The opening of Joe Louis Arena 1979 Detroit Red Wings

Short segment on what people were saying on the new arena. This is strictly for entertainment purposes.

[@SuperSportSS]

Thank you for posting this. Everything the people had to say in this video was right. Great sight lines, great lighting. Everyone was excited. I miss JLA very much.

[@seanwalters1977]

"parking situation is not too terrific" And it never got better lol

[@BusterBrown86]

It was worse at their previous home, Olympia Stadium. The stadium was built in a neighborhood and not downtown. I watched a few games there as a kid and miss that more than the Joe. It was much louder in the Olympia compared to the Joe.

[@johnburesh4221]

I was there for this game...I remember they passed out huge plastic key chain fashioned as a game ticket to fans upon entry.

[@kareemmoreland9119]

Didn't know the Wings were considering moving to Pontiac.

[@viktorakhmedov3442]

It was outdated then. I remember seeing Genesis there in 1980 and even Phil Collins made fun of it.

[@DiscipleofHim]

December 27, 1979.

[@miccrhaafetl5101]

Most of them was sponsorship giving away tickets, and the chances of winning a car

[@canucksweb]

Thanks for this. I was at ths game at the age of 8 - does anyone know if video of the game itself exists anywhere?

[@chrisd3969]

The broadcaster might still have it.

[@bobmeyer854]

AWood40 has posted clips from the first game, he might have the full video. Search his channel and message him.

[@canucksweb]

@@bobmeyer854 Thank you - I checked out his channel and he does have some additional footage. I will message him as well. Thanks again

[@bobmeyer854]

@@canucksweb Happy to help. Hopefully he can hook you up. Take care.

[@InflatablePlane]

I miss the Joe

[@zacheryalderton6741]

Lose 3-2