[FreedomGuru]

“I always thought it ironic that the sport that appeals to suburbanites played its games downtown, and vice versa.”

Red Wings are downtown to attract Canadians.

[cripplecreek]

Red Wings are downtown to attract Canadians.

Yup. Same with baseball. Windsor baseball fans are loyal to the Tigers over the Blue Jays. My brother in law lives in Livonia but he's loyal to the Packers over the Lions due to his upbringing in the western UP.

[cripplecreek]

Actually when it comes down to it Detroit can’t be beat for availability of sporting events. There’s the Detroit Grand Prix, powerboat racing, air racing, sailboat racing.