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: ...
, the Detroit Red Wings took a good hard look into their storied past. Saturday marked the second half of the ceremonies honoring the 25th anniversary of the 1996-97 and 1997-98 Stanley Cup Champions.
On Mar. 26, 1997, an unforgettable brawl erupted between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche. Their bitter rivalry began in the Stanley Cup playoffs and continued into the following season.