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Detroit Red Wings Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion Through ‘Hockey is for Everyone’
February 25, 2020
The Detroit Red Wings, in partnership with the NHL and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), hosted the Hockey is for Everyone celebration at the award-winning Little Caesars Arena as the Red Wings hosted the Calgary Flames.
The Red Wings invited about 100 guests from several local and national organizations to the game, including:
Hockey sticks with rainbow-colored “pride tape” used by the Red Wings players during pregame warm-ups are being auctioned at www.DetroitRedWings.com/Auction through Sunday, March 1. Proceeds benefit Affirmations and You Can Play, a national organization dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes.
Detroiters Work to Revive Historic Downtown Building
February 19, 2020
The developers of the former United Artist’s building at 150 Bagley have a strong vision for the future of this historic building. Bagley Development Group LLC is redeveloping 150 Bagley St. Residences @ 150 Bagley. The transformation of this historic building will add nearly 150 apartments to the bustling downtown district, 20 percent of which will be designated as affordable, and create about 250 jobs for Detroiters.
Bagley Development Group is dedicated to reviving the 100-year-old, 18-story building while uplifting Detroit and its residents along the way. The group is led by Detroit developer Emmett Moten Jr., who also led the restoration of multiple historic buildings in Detroit.
The building is located in the Grand Circus Park Historic District which was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The Residences @ 150 Bagley will be close to several public transit options and a wealth of entertainment and nightlife, including Cliff Bell’s, Rusted Crow Detroit, the Columbia Street restaurant and retail district, and the historic Fox Theatre.
Learn more about Bagley Development Group’s Detroit-centered approach in the video below.
Learn, Play, Score: Sharing the Gift of Hockey with Detroit’s Youth
February 19, 2020
Detroit has long been known as “Hockeytown,” but for some of Detroit’s youth, opportunities to play the sport have been beyond reach. Through community partnerships with the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit Parks & Recreation Department and the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University, more than 30,000 youth in the city of Detroit will experience the sport through Learn, Play, Score, a new program that offers students events and engagements over the next two years.
“This is all about empowering the youth in our city,” said Christopher Ilitch, President & CEO, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., and Governor, Detroit Red Wings. “Hockey is more than just a sport. It is about teamwork, dedication, maintaining a healthy body, mind and spirit. We are committed to being a leader in finding innovative ways to connect younger generations to hockey in the community, and the Detroit Red Wings Learn, Play, Score program will provide that very opportunity.”
This program is funded through an initial $1 million investment in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Red Wings Foundation and the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund to grow and expand access to the game of hockey across the city of Detroit.
“We are thrilled that the Ilitch Organization and Detroit Red Wings are engaging the city of Detroit to grow and make hockey more welcoming for everyone in the area,” said Kim Davis, NHL Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives and Legislative Affairs. “It is critically important to give back to cities like Detroit to make sure we are collaborating with them to develop opportunities for those who need it most.”
Ice rinks within the newly formed Detroit Hockey Rink Collaborative (DHRC), including East Side Hockey Ice Arena, Jack Adams Memorial Arena and the outdoor rink at Clark Park, will each offer affordable Learn to Skate and Little Wings Learn to Play programs.
The initiative will initially consist of five innovative and engaging hockey-related platforms.
Unique hockey platforms include:
Ice hockey platforms include:
Learn, Play, Score was announced in a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the award-winning Little Caesars Arena. Ilitch Holdings President and CEO and Detroit Red Wings Governor, President and CEO Christopher Ilitch gave opening remarks. He was joined by Kim Davis, Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs for the NHL, and Rob Zepp, Manager of Special Projects for the NHLPA.
Learn more about Detroit Red Wings Learn, Play, Score at www.DetroitRedWings.com/LearnPlayScore.
Detroit People. Detroit Pride. MotorCity Casino Hotel Celebrates 20 Years
February 18, 2020
When the MotorCity Casino Hotel opened in 1999, it brought energy, excitement and opportunity to Detroit. Now marking its 20-year anniversary of delivering modern luxury to the heart of downtown, it remains the city’s only locally owned and operated casino. Today, more than half of the casino’s employees are Detroit residents.
There have been countless enhancements and improvements over the years. And while interior and exterior facets have changed, many of the original faces have not.
MotorCity leadership is honored to have more than 400 original employees still part of the team – as committed today as they were the day the doors opened. Additionally, more than half of all current employees, 1569 individuals, have been with the company for five or more years and experienced significant career and growth opportunities. They have been cornerstones of the company’s sustained success.
Starrice Hunt, director of slot operations for MotorCity, is one of the many dedicated original employees that has risen through the ranks. A Detroit native, Hunt said she met a casino executive by chance. She was hired for an entry-level position on the slot floor and has since advanced through six positions over her 20-year career.
“I grew up in the projects,” says Hunt. “Some people would’ve categorized me as a statistic. But with MotorCity Casino affording me the opportunities that it has, I’m not a statistic. I was able to break that barrier and become very successful in my career path.”
Because of the success Hunt has had in her career, she said she’s been able to build a life for her family.
“We are proud that we have hundreds of members of our opening team still employed with us today. They are the foundation for our success, which has allowed us to consistently provide our customers with a uniquely Detroit, hometown experience,” said Bruce Dall, President of MotorCity Casino Hotel. “Two decades here in Detroit, and they have been with us every step of the way. Our colleagues truly are our greatest asset.”
Detroit Ice Dreams: Helping Bring Hockey to Kids in Detroit
February 18, 2020
Hockey is more than just a sport. The teamwork and physical activity that are ingrained in the game can help provide kids with positive life skills and nurture a love of the sport. That’s why former professional hockey player Jason McCrimmon established Detroit Ice Dreams Hockey Association in 2014 with the goal of maximizing access to the sport for kids in the city of Detroit.
In recognition of this impactful nonprofit organization, the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, through the Learn, Play, Score initiative, has joined Detroit Ice Dreams to expand access to the game of hockey throughout the city.
13-year-old King Moore is just one of the kids who have flourished on the ice in Detroit. Follow Moore on his journey to the award-winning Little Caesars Arena to meet the Detroit Red Wings players who he looks up to.
Honoring Black Athletes: A New Historical Exhibition at Little Caesars Arena
February 14, 2020
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Throughout Black History Month, Ilitch Companies recognizes the rich legacy of our diverse community. That’s why, throughout the month of February, Little Caesars Arena will host a mixed-media display that pays homage to the impact Black athletes have had on hockey and baseball.
The second-annual Black History Month exhibit, a joint undertaking from the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, gives fans the chance to see a curated collection of artifacts from influential Black athletes throughout NHL and MLB history. From game-winning pucks to signed Louisville Sluggers, this display highlights the milestones of Black players throughout baseball and hockey history — both in the game and beyond.
Specific items in the display include:
The exhibit is located at the Little Caesars Arena concourse and will run during each Red Wings home game:
Detroit Red Wings Meet Fans, Discuss Organization’s Future at MotorCity Casino Hotel
February 13, 2020
Members of the Detroit Red Wings organization joined Detroit Economic Club (DEC) members at MotorCity Casino Hotel for their 15th-annual DEC luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Team managers, coaches and players met with fans, reflected on the storied franchise and looked ahead to its bright future. Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman fielded questions from fans alongside coach Jeff Blashill and players Tyler Bertuzzi, Dylan Larkin and Luke Glendening, while Chris Granger, Ilitch Holdings, Inc. Group President, Sports and Entertainment, served as host. Prior to the luncheon, retired Red Wing Niklas Kronwall and current defenseman Danny DeKeyser spoke with area high school and college students at a special breakout session.
For more about this unique event and why both the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers participate every year, check out the video below.
The DEC was formed in 1934 with a commitment to the discussion and debate of business, politics and social issues. The club has hosted an impressive roster of guest speakers, including every U.S. President since Richard Nixon, as well as Bill Gates and Walter Cronkite.
For the latest team news, visit DetroitRedWings.com.
Visiting a Vibrant Community: The Detroit Tigers Caravan Stops in Southwest Detroit
February 13, 2020
The Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc. (LA SED) Youth Center provides invaluable resources for young Hispanics and residents of Southwest Detroit. The bilingual volunteer staff of the Youth Center is dedicated to serving young people in need through advocacy, tutoring, summer employment programs and more.
In recognition of this impactful organization, the Detroit Tigers paid the staff and kids a visit while touring Southwest Detroit on their annual three-day Caravan. While there, the players spent time with the kids and fielded a variety of questions, ranging from baseball to culture and growing up. But there was one last surprise in store.
The players surprised the kids with tickets to ¡Fiesta Tigres! at Comerica Park. The annual gameday celebration honors Latino contributions to the game of baseball. The festivities include live entertainment and dancing throughout the ballpark. The public celebration, also attended by leaders in the local Hispanic community, is held this year on Aug. 15.
The team made multiple stops throughout the neighborhood to experience the one-of-a-kind setting Southwest Detroit offers to residents and visitors. The players also visited Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church, a community cornerstone and one of Detroit’s oldest churches, where they received a blessing.
Share in the experience firsthand through the video below.
Learn more about the LA SED Youth Center and all the organization does for the community at LASEDInc.org.
Guns N’ Roses’ Larger-Than-Life Global Stadium Tour Comes to Comerica Park July 2021
February 10, 2020
Rock and roll legends Guns N’ Roses will come through Comerica Park in The District Detroit on Saturday, July 11 at 6 p.m. as part of their epic 2021 worldwide tour.
Tickets start at $49.50, and can be purchased at Tigers.com/GNR, the Comerica Park box office and Tickets.com.
The iconic rock heroes will show off their vast catalogue of hits on the road, including “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise City,” “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” and “November Rain.”