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It was an amazing trip. We arrived in Detroit later than expected. So we decided to hit Cobo Joe's. The food was great, and lightning quick. The atmosphere got us pumped for the game. Seeing the Joe for the first time gave me goose bumps. I might loose my man card for this, but i teared up when i saw the Banners. I hae been to other NHL games, but there is nothing like the Joe. Hearing the "Let's Go Wings" chant, and "Don't stop believing" was AMAZING!! And then i "donated" my winter classic hat to Hank's hat trick. It was a perfect night all the way around. The only downside of the night. We were surprised how dead downtown was after the game. We were looking to party a bit. And everything, except Cobo Joe's was closed or closing. We did catch a quick bite at Cheli's, but they closed at 12. Any ideas on where to hit next time we come?

Thanks for the info guys!

I'm making my first trip to JLA tommorow. My friends and I are looking for a sports bar close to JLA to catch some college football and eat before the game. Hopefully something within walking distance (of Doubletree Inn, or JLA), or close to the people mover. Any suggestions?

Right now the Butterflies in my stomach are going crazy!! I'd like to think its because of game 7(so i don't lose my man card). But i think its for other reasons . Go Wings!!!

Unfortunately, i won't be at the game. We'll be at our friends bar watching the game. I'm pretty confident she won't say no. It'll make it a lot easier as long as the Wings win though.

Wings Win=ending my life...oops, i mean proposing to my G/F. Wings Lose= still getting engaged, it'll just ruin the moment Let's Go Wings! It'll make my Girlfriend and I very happy.

In all honesty, no one can name the best diver. Because if they are the "best" you don't know they are doing it.

Not a great video of diving, but there is some great examples

Gary Bettman will be taking calls at 4pm friday @ 877-645-6696. Just sayin It should be fun listening to him explain the calls (both ways) in this series. Especially the too many men on the ice no call.

Not ONCE you say?

NHL assigns officials for Conference Finals Friday, 05.15.2009 / 3:30 PM / 2009 Playoffs Conference Finals By NHL.com Staff The following officials have been selected to work the Stanley Cup Playoff Conference Final series (previous playoff games listed in parenthesis): Referees Paul Devorski (160) Eric Furlatt (35) Dave Jackson (64) Marc Joannette (64) Dennis LaRue (45) Bill McCreary (275) Dan O’Halloran (72) Kevin Pollock (91) Linesmen Derek Amell (59) Greg Devorski (108) Shane Heyer (108) Brad Lazarowich (174) Steve Miller (42) Jean Morin (147) Pierre Racicot (97) Jay Sharrers (125) Apparently Watson is working on his golf swing.

Nice Post! I also read more than i usually post. I disagree with the breakdown of the Columbus "rivalry". As a hockey fan in Ohio, we had three choices to adopt as our team, the Wings, Hawks, or the Pens. I had family living in Detroit, so i chose the Wings. I think it has less to do with the OSU/UM rivalry then you think(except for the frat boys). I see it more of a Bengals/Browns type rivalry. The Browns had the football market cornered in Ohio, untill the Bengals came into the league. Some fans went with their regional team, while others stayed with their old team. This can create a rivalry more in the fans hearts thean with the teams. I would count myself as a "Red Jackets" fan, untill the playoffs. At the point I'm a Red Wings fan. And as far as never meeting someone who gave a f*** about Ohio. Do some research, Ohio has played a large part in your life whether you know it or not. Chances are at least one person you know has ties to Ohio. And you can rarely go anywhere, outside of Ohio, that you won't run into someone from Ohio. I'll get off my soapbox now. Oh yeah, "We don't give a damn bout the whole state of Michigan (except the Wings), we're from Ohio" J/K

I would prefer to see them in the Cougars jersey, without those pants. It just has a more historical feel. Especially when you have two of the Original 6 playing outdoors. As a side note. That is the only jersey i play in on NHL 2K9.

Shouldn't it be 33-1 I have thought it all along. The Wings will win it in 6! Go Wings!

No matter what time it is played. I'm screwed. I have to go out of town for a b-day party with the future in-laws at 3. I tried the "I can't go, the cup changes everything". But that didn't fly. So we are leaving extra early so I can catch at least part of the game without interuption at the local BW3's. Let's hope for some better officiating. Go Wings!