The Detroit Tigers hosted the 10^th annual “Pink Out the Park” on May 13, raising awareness for breast cancer, the most common cancer found in American women. In partnership with Detroit’s Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care, the event featured activities throughout Comerica Park including an on-field pre-game ceremony honoring nearly 400 breast cancer survivors, a ceremonial first pitch, live music, photo stations, pink decor and more.

The first 10,000 fans to enter Comerica Park received “Pink Out the Park” hoodies, and all fans had the opportunity to honor a loved-one who has faced breast cancer by personalizing “Pink Out the Park” recognition cards. Fans also had the opportunity to purchase special ticket packages featuring a game ticket, a pink Tigers baseball hat and a $5 donation to Karmanos Cancer Institute.

The downtown Detroit skyline was lit pink for the night including Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, Fox Theatre, Little Caesars World Headquarters and MotorCity Casino Hotel.

Learn more about the special event in the video below.

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• Blueliner has recorded 311 points in 538 NHL games with Flyers, Coyotes and Hurricanes since 2014-15

The Detroit Red Wings today signed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $4.125 million.

Gostisbehere, 30, split the 2022-23 season between the Arizona Coyotes and Carolina Hurricanes. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound defenseman recorded 31 points (10-21-31) and 28 penalty minutes in 52 games with the Coyotes before adding 10 points (3-7-10) and four penalty minutes in 23 games with the Hurricanes. Gostisbehere also dished out three assists and six penalty minutes in 15 postseason contests, helping the Hurricanes reach the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in five years. He spent the entire 2021-22 season with the Coyotes, notching 51 points (14-37-51) and 26 penalty minutes in 82 games. Originally selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the third round (78th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Gostisbehere was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2015-16 after tallying 46 points (17-29-46), a plus-eight rating and 24 penalty minutes in 64 regular-season games with the Flyers. In total, Gostisbehere has racked up 311 points (87-224-311) and 187 penalty minutes in 538 games with the Flyers, Coyotes and Hurricanes since 2014-15. He also posted 16 points (2-14-16) and six penalty minutes in 23 American Hockey League games with the Adirondack/Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Prior to turning professional, Gostisbehere played three seasons at Union College from 2011-14, compiling 82 points (22-60-82), a plus-70 rating and 85 penalty minutes in 119 games. As a junior, Gostisbehere was named Most Outstanding Player at the 2014 Frozen Four after leading the Flying Dutchmen to their first NCAA championship in program history, logging three points (1-2-3) and a plus-seven rating in a 7-4 win over Minnesota in the title game. He also helped Union capture three-consecutive ECAC tournament championships and two regular-season titles. Gostisbehere attended South Kent (Conn.) Prep from 2009-11, scoring 69 points (13-56-69) in 57 games. A native of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Gostisbehere skated with Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, recording four assists, a plus-four rating and four penalty minutes in three games. Gostisbehere won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship, finishing with two points (1-1-2), a plus-four rating and 25 penalty minutes in six appearances.

‍Shayne Gostisbehere, Defense

‍Born Apr 20 1993 — Pembroke Pines, FL

Height 5.11 — Weight 180 — Shoots L

Selected by Philadelphia Flyers round 3 #78 overall 2012 NHL Entry Draft

This year is the Detroit Tigers’ 88th season for Spring Training at TigerTown, the longest-standing relationship between a Major League team and a current Spring Training host city. There’s nothing like Spring Training baseball at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Enjoy a 360-degree walkable concourse with sunshine, palm trees and warm seats while watching your favorite Tigers players and tomorrow’s stars.

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