Red Wings announce first details for “Farewell Season at The Joe”

 

By @MichaelCaples –

When the puck drops on the 2016-17 NHL season, it will be the last campaign for the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena.

Today, the Original Six organization announced details for the “Farewell Season at The Joe” campaign.

“The Joe will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Tom Wilson, President and CEO of Olympia Entertainment, in a release. “Our fans will never forget the championships won on the ice and witnessing once-in-a-lifetime performances on the stage. We know our fans have cherished memories of nearly four decades here at The Joe, and we’re excited to celebrate and relive those moments one last time as we continue preparation for the future at the Detroit Events Center.”

Detroit also shared the commemorative logo for the farewell season, which they will wear on both home and away jerseys and use in a variety of situations.

The release offers a preliminary list of events and other elements that will be included in the final season campaign:

·         Celebrations honoring the Stanley Cup Championships and the biggest games held at The Joe

·         Alumni celebrations featuring Red Wings greats at The Joe

·         Commemorative patch on both the Red Wings home and away jerseys

·         Special entertainment performances

·         Special ticket design on all home Red Wings tickets

·         One-of-a-kind giveaways for fans in attendance at Red Wings games

·         Social contests for fans world-wide encouraging them to share their favorite memories of The Joe

·         Special private event availability for interested guests

 

More details will be released at a later date.