WCQF Game 1 GDT: Coyotes 2 at Red Wings 4

[Jasper84 333]

Just got back from the game, awesome experience. The boys played great. I don't agree with the reffing in the first, but we overcame that. Howie played awesome, and kept us in the game especially in the first.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Just got back from the game, awesome experience. The boys played great. I don't agree with the reffing in the first, but we overcame that. Howie played awesome, and kept us in the game especially in the first.

[Konnan511 1,736]

The best teams beat the refs instead of the other way around. Great poise by the Wings. Like I said, Coyotes have no offense, we should win this series in 5 at most.

[greenrebellion 415]

Good to see the Wings can still flip the switch. Still miss Zetterberg though

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

I'm kinda bummed that game 2 is not on Friday.

[greenrebellion 415]

Anyone know where to find post game pressers for all the teams? I assume they can be found on nhl.com somewhere, but I'm not sure where to look?

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I'm kinda bummed that game 2 is not on Friday.

Yupp, and that it's a matinee on Saturday. Stupid NBC

[wingslogo19 281]

Great game, and great way to start the series with a win.. Howard, Mule and Dats looked great.. Loved the chant of Todd Bertuzzi

[Trapt1307 81]

Just got back from the game, awesome experience. The boys played great. I don't agree with the reffing in the first, but we overcame that. Howie played awesome, and kept us in the game especially in the first.

Just got back too...amazing. Loved the "Todd Bertuzzi chants." His fight and the five on three kill really got the crowed fired up. My ears are still ringing.

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

I should've know that Franzen's long floating wristers were just waiting for the playoffs to start going in.

[hankzet40 233]

After that brutal and penalty filled first period, the Wings certainly turned it around. Howie kept them in it which was quite encouraging.

[TheXym 2,606]

I was bummed that I was only able to see the last 5 minutes on vs. in an Applebee's. I was stuck in the Bass I holding room at PMEA All-State Chorus for the first two periods, then driving back to my hotel afterwards. Good news on that front, my student felt he did well on his Bass II audition. Thanks for the GDT updates, it kept me sane and informed. I'm glad to hear the Wings stepped up, and I wonder if The Todd is going to be sparked after hearing the chant tonight. Howie seemed to have been a monster in the net tonight, and the PK was sensational. Good things. Is it accurate to think that the switch was flipped after the first?

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I was bummed that I was only able to see the last 5 minutes on vs. in an Applebee's. I was stuck in the Bass I holding room at PMEA All-State Chorus for the first two periods, then driving back to my hotel afterwards. Good news on that front, my student felt he did well on his Bass II audition. Thanks for the GDT updates, it kept me sane and informed. I'm glad to hear the Wings stepped up, and I wonder if The Todd is going to be sparked after hearing the chant tonight. Howie seemed to have been a monster in the net tonight, and the PK was sensational. Good things. Is it accurate to think that the switch was flipped after the first?

Todd Bertuzzi took the "switch", ripped it off the wall with his bare hands and then the Wings started playing better. True story

[wingnut40 176]

Todd Bertuzzi took the "switch", ripped it off the wall with his bare hands and then the Wings started playing better. True story

I saw him do it with his eyelids!

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

Todd Bertuzzi took the "switch", ripped it off the wall with his bare hands and then the Wings started playing better. True story

Bert seems to be turning into something of a folk hero in Detroit. I guess when you're the only guy that'll drop the gloves it's an easy mantle to take up.

He's been awesome lately, you could tell he was gearing up for the playoffs, and it was obvious today he meant business. Mean, physical Bert is best Bert.

[TheUkrainian 49]

Just got back too...amazing. Loved the "Todd Bertuzzi chants." His fight and the five on three kill really got the crowed fired up. My ears are still ringing.

+1

The Joe was Rocking. Bertuzzi was the boss. Howard actually kept the rebounds under control for the most part, and some of his stops were awesome.

[Mabuhay Red Wings 177]

It'd be so awesome if Bert just harassed Doan for the rest of the series.

[canadian wings fan 305]

big bert is a big beauty! all the sick beauts showed up tonight in a big way! Huds, datsyuk, mule and the todd

[LivoniaGrinder 37]

Way to go Red Wings! Great first win and super resilience after that brutal first period!

WE WANT STANLEY!!

[esteef 2,679]

Abby was tangled up with Doan quite a bit too. Exactly as planned!

esteef

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

Abby was tangled up with Doan quite a bit too. Exactly as planned!

esteef

At least Doan will have someone to piss him off this series.

[Mabuhay Red Wings 177]

What was the Shane Doan chant the crowd had going?

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Just got back from the game and it was amazing!! Gotta say I've been tons and tons of games and the crowd in this game was one of the best I've ever seen. The Bertuzzi chants were amazing weren't they?

Great second and third period by our boys. They look downright scary when they get going. Howie was amazing! Can't wait for Game 2! GO WINGS!!!

[esteef 2,679]

So for the record...

Wings fight = Wings win!

esteef

[Casey 145]

Took a little to get into playoff mode, but then the switch got flipped. Huzzah!

Now for Game 2. We'll be there!