vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Seems AT&T has taken over! I was unable to locate any article announcing the change in sponsorship, but the website says "AT&T". *whew* 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 From Amway to the Death Star... Probably didn't want to put out a press release about it, given how much flak they got from the Amway release/sponsorship. Puck Daddy articles STILL refer to them as the "Detroit Red Wings Presented By Amway". 2 BigWillieStyle and thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Much more respectable! Never thought I'd say that about AT&T. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Wish it was Verizon.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Still embarrassing. 2 winger30 and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 I hate this presented by bulls***. Teams shouldn't be presented by companies, period but at least AT&T is better than Amway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 The contract must of expired on the 30th. As this was apart of their draft reports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Still embarrassing. It's a step in the right direction; I hate, hate, hate, hate, HATE AT&T, but if we have to be sponsored, better them than Amway. 2 Vladifan and thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 It's a step in the right direction; I hate, hate, hate, hate, HATE AT&T, but if we have to be sponsored, better them than Amway. Have you hear me now? Touché my friend, touché... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Website says The 11 time Stanley Cup Champions sponsored by AT&T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Their Facebook still reads Amway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Lol is Illitch really that hard up on cash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Good riddance. But you know what needed to be stopped from day 1?!?!?! "That goal brought to you by DTE Engery: where scoring means saving!!" "(something) Light The Lamp Goal, scored by..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Glad to no longer have the team associated with the pyramid scheme. Though it could've been worse...St Louis is sponsored by Monsanto! 2 amberlynn25 and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Glad to no longer have the team associated with the pyramid scheme. Though it could've been worse...St Louis is sponsored by Monsanto! I would NOT want to partake from their training table, that's for sure. One of, if not the most evil companies in the world, IMHO. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Being sponsored by someone gives us money. Maybe they're just working their way through the phone book. Next year, the Detroit Red Wings sponsored by Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Be honest, guys, you're waiting for Hooters, right? 2 Nev and Jedi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amberlynn25 9 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Much better than Amway, like everyone else said not great, but better..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 How about the Detroit Red Wings sponsored by Little Caesars....oh wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Makes me think of Epcot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Being sponsored by someone gives us money. Maybe they're just working their way through the phone book. Next year, the Detroit Red Wings sponsored by Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Be honest, guys, you're waiting for Hooters, right? I think many many many DRW fans would be happy with hooters, our girlfriends not so much *g* RedWingsDad there is something called tradition, a franchise especially a storied one shouldn't be sponsored/presented by companies, period. Edited July 2, 2013 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted July 2, 2013 I think many many many DRW fans would be happy with hooters, our girlfriends not so much *g* RedWingsDad there is something called tradition, a franchise especially a storied one shouldn't be sponsored/presented by companies, period. I can't disagree with this from a sentimental perspective. The Joe has a charm because it's not named after some company but in honor of an individual. I have thought how it would be nice if Ilitch took a hit to the pocket book by not getting a sponsor and instead naming the new arena after a person, historical venue, or something other then a corporate sponsorship. Nevertheless, I won't hold it against him because I know it's a business and it's his job to make the $$$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Detroit Red Wings presented by Henrik Zetterberg's Royal Swedish Balls 1 BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Detroit Red Wings presented by Henrik Zetterberg's Royal Swedish Balls Zetterballs arena? 2 BottleOfSmoke and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 I can't disagree with this from a sentimental perspective. The Joe has a charm because it's not named after some company but in honor of an individual. I have thought how it would be nice if Ilitch took a hit to the pocket book by not getting a sponsor and instead naming the new arena after a person, historical venue, or something other then a corporate sponsorship. Nevertheless, I won't hold it against him because I know it's a business and it's his job to make the $$$. I really hope they name it after Mike, Howe, Yzerman or Lidström it would be great beyond believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted July 2, 2013 I really hope they name it after Mike, Howe, Yzerman or Lidström it would be great beyond believe. I think Howe would be the most likely choice due to him being an absolute legend AND a local guy. I don't think they would do Yzerman due to the awkwardness of him working for another team in the league and just don't think they would go the Lidstrom route for various reasons. Gordie Howe Arena, love it... but too bad it doesn't roll off the tongue like Joe Loius since 'Gordie' has two syllables. I digress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
