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 25 Years Later: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to the Motor City After 41 Frustrating Seasons.”
Day 55: June 9, 1997
The backstory: After a Sunday to catch their breaths, grab some Zs, reflect on life as newly crowned Stanley Cup champions and, likely in numerous cases, turn to their favorite hangover cures, the Red Wings were called upon to be Hockeytown ambassadors.