Detroit — It’ll be even more special and exciting when the game is in Vancouver in January.
But the Red Wings game against the Canucks on Tuesday was still expected to be special for Detroit rookies Dennis Cholowski and Michael Rasmussen.
The two are Vancouver natives.
“It’s pretty cool playing the Canucks, for sure,” Rasmussen said after Tuesday's morning skate. “A cool experience.”
Rasmussen’s parents had season tickets to Canucks games throughout his childhood.
“I want to say (Section) 117, about 15 rows up, seats 1 and 2,” Rasmussen said. “The Sedins (twins Daniel and Henrik) were my favorite players growing up.