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5 Things You May Not Have Known About the Red Wings/Avalanche Brawl of 1997

Today marks the 15th anniversary of what to me represents the pinnacle of the “fighting allows players to self-police the game” argument, the March 26, 1997 brawl between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche at Joe Louis Arena.

This was my first opportunity to cover an NHL game as a member of the credentialed media, and as luck would have it, I got a first-hand view of perhaps the greatest regular season NHL game in living memory. Detroit & Colorado were the two best teams in the league, and clearly there was a tremendous amount of bad blood built up over the previous year, stemming from the Claude Lemieux/Kris Draper hit, of course.

Take a few moments to savor some video of the glory days, and below, you’ll find a few facts which you may not have known about this game…
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Colorado Avalanche-style Reebok ZigLite running shoes

Running shoes are always a great gift idea for the active Colorado Avalanche fan in your life, and these Avs-themed Reebok ZigLite running shoes are a perfect way to combine personal development with the pride of being a Colorado hockey fan. Although, who’s kidding, they’re also a great way to invest in your own well-being, too!

There’s a tremendous motivational boost one gets by bringing your pride in the Colorado Avalanche to your exercise routine. While pushing hard through the tough miles and stretching your own personal boundaries, it can help to visualize some of your favorite Avs like Matt Duchene or Milan Hejduk fighting their way through the opposition on their way to a highlight-reel goal. [Read more...]