How a study of the Red Wings’ gradual ascent may hold the key for success in Winnipeg
After 20 consecutive playoff appearances, it’s hard to imagine there was ever a time when the Detroit Red Wings weren’t a winner. So it may come as a shock to hear that in the 16 years from 1966-1982, the Red Wings made the playoffs only twice, earni [...]
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Mike Ilitch and the Rise of the Detro...
How a study of the Red Wings’ gradual ascent may hold the key for success in Winnipeg
After 20 consecutive playoff appearances, it’s hard to imagine there was ever a time when the Detroit Red Wings weren’t a winner. So it may come as a shock to hear that in the 16 years from 1966-1982, the Red Wings made the playoffs only twice, earni [...]
MTS Centre and True North Sports ...
Opened November 16, 2004
Cost – $133.5M
147,000 sq. ft (300 x 490)
Capacity – 15,015
Private suites – capacity of about 1100 in *48 suites (being increased to 55)
Lower bowl – 8812 (includes suites)
Upper bowl – 6203 seats
Ticket prices
Private Suites – $180,000 per suite
Remaining Seats – $82 average; Range: $39-$1 [...]
Path to Glory: The NHL Draft
(Top Prospect Ryan Strome of the OHL’s Niagra Ice Dogs)
I’ll be at the NHL draft in Minneapolis on June 24th, so feel free to follow me on twitter for live draft-day tweets. (HouseOfPuck)
If there’s any question as to the importance of June 24, look no further than the Chicago Blackhawks. Or the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Detr [...]
The Winnipeg Jets – Fully Homeg...
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Where were you on Tuesday, May 31? To say that the day was historic is an understatement. In terms of events worth celebrating, it may be the biggest day in Manitoba since the end of World War II. So in commemoration of the NHL’s return to Winnipeg here is the complete depth chart of all active, NHL-quality Manitobans:
All-Mani [...]