The Joe: The Detroit Red Wings & Joe Louis Arena

Although construction began without a budget, architectural plans, or a tenant - Joe Louis Arena became the destination for hockey royalty and the home to champions.
“The Joe” chronicles four decades of unforgettable moments in Red Wings history retold by the players, coaches, and managers that lived them. Dubbed the “Dead Wings” for their futility during the late 70s, the transition of ownership from the Norris family to the Ilitch family began a renaissance in the Motor City. Future captain Steve Yzerman arrived in 1983 and Detroit quickly established themselves as a perennial contender for the Stanley Cup.
After disappointing playoff exits in the early 1990s, the Red Wings, led by future Hall of Famers Sergei Fedorov, Brendan Shanahan, and Nicklas Lidstrom, finally ended a 42-year championship drought in 1997. Detroit repeated as cup winners the following season and won two more Stanley Cups in 2002 and 2008 - all while making 25-straight playoff appearances at the Joe.
In addition to cultivating a culture of winning on the ice, the new owners created family atmosphere throughout the franchise, arena, and fan base. Players, fans, and staff mingled within the rink’s corridors and shared highs and lows, not just as a team, but as a community.
Every moment is here - from Gordie Howe’s return, to the Russian Five, to the emotional final ceremony. “The Joe” utilizes exclusive access and never-before-seen archival footage to present a unique perspective of Detroit’s storied past in one of the NHL’s most iconic arenas.For the latest hockey action, subscribe to our channel by clicking the big, red shiny SUBSCRIBE button
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[@livingroomcinema1987]

Doesn't matter who your favorite Team is. You're not a Hockey fan if you don't appreciate the history of the Joe Louis Arena or the Detroit Red Wings.

[@zackford4497]

Les Moore I wasn’t even alive and I’d say that is the greatest time period of hockey imo but I’m also a wings fan born 99 so I’ve still seen a lot of legends

[@thenickfoxx]

Born in 1990.. so glad I was able to experience the back to back cups (even tho I was only 8-9 years old) got to go to the 02 cup.. countless games at the joe. Love my wings baby.

[@lsv46]

Was born in 2010...i have witnessed npthing im jealous...well get better soon

[@thenickfoxx]

@@lsv46 even though you werent around to witness the glory days of the dominant red machine you're here just in time to see the return of stevie (he left for tampa the year you were born). It'll be like being a wings fan in the 80's getting to see them go from worst to first.

[@ellomate..]

Canucks fan here... besides their logo(one of the best), nothing to like about em IMO! LOL :P

[@MightyDuckofAnaheim200203]

Detroit will be back in the playoffs. They're just a young team and Steve Yzerman knows what he is doing

[@Afluffycookie117]

Current top 6: Larkin, Mantha, Bertuzzi, Fabbri, Zadina, and Hronek Hopefully Veleno, Seider, Mclaasc, Lindstrom, Rasmussen, our 2020 1st round pick, Larsson, Smith, Grewe, Tuomisto, Berggren, Kivenmaki, Soderblom, Tyutyayev Hirose, Mastrosimone, and Johansson make it too in the next few years. Obviously not all of them are gonna make it, I only listed the prospects that I thought had the best chance

[@darualid]

Z is not officially retired and signed through the 2020-2021 season and is still the captain.... lots of things are going to change in detroit next year. you're dang right stevie y knows what he is doing. i would not bu surprised if he made a late season comeback and they tried to make their triumphant return to the stanley cup playoffs. people have forgotten about he glory of the red wings. they are going to get competitive very soon here. Also so you know, datsyuk is still playing too. he plays for his hometown now, not ska st petersberg. in the last two games of the playoffs (they had a first round exit right before covid19) and scored two goals and an assist. so datsyuk is still playing too.

[@MightyDuckofAnaheim200203]

@@darualid Yessir

[@steveprz2665]

@@darualid They were eliminated from the playoffs already this season?

[@matta1528]

@@steveprz2665 a couple weeks before the league shutdown lol this was a rough season man. If they get bumped from the overall first pick I'm gonna be so fuckin salty man. Watch edmonton get it again.

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

"(Datsyuk) is the sickest player I've ever seen in my life" - Brett Hull

[@feeneysmechanical6215]

I agree. Look up Kent Nielsen

[@redizit]

I wish we had more audio of Brett Hull talking with Pavel Datsyuk

[@mikelenox6088]

The question I'll ask Hull at a signing game 7 Stanley cup final who do you want as your center modano datsyuk janney oates?

[@paulconvery680]

When those two played on the same line they made each other better.

[@loganburgos]

Had the opportunity to go to the Joe once. Really represented the city of Detroit. Passionate and hard working. Thanks for the memories Joe.

[@TheScreamokid99]

I was blessed that the joe was my home team arena, lca is pretty nice too

[@travisharnedmusic]

@@MrBiteme39 dude same, i played there in 2011 for LCAHL finals for my league, was a sick experience.

[@nrmproductions1150]

One of the best buildings in sports...and one of the last without a brand name on it

[@ondrejherceg90]

Thank you, NHL! Documentaries like this one remind me how blessed and privileged I am to be a Red Wings fan. This franchise went through a lot of tough times and we will get through the rebuild together because we are the family and families should stick together like a strong glue, espesially in most difficult times. Believe in SteveY and his people, they will make right decisions and bring the Red Wings to the dream promiseland. Love you all, stay safe!

[@chrisbee9643]

my 2nd fav team. :) but suffering is what i have to endure with my no1 :D Leafs :D

[@token6274]

Grind line was amazing

[@klompsauce]

Totally worth staying up until 3 to watch this. We will return to glory, in Stevie we trust LGRW 🐙🐙🐙

[@achildr1]

klompsauce 5:07am 🙌🏻

[@glassturf5584]

LGRW!!! 🐙

[@lsv46]

Lgrw!! 🐙🐙 Take the Yzerplan.

[@gjproductions8365]

As a wings fan, i love Little Caesars Arena, but Joe Louis Arena was home and its history will never be beat, i was sooooo sad when it closed

[@evanleferve3302]

Same omg yes

[@linry07]

its so sad going by it, or what remains of it, when i go to windsor

[@TheScreamokid99]

Some of the best moments in nhl history in that building straight up

[@seanwalters1977]

Would be nice if LCA got a real horn

[@gjproductions8365]

@@seanwalters1977 honestly. In person it doesn't sound terrible but on tv and anything else you can tell its a shitty recorded version

[@americanexpat8792]

I'm a lifelong Blackhawks fan, but I have to say that was well-done. What a history.

[@MSUSPARTANS1973]

American Expat Now that’s class!

[@sprocketrages33]

I despised Chelios when he was a Hawk ...LOVED him as a wing !

[@MSUSPARTANS1973]

Sprocket Rages How come?

[@herlevh19]

I can't wait the see the next 30-40 years of Red Wings history!

[@jockejocke1]

Let's hope we get to see it. 👍

[@bosskey7212]

Federov....Best Hockey player I ever saw with my own eyes in my life time. That guy could have played any position and been a hall of famer

[@carlosanaya4149]

Definitely. He was one of my favorites. The iconic.

[@justanothermichigander4683]

Seeing us win the cup for Vladdy in 1998 is one of the best experiences of my life.

[@jayson7136]

As a devils fan I apologize for the 95 sweep and it was cool the devils played in the last game. That was so moving and any hockey fan can appreciate the history of the red wings

[@jayson7136]

@KingBastardCobra if it makes you feel any better I wasn't born yet lol

[@SundownStud27]

The 3 dislikes were from Lemieux and two other Avs fans.. But seriously. Incredible building to watch a hockey game in. From arriving on the People Mover to parking in the structure and walking through the gerbil tunnels, or walking up those stairs..I'll never forget walking through the cramped concourse only to walk through those red curtains to the seating area and looking up and seeing all those banners and smelling that smell..that "Joe smell" I will forever miss the beat-up red seats, the goal horn, the stickiness of the floor from tens of thousands of spilled pop and beers, and the countless memories that were made there. Farewell once again Joe.

[@cartermacewen3086]

Amazing memories I had at the Joe. I'll forever remember that "joe" smell, and I will always miss the place we all called home.

[@15DurangoRT]

If you didn't cry at some point during this video, you're not human.

[@thebiasfish3650]

Ok

[@-BUGZ-]

I mean i cried this whole night watching the last game and ceremony but that’s because im born 45 mins from Detroit and have lived in Michigan my whole life, been on ice skates since i was 2. People don’t understand what this team means to us, same with the Joe.

[@thebiasfish3650]

@@-BUGZ- yeah I remember the joe Louis. I played a tournament there in one of the last seasons they played there. Rip

[@kevinfoster2163]

Made it 58 seconds

[@BigBadBubba32]

The roar of the crowd gets me choked up. When Stevie brings the cup to Little Caesars, I already know Im going to cry.

[@LDJ89]

Seeing Yzerman hand the trophy to Konstantinov after the tragic limo crash is a memory that will always stay with me. I really miss this era of the sport. As an '89, Stevie Y and Burnaby Joe were the greatest role models a kid growing up in Canada could ask for. Born and raised a Nucks fan, The greatest hockey I ever watched was that of the Wings vs Avs of the 90's/00's. I know Lemieux and Gretzky are the GOAT's with Orr, Howe, The Rocket etc all in the convo, but given my birth year I caught the back end of their careers or old grainy footage and could not truly appreciate the skill level they played at. with Mario and Wayne I was only lucky enough to catch each once live as they dusted up the Canucks. Yzerman and Sakic feed the Nucks on a weekly basis.

[@MrMackman76]

I played on the Joe Louis ice when I was 13 years old for a hockey tournament. One day I'll never forget. That arena had so much character in it and gave you so much appreciation for hockeytown. Even as a flyers fan, I'll still always have a soft spot for Detroit and their awesome history

[@nathanspanke]

I played here too man! Scored a goal! Pee wee B level . I will never forget. I watched endless games as a kid. Every game that was on TV I watched and went to about 20 games id bet at the joe. Such a special arena. Absolutely the best franchise in all of sports. Such a special team. Just believe in the wings and they will show you so.e absolute magic years! Go wings! Goodluck to your flyers!

[@joannlawery4258]

I'm not a Red Wings fan but a hockey fan and this documentary was very good. It brought back some great and sad hockey memories. A game at LCA is on my bucket list.

[@paulconvery680]

I've been to LCA once and it is a fine place. I'm certain you'll enjoy yourself. I am a RW fan and I was fortunate to witness Dylan Larkin score the winning shootout goal.

[@angienberniethornton8377]

I live in Detroit save your money nothing special

[@Kwright304]

Don’t listen to the hate. I grew up going to the Joe on special occasions because we moved when I was young. I went to the Pepsi center a dozen times a year. LCA is a great place to see a game. It’s better than any other place in the league as far as I know, and I’ve been to dozens. Vancouver is pretty nice. Toronto is obviously nice but the cost is outrageous. Boston sucks.

[@redizit]

I WISH, we had more audio of Brett Hull Talking with Pavel Datsyuk

[@FoxxyBrown1111]

I grew up in East Germany and was always amazed about the "Sbornaja" (Russian national team), then we deflected to the west, and I learned about the NHL and a guy named Gretzky. I liked the NHL from then on... But from day one I fell in love with the Red Wings (and individually, Mario Lemieux as the most skilled man on ice I ever saw). I remember their rise in the late 80s, only to see the Red Wings losing in round one year after year (so it seemed)... Then came the "Russian Five". The re-birth of the Sbornaja. I felt sent back in time. The best hockey played I ever saw, after the already great team that lost to the Devils the season before, then finally... winning the Cup. It was long overdue... then the tragic loss of Konstantinov... But the best was yet to come: the "All star team of all stars". The 2002 Red Wings... Yzerman, Fedorov, Shanahan, Hull, Larionov, Lidstrom, Robitaille, Chelios, Hasek, and so on... even a young Datsyuk already around... The greatest hockey team put together in the history of mankind (not statistically, but it felt like)... And what the Red Wings became of nowadays. I still can´t believe it.

[@gimmemamoney1597]

I think we can all agree that the red wings are a world class organization and highly respected team by hockey fans

[@rslbach]

Where my love for hockey and Red Wings was born.

[@E1337Aaron]

man those steps outside the joe are iconic

[@vadorkow6137]

I am Russian and I am 58 years old. I remember Soviet hockey and the first series with the Canadians. Great movie. Thanks.

[@bmorg5190]

We love you Russians here in Detroit

[@brianferris7859]

If there is one place people were never scared to go to in Detroit, it’s The Joe

[@evanleferve3302]

Brian Ferris same

[@juicyguy1790]

Detroit is very nice downtown but by 8 mile and the neighborhoods it’s not the best to say the least

[@Crashj7f67h]

@@juicyguy1790 It depends on the neighborhood. I've seen houses on the West side that look very nice. There are places on the East side that look nice too.

[@juicyguy1790]

Crash I agree, like the Edison neighborhood

[@joannlawery4258]

True. Went to the Joe for a Rangers and Red Wings game , my first time in Detroit. I felt safer walking from my hotel to the Joe and back than I did walking in my own neighborhood in New York City .

[@chop5198]

Wow that hit different the Joe will always be remembered and all the greats that played there R.I.P JOE

[@falloutfan6649]

I’m 23 years old. Until the age of 20 Joe Louis Arena was all I knew as home for Red Wings Hockey and the Detroit home for WWE. My parents also took me to a circus show there, and Toy Story 2 on Ice when I was little. Little Caesars Arena is amazing, but the nostalgia for that old barn on the Detroit River will never die. I miss The Joe every time I watch hockey nowadays

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

I’m a Pens fan but the story of the 90’s Red Wings is one of the most inspiring in sports history. I loved watching that team, especially the Russian 5. And then 10 or so years later to watch the Penguins do the impossible and lift the Cup at Joe Louis after losing to the Wings the year before, was really something. Long live the Joe!

[@Bum_Hip]

Very well done documentary. A great watch. Looking forward to more of these.

[@carlosanaya4149]

Seriously

[@permafrost2064]

Damn, this had me in tears a couple times. So many memories... It's crazy how much this team and organization means to me and so many others. I will die a Wings fan.

[@artmeddaugh6669]

I was there at The Joe in early 1980, just after it had opened up. 37 plus years later living in and out of Michigan as a Detroit Red Wing fan, I just want to thank The Ilitch family, Jim Devellano, the entire Red Wings management, scouts and staff, and obviously the great players who donned the Red Winged Wheel for the incredible memories! Nobody Rocked like The Joe come Stanley Cup Playoff Time! Awesome fans in an Awesome Atmosphere! We miss The Joe, but we'll never forget the memories that were made at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan!! Let's Go Red Wings!!!!

[@SuperSportSS]

I couldn't imagine being there when it opened! No paint on the walls, no blue ceiling, clean red seats, no "smell", i'd imagine very plain looking. That's cool you were able to go so long ago.

[@artmeddaugh6669]

@@SuperSportSS Remember back in 1980 The Red Wings were called "The Dead Things!" There were more people at The Joe for The Barnum and Bailey Circus than there were for Wings games...No joke, lol!

[@oldredbarnman]

@@SuperSportSS . During one of the practices in early 1980, a worker dropped a wrench from the rafters, and just missed hitting Vaclav Nedomansky.

[@andyfilips420]

Man do I miss the disgusting urinals & sticky steps I will never forget the Joe!

[@marclaporte3710]

12:26 . If anyone is wondering just how Gretzkey, Lemieux and etc were able to put up such ridiculous numbers in the 80s & early 90s.... Check out the " defense " displayed in this clip at 12:26 for Stevie Y's goal vs. Chicago. My lord...

[@anthonysullivan7871]

There was also clutching, grabbing, and hitting without anyone complaining. They had to take away the neutral zone for this era lol! These kids wouldn't last half a season

[@anthonysullivan7871]

@d00bZubElEk only the people that have watched and played then get it. I was helping coach the defense for a northeast D1 university 3 seasons ago, and my God the difference, even in the college game now as compared to when I was younger. There is no defense at all now.. I don't know what that kid above us is talking about lol! They teach you now as a defensemen to try and create a turnover when your alot closer to the crease.???? Why? Lol! Whatever happened to taking the man off the puck as to create a turnover at the blue line? The defensmen now all play like they are forwards.. scared to battle in the corners, out front of the net, and of physicality. The forwards don't hardly back check, always slack on their assignments, and float like there is no tomorrow. I won't even call it a sport anymore.. but a game.. and it's been made to score easy because they couldn't do it without the rule changes from 2004 till 2016. Why could they score in the 80s but not when the new generation was coming into the league? They needed help and a back rub like all these other kids now a days lol! It's flipping true, man. Tell me it isn't lol! Have a good day today, brother

[@seanmcmanus393]

Yes, if there is one thing hockey in the 80's is known for its defense and goaltending. Ovie would have 1000 now if he played in the 80's

[@ericduncan7908]

The two kids and a goat line will forever be my favorite... It's funny to hear Hull reflect on it so fondly too

[@willhahnproductions6092]

Played on that ice twice when I was younger. Forever a holy site

[@jok3r906]

I played at JLA, Comerica Park, and Van Andel Arena (No.. Sadly not all in the same hockey season) before having to give up hockey

[@nrmproductions1150]

Konstantinov was the best defenseman in the league before he got hurt. It didn’t always show up on the stat sheet but he never made a mistake. Imagine him and Lidstrom on a pairing for another 6-8 years...

[@matta1528]

They may have won another cup, especially if Fetisov and Larionov were 3 or 4 years younger before they got to Detroit

[@MrRedwing90]

I attended 4 games there. Saw Terry Sawchuks number raised to the rafters at a Sunday game vs Buffalo. Saw Probert make the Joe Electric! A great arena!

[@richardhenk7490]

That was an awesome presentation makes me proud to be a red wing fan

[@maxrcrypto]

The Konstantinov part always gets me :.)

[@corndogg4279]

Really wish I could have seen a game there

[@jpinoniemi]

Loved Loved Loved this, memories from my youth. I will always love the Red Wings!

[@gevorkgk]

Always!!

[@timfair3171]

Love this documentary!! Go Wings

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

Konstantinov was an absolute pleasure to watch play that shut down defense. His ability to step up and throw the body was incredible. His vision was insane. And not to mention, he had the most intense focus I've ever seen. A shame his career wasn't longer. I hope kids today get to watch his highlight real and learn what it's like to be automatic in your role

[@gevorkgk]

God, I love the Detroit Red Wings.

[@linry07]

if you watch a game at the joe, you will never forget it

[@tydangles13]

Proud to have had so many great moments in this arena. Never forget going into the locker room after the game and seeing all the guys from datsyuk to lidstrom

[@phillipayoung10]

JLA was an institution, every Red Wings fan knew that point blank and the building was aleays rockin during thr regular season and when it was playoff time everyone knew what to expect. With banners everywhere, the statues and the octopus signify the Motor City now since it has departed we can always remember what JLA gave us. JLA gave us unity, sportsmanship and dream that have came true. JLA you are gone but you WILL NOT be forgotten!! Thank you for the memories!!! Let's Go Red Wings!!!

[@lizmarie2084]

The Joe will always be home in the heart.

[@rafhendrix]

What a nice documentary, as a Ducks fan, I really enjoyed it.

[@wiriestfever6585]

You can change the color of the seats or the place in which we grew up watching, but you can’t change the spirit and family that this franchise holds, we’ll be back.

[@camelcase9225]

God I hope the Leafs are currently writing a similar story to the resurgence of the Red Wings in the 90s. I seriously still get chills thinking of the Red Wings-Avalanche playoffs series while I was growing up. Great memories.

[@chevelle1]

I got 3 seats from the Joe with certificates. So glad to have part of that history.

[@greywolf0167]

I am a leaf fan but my all time fav player was Stevie from Detroit i met him once and he is classy on and off the ice

[@uncleremis69]

As a kid who grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, playing hockey my whole life. Even played on “The Joe’s” ice as a kid during a pregame event. I just literally cried. I don’t know how many games I’ve watched at the joe, but I do know that building had a soul

[@oldredbarnman]

Very nice documentary. I could've watched another 2 hrs. if the producers wanted to go more in-depth. Saw 20 games at Olympia before the move, and many games during The Joe era, including the 1980 All Star Game. Before the turnaround, would buy the cheap seats in the upper bowl, find an empty area of seats (there were plenty) and move to the lower bowl. Sat in Sec 227B Row 23. for 24 years as a season ticket holder starting in 1987. Was never a fan of the building, but was very fortunate to have been a part of Mr I's vision. Heartbreaks and championships, special memories with friends and family. Being there for the Cuos in '97 and '02 were lifelong dreams come true. Thank you Mr. Ilitch!

[@ajk]

I think this deserved at least a good 15-20 minutes more, to cover the period Post-2002. It was really glossed over in many ways. I think an hour and a half for this as a total run time woulda been perfect so that could be fleshed out more.

[@benxvariety8878]

Truly a beautiful building that contains many memories. Had 4 opportunities to go to the Joe. Every time I was there, it was electrifying. It wasn't even the playoffs. I will never forget the legacy and the memories of the Red Wings dynasty and the Joe.

[@ronbonora7872]

Great video! I am a Leaf fan, and I sure respect the Detroit Red Wings. Loved watching Brendan Shanahan and mates win those Stanley Cups! Gordon Howe and company were pretty good too! LOL

[@tomace194]

If you waited 10 mins into a game .You could sit where ever you could find a empty seat as the ushers never asked for a ticket stub. Just hoped no one came late and found you in their seat. I remeber buying nose bleeds and sitting 6 rows behind ozzy. Loved that place.

[@jg3126]

Playing a U18 game there during the farewell season will always be one of my favorite memories

[@janetwhite9046]

Excellent.

[@tomace194]

I can't watch these things without crying like a little girl with a skinned knee. The russian 5 movie and the probert movie really get me. All the cup year dvd's get me too. But the russian 5 one really got me as Vladimir konstantinov was my all time favorite red wing. Still have a mint condition jersey from 1995 I bought at the joe when I was 13.

[@tomace194]

@The Paradox Destroyer super jeleaous

[@tomace194]

@The Paradox Destroyer im not attached to to many things. That jersey and a couple guitars is about it. I need to frame it.

[@puknut]

Wow what a team they had, for a long time too. Stevey Y was a god on the ice!

[@ethanboldy]

That was awesome. NHL did an amazing job putting this together. No better time than now to reminisce on the past and hope for the future.

[@goldeneve]

Top 3:Moments at the Joe. 3 02…Dream Team 2 97 need I say more 1 96…Yzerman I can still hear that goal to this very day

[@JarradBruessel32]

I made the trip one year from Minnesota to Detroit so I could experience a game in Joe Louis. I took the tour and everything. I absolutely loved the arena. I have done the same at the xcel energy center in Minnesota but there was something special about the Joe that Minnesota couldn't match. Sadly Iginla scored in a shootout on mrazek to win it. -.-

[@slapmyhed]

As a super casual NHL follower, I knew the Red Wings were one of the old teams with some championships but that was about it. Learned a lot. This deserves more views.

[@ajk]

The only thing that disappointed me about this, is that the Post-2002 era was almost completely glossed over, sans a mention of the 2008 (and to date last) Cup win. There was no mention of Bowman's retirement after the 02 Cup, no mention of Dave Lewis's single season as coach the following year (and subsequent 4 game sweep loss to Anaheim in the 1st round that season), or mention of Mike Babcock's time with the team from 03 till 2015 when Blashill took over. The Finals rematch with Pittsburgh in 09 wasn't mentioned either. All of that really deserved some form of recognition, as it all held its' own role in the history of the team and the arena. Instead it jumped from 2002, to 2008 and then to the final game, with nothing in between about what happened before those periods. You also had the strike in 04 cancelling the entirety of that season, and that woulda been interesting to hear as well where the arena was concerned, and what the process of winning fans back in 05 woulda been like. That's my one big gripe with this, really good documentary otherwise, if a little disjointed in how it bounced around back and forth a little bit at different points, but those final 15 years of history were severely underrepresented I feel.

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Sabres fan here. I love this documentary.

[@313susej]

been to countless games here cried when we lost in 2013

[@americanexpat8792]

@Illumi Notme - It was our time.... The Blackhawks were simply a better team.

[@coastaku1954]

I'm a Leafs fan but with no bad blood against the Red Wings, and I love this Documentary

[@QuintTheSharker]

I’d love to see the leafs win a cup in my lifetime. I’m a wings fan, but seeing Toronto win would be awesome.

[@maxversthappening8166]

As a life-long Wings fan, I've had the privilege to watch games at Joe Louis. It just isn't the same without it

[@elimcfadden4941]

I miss the joe

[@mikebarber12]

This is an amazing documentary about The Joe. My greatest regret as a Red Wings Fan is not attending a game there 😥

[@hexx.hockey]

I've been a Wings fan since the early 90s, from UK and now in Canada. I never got to see the Joe - that's my only regret. Heart and soul Red Wings fan. They got me through a few tough times in life. Loved this video.

[@tommyrobinson8868]

"You get judged not by when times are good but when times are tough, how do you react when things are difficult not when they're easy" I don't know where that quote it from but it's my favorite

[@ajk]

The one about faith that was shown just before it struck me.......thanks for posting that one though, it was also good. Both really hit home for me in their own ways with my life situation at this time. They were very timely to see here tonight watching this for the first time.

[@juliemyers6510]

Wow! I miss the ol girl......So much soul!- BRAVO! What a doc!

[@anandguruji83]

R.I.P JOE LOUIS ARENA 1979-2020

[@anandguruji83]

R.I.P JOE LOUIS ARENA 1979-2020

[@itsurboidonnie]

2017*

[@40TheFreshMan]

Wonderful watch 313

[@paveldatsyuk7175]

So cool to add that part about pav in the 02 cup part

[@jerkybaco7841]

Best documentary ever

[@paveldatsyuk7175]

May the hockey gods accept our sacrifices and answer our prayers in these dire times Amen : )

[@jacksonmiers2716]

pavel datsyuk but why are you named under Pavel, that’s not really you, is it??

[@carrotjr4377]

That was so good I stayed up till 3:00 to watch it

[@treerat7631]

89 draft was a heck of a draft

[@Vxzzo]

Take me back 😭😭

[@RackEmRack]

So many memories at The Joe. It’s more than hockey. It’s life, family, struggle, triumph. Can’t wait to make new memories at LCA for my kids.

[@mikeybraz915]

I've been a Red Wing fan since I've been 4 years old. This had me in tears multiple times.

[@haydenwildhart285]

JOE LEWIS ARENA and the players and people that made it come alive was the era of hockey I grew up with. SO MUCH LOVE for THE JOE!

[@leobruneau6906]

Absolutely beautiful top shelf détroit

[@brizzybones7377]

I can’t wait till this team wins the cup again. It’s 2023 and I went to my first game at the joe in 2007 against the stars

[@Explosion-of-consciousness]

I grew up going to games at JLA. Born in 82, this whole documentary hit home and felt like it was a chronicling of some of the best years of my life and the Wings were a huge huge part of it. Detroit has hockey deeply woven into its culture. Makes me realize how lucky I am to have experienced all of this. Very well done documentary that captures the essence of what many of us locally felt and experienced during this amazing time in Detroit and Red Wing history.

[@TyDomi]

My brother and I got off work at 7pm after a 12 hour day covered in soot/lead dust from blasting rust and lead off a Southfield freeway overpass & headed to the D to be part of the party downtown outside of the Joe! The city was so full it was like a Bad Boy's champ parade and it was just game 2 😃

[@tombois3134]

Season Ticket Holder from 1970 ( at The Olympia } till 2010 when I finally moved to Florida. Went to over 400 games there.

[@FreshwaterNautical]

I was there for the last game. It was also my first NHL game. But I was still incredibly glad to see it go. I had watched every Red Wings game on TV from 2009 until that point, and The Joe still felt like a home away from home up here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

[@jimmytweedale2191]

First NHL game ever attended was at this arena with my dad and many more followed, and absolute atmosphere that place was when it was on fire! Always had number 19 as a kid playing hockey because of Yzerman, RIP Joe Louis Arena.

[@brandonzuzak6748]

I’ve played at the Joe, I’ve sat front row at the Joe and I sat in an executive suite at the Joe, 3 games, 3 core memories.

[@ryanhorvath4476]

Thanks for posting this. I love the Red Wings, and Steve yzerman is my favorite athlete of all time. Going to the Joe was something special

[@anthonycaruso2248]

I feel as though when Joe Louis arena was retired, so was Hockeytown. I still haven't been able to bring myself to step foot in LCA. Not for hockey, basketball, or even a concert. I'm disappointed that the next generation will not be able to experience hockey at the Joe. It's storied history with so many the Hall of Fame players. Home of all of the banners those players earned and one of, if not the greatest, rivalries in all sports where some of the best hockey to ever be played was housed. There is not yet another arena in Detroit that can rival the Joe.

[@lousanto1054]

I had many memories here from regular season games to playoffs. First, let me start off by saying this was the LOUDEST sporting venue I have ever been in. A regular season Red Wings game had the potential to be and often did get, MUCH louder than an NBA Finals game. Once the NHL playoffs came, nothing, I mean NOTHING compares to the noise level of this place (Arrowhead Stadium and KC Chiefs fans, care to refute this?). Second, was waiting in line for tickets to all of the big games. I would often get up at 2:00 in the morning to go down to the box office to wait for tickets to go on sale at 10:00 in the morning for a particular part of the season. Thiscwas especially true for opening night, a banner raising, or a hotly contested rivalry game (Colorado). Oftentimes, I would be the first person in line. When the playoffs came, those early mornings became overnight camp-outs. In 2002, I got down there in the mid afternoon to stay overnight to have a shot at getting Stanley Cup Finals tickets, which I did. The waiting in line and talking with other Red Wings fans doing the same thing was as fun as going to the games, believe it or not! We would talk in anticipation of both getting tickets to the games and the upcoming 'deep' playoff rounds. It was a party in and into itself! Finally, the 2002 season. I had the privilege of going to the Game 7 7-0 game against Colorado. My ears are still ringing to this day. I STILL am in disbelief. I scored tickets to games 2 and 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals that year. My mother, who had a heart transplant the year before, attended that game with my younger brother. This made it that much more emotional for her to see something like that. My dad and I dropped the 2 of them off at Joe Louis Arena that afternoon of June 13, 2002, then we went back to my apartment to watch the game and celebration before driving back down to Detroit to pick them up. I got to attend Game 1 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Final 6 years later then I attended my last game at Joe Louis Arena in November of 2008. That place literally was like a second home to me, especially since we knew so many of the guest services staff. Sharon and Lisa always made sure my buddy and parents were taken care of and safe. The memories will always endure.

[@RetArmy1SG]

An excellent video and so much fun to watch as it brought back some awesome memories! Does the NHL make this video available for purchase on Bluray or DVD? It would make an excellent addition to my Red Wings collection.

[@dronlaa]

Thanks for film!

[@FlashHasse]

Whenever I see footage of Vladdy I get emotional. Tough & hard but a great defenseman

[@scummydummy]

RIP the GREAT Mr Mike Illitch. I live literally just around the corner from the original Little Caesars. It doesn't exist any more but there's a new one across the street now