Special to Detroit Free Press
In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought.
The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new book: “Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to the Motor City After 41 Frustrating Seasons.”
Day 6: April 21, 1997
The backstory: After their 62-victory season in 1995-96 came crashing down against the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference finals, the Red Wings threw part of the blame on their earlier playoff series.