Red Wings to take things outside for Hockey Weekend Across America

Update: the Wings? Twitter account is offering a guaranteed chance to earn one of 50 admission spots to said practice: This is plain old cool, per the Detroit Red Wings:

WINGS TO CELEBRATE HOCKEY WEEKEND ACROSS AMERICA WITH HISTORIC OUTDOOR PRACTICE

? Tim Hortons and Kroger Sponsor Red Wings Skate at Downtown Detroit ?s Clark Park; 24 Hours of Hockey Action Planned for Joe Louis Arena ?

Detroit, MI? As part of Hockey Weekend Across America and their ongoing Hockeytown Thanks initiative, the Detroit Red Wings will be presenting a variety of hockey events throughout the duration of Saturday, February 18.  Teams and players from all ages and skill levels will be participating in this unique daylong endeavor, which will be highlighted by an outdoor practice at downtown Detroit ?s Clark Park featuring the entirety of the Red Wings roster.

The Red Wings outdoor practice at Detroit ?s Clark Park (between Vernor & I-75) will have special observation areas installed specifically for fans to catch all of the action beginning at noon (gates open at 11:00 a.m.).  The first 2,000 citizens of Hockeytown to arrive on location will be able to watch the Red Wings skate for approximately one hour as they prepare for a Sunday home game versus San Jose . Fans wishing to attend the Red Wings? historic outdoor practice on the 18th will be required to make one of three charitable donations upon entering the facility:

Source: http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/tmr/comments/red_wings_to_take_things_outside_for_hockey_weekend_across_america/

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