Detroit Free Press
Ex-Wings, parents, fans came from far and wide to begin to pay homage to home of four Stanley Cups, countless memories
Kris Draper was driving to Joe Louis Arena on Monday afternoon and he called his parents.
“I told them this is the last home opener,” Draper said. “And my mom got a little emotional. A little teary eyed.”
Monday night was the beginning of the end at The Joe.
The final home opener before the Red Wings move to Little Caesars Arena next season.