The Red Wings have had a lot of great memories over the last 15 years

Detroit Red Wings: Top 15 Moments from the Past 15 Years

By Jeff Maling | Apr 10, 2022

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 09: Former Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman #19 enters a ceremony honoring Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 in the last NHL game at the arena. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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8. New Digs

As tough as it was to bid farewell to the Joe, it was well worth it once everyone got to see the Red Wings’ new home. Little Caesars Arena hosted it’s first regular season NHL game on October 5th, 2017 against the Minnesota Wild. I absolutely love this arena, especially the organ.

If there is one thing I could change over the last 15 years, it would be for Red Wings owner Mike Illitch to live long enough to see the opening of this arena. Sadly, he died just 7 months before his dream became a reality. Little Caesar’s Arena was Mike Illitch’s last (and possibly best) gift to the city of Detroit.

This is a home for the Red Wings to be proud of for many years to come. Let’s hope we see more banners raised soon!

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