nill, Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, Ken Daniels, and Gordie Howe were among those who gave Q and A's... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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96warrior 11 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 I attended the season ticket holder session last year on Saturday morning and did enjoy it. Left with Steve Yzerman's authograph. Draper was suppose to be there but Kopecky showed up instead. I had hoped they would have the Red Wings play the Tigers alumni like they did a few years ago. I enjoyed that. Unfortunately, the Tigers are playing at Comerica Park the weekend before training camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Last year, Jim Nill, Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, Ken Daniels, and Gordie Howe were among those who gave Q and A's... Wow...wish I would've gone LAST year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil204 4 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 I went last year..the highlight for me was getting pictures taken with the Cup Probably won't have that opportunity this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 Will they be serving Beer?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 I AM SO GOING TO THIS!! YAYYYYYY! I MISS MY WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 Jason Williams?!?!?! Count me in!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 of course they had to do this while im on vacation(tennessee). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 of course they had to do this while im on vacation(tennessee). ....but of course!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) Jason Williams?!?!?! Count me in!!! your dislike of jason williams is borderline cartoonish. Edited August 15, 2009 by drumshanbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hocketownwest 11 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Went to this last year, my daughter and I both got our Yzerman jerseys signed. He also signed my dads hat. We also got Bud Lynch's autograph and a few others. Almost had Gordies but he was slower than Stevie and he quit just before he came to us. Other than that it would have been a little lame, more of the players should have shown up. There weren't really that many people there on Saturday when I went. Here is the photo of us on the Freepress site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 your dislike of jason williams is borderline cartoonish. You think its bad now? You should have seen it when he was on the team before. Search for some 3 year old topics and you'll see . But yea, I wholeheartedly can not stand the dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 You think its bad now? You should have seen it when he was on the team before. Search for some 3 year old topics and you'll see . But yea, I wholeheartedly can not stand the dude. fair enough. and don't get the impression that i'm disagreeing with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Anyone have a guess what will happen during the 10-1 season ticket holder session, or what alumni might be signing autographs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Let's hope the Jason Williams haters will walk right up to him and tell him that he sucks and they wish he never came back here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Let's hope the Jason Williams haters will walk right up to him and tell him that he sucks and they wish he never came back here. I highly doubt anybody in here has the guts to do that and get best (EDIT: meant to say past, not best) being an Internet Tough Guy and mellowdramatic about Williams. Edited August 25, 2009 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Looks like Lids and Homer are now attending: Detroit, MI…Red Wings Captain Nicklas Lidstrom will open the Detroit Red Wings Hockeyfest this Friday as Hockeytown prepares for another great season with Detroit’s premiere interactive fan experience. In partnership with Coca-Cola and FOX Sports Detroit, the Red Wings begin two exciting days of HockeyFest 2009 on Friday, August 28, from 3:00 pm -10:00 pm, with a special free session for families experiencing economic hardships. On Saturday, August 29, the doors will be open to the general public from 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for just $20 for adults and $10 for children (10-and-under). Red Wings season ticket holders are welcome free of charge throughout both days, plus an exclusive early session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday. HockeyFest 2009 features appearances by Red Wings players including Nicklas Lidstrom, Tomas Holmstrom, Dan Cleary, Kris Draper andJason Williams , an exclusive Q&A session with Wings players and management, alumni autograph sessions, hockey memorabilia exhibits, photo opportunities with the Zamboni and Al the Octopus and much more! Band favorite Bazooka Charlie will be on hand to fire fans up beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lnvincible Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Looks like Lids and Homer are now attending: Detroit, MI…Red Wings Captain Nicklas Lidstrom will open the Detroit Red Wings Hockeyfest this Friday as Hockeytown prepares for another great season with Detroit’s premiere interactive fan experience. In partnership with Coca-Cola and FOX Sports Detroit, the Red Wings begin two exciting days of HockeyFest 2009 on Friday, August 28, from 3:00 pm -10:00 pm, with a special free session for families experiencing economic hardships. On Saturday, August 29, the doors will be open to the general public from 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for just $20 for adults and $10 for children (10-and-under). Red Wings season ticket holders are welcome free of charge throughout both days, plus an exclusive early session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday. HockeyFest 2009 features appearances by Red Wings players including Nicklas Lidstrom, Tomas Holmstrom, Dan Cleary, Kris Draper andJason Williams , an exclusive Q&A session with Wings players and management, alumni autograph sessions, hockey memorabilia exhibits, photo opportunities with the Zamboni and Al the Octopus and much more! Band favorite Bazooka Charlie will be on hand to fire fans up beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday night. This will be my first HockeyFest and im VERY excitied for it I have no idea what to expect,and im excitied to find out. ~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 This will be my first HockeyFest and im VERY excitied for it I have no idea what to expect,and im excitied to find out. ~! My advice is to get in line ASAP to tour the locker-room. We were first in line last year and had no wait. I noted that was the line that got the longest and people had to wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 My advice is to get in line ASAP to tour the locker-room. We were first in line last year and had no wait. I noted that was the line that got the longest and people had to wait. Did you get any autographs/ get to meet anyone of note? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Did you get any autographs/ get to meet anyone of note? Yes, we got Steve Yzerman's autograph on his jersey. The only active player in attendance was Kopecky. We went to the season ticket holder (morning) session. Some more advice would be not to wear a jersey if you want autographs. It's easier to just pass it to the player when there are a lot of people around him. Will say it sounds like more players will be attending this weekend. I declined season ticket holder passes and not am regretting it. You will have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Yes, we got Steve Yzerman's autograph on his jersey. The only active player in attendance was Kopecky. We went to the season ticket holder (morning) session. Some more advice would be not to wear a jersey if you want autographs. It's easier to just pass it to the player when there are a lot of people around him. Will say it sounds like more players will be attending this weekend. I declined season ticket holder passes and not am regretting it. You will have fun. Great, thanks for the advice, I'm planning on getting there for the 10 opening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lnvincible Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks for the advice. Any other notables i should be aware of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 What time do gates open on sat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
