Detroit — The Red Wings are in a rebuild, and owner Chris Ilitch fully understands the process is going to take time.
Ilitch, the Red Wings' governor, president and chief executive officer, spoke to reporters Tuesday during an announcement of the Red Wings partnership with NHL and NHL Players Association in the Learn, Play, Score program to build interest in hockey among local youth.
The program is funded through an initial $1 million investment in partnership with the Red Wings, Red Wings Foundation and NHL and NHL Players Association Industry Growth Fund.