Pizza and Italian Cheese Stix Duo Offers Both Pepperoni Pizza and Cheese Stix Topped with Either Jalapeño or Bacon in One Box

Slices-N-Stix is back at Little Caesars to prove that pizza and breadsticks are even tastier together – now with an unexpected twist. The newest addition to the Little Caesars menu brings pizza and Cheese Stix together to create a surprising combination all in one mouth-watering pie — with newly added jalapeño or bacon topping options for the included Cheese Stix. Slices-N-Stix combines four pepperoni pizza slices and 8 Cheese Stix in one box, plus a side of Crazy Sauce®.  Starting January 3, Slices-N-Stix will be available for a limited time at Little Caesars restaurants nationwide for only $6.99 for pepperoni pizza and cheese breadsticks, or $7.99 with your choice of bacon or jalapeño breadsticks.

“What’s better than the iconic combination of delicious pepperoni pizza and cheesy breadsticks?” said Greg Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Caesars. “We think the option of savory bacon or spicy jalapeño will really heat things up for pizza fans this winter.”

Customers can get the Slices-N-Stix deal by ordering on the Little Caesars app or at littlecaesars.com for delivery or pickup starting on January 3^rd, or just walking in and purchasing the product HOT-N-READY between 4 and 8 p.m. Bacon and jalapeño options are available for online ordering only.

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Weatherby Recorded 11 Points in 50 Games With Sharks During 2021-22

The Detroit Red Wings today acquired center Jasper Weatherby from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for center Kyle Criscuolo.

Weatherby, 24, has spent the entire 2022-23 season with the American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, recording six points (3-3-6) and 39 penalty minutes in 39 games. The 6-foot-4, 222-pound forward split his first professional season between the Sharks and Barracuda in 2021-22, notching 11 points (5-6-11) and 18 penalty minutes in 50 games with the Sharks, in addition to 15 points (5-10-15) and 24 penalty minutes in 25 appearances with the Barracuda. Originally selected by San Jose in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Weatherby tallied a power play goal and an assist in his NHL debut with the Sharks on Oct. 16, 2021 vs. Winnipeg.

Prior to turning professional, Weatherby played three seasons at the University of North Dakota from 2018-21, serving as an assistant captain during his junior year. The Portland, Oregon, native totaled 47 points (27-20-47), 50 penalty minutes and a plus-11 rating in 100 games with the Fighting Hawks, helping the program win back-to-back Penrose Cup titles as the National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s regular-season champion. Additionally, Weatherby ranks sixth in program history with a 57.8 faceoff percentage. Before starting his collegiate career, Weatherby spent two seasons with the Wenatchee Wild of the British Columbia Hockey League from 2016-18, compiling 106 points (49-57-106) and 72 penalty minutes in 104 games, along with 42 points (17-25-42) in 30 postseason contests. During his final season in Wenatchee, Weatherby was named the recipient of the Vern Dye Memorial Trophy as the BCHL’s most valuable player, and also earned the Brett Hull Trophy as the league’s top scorer after posting 74 points (37-37-74) in 58 regular-season games. Weatherby helped the Wild capture the 2018 BCHL championship after posting 38 points (15-23-38) in 20 playoff appearances.

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Madonna, the best-selling female solo touring artist of all time, has announced “Madonna: The Celebration Tour” with a performance scheduled at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 p.m. The global tour will highlight her unmatched catalog of music from the past 40 plus years with special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a. Caldwell Tidicue across all dates.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com. Visit madonna.com/tour for complete tour and ticket listing.

Citi is the official card of “Madonna The Celebration Tour.” Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for shows going on sale on Friday, January 27 starting on Tuesday, January 24 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, January 26 at 6 p.m. local time. For complete presale details visit citientertainment.com.

Legacy members of Madonna’s Official Fan Club will have a pre-sale opportunity for the North American based shows going on sale on January 27 beginning on Monday, January 23 at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, January 25 until 5 p.m. Visit madonna.com for complete tour and ticketing information.

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, exclusive access to a behind the scenes tour, group photo on-stage, pre-show reception, limited edition lithograph & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Today’s announcement was made with an iconic viral video with a wink to her groundbreaking film Truth or Dare. The video features notable names such as Diplo, Judd Apatow, Jack Black, Lil Wayne, Bob The Drag Queen, Kate Berlant, Larry Owens, Meg Stalter, Eric Andre and culminates with Amy Schumer daring the global superstar to go on tour and perform her four decades of mega hits. Madonna rises to the challenge announcing, “The Celebration Tour.”

Produced by Live Nation, the 35-city global tour will kick off in North America on Saturday, July 15 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC with stops in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and more before making its way to Europe where she will hit 11 cities throughout the fall, including London, Barcelona, Paris and Stockholm, among others. “The Celebration Tour” will wrap in Amsterdam, NL on Friday, December 1 at Ziggo Dome.

“The Celebration Tour” will take us on Madonna’s artistic journey through four decades and pays respect to the city of New York where her career in music began. “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,” states Madonna.

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Robert Hagg Activated from Injured Reserve

The Detroit Red Wings today assigned goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and activated defenseman Robert Hagg from injured reserve.

Nedeljkovic, 27, made six starts during his conditioning stint with the Griffins, posting a 3-2-1 record with a 2.30 goals-against average, a 0.920 save percentage and one shutout. The 6-foot, 208-pound goaltender has also appeared in nine games with the Red Wings this season, holding a 2-4-2 record with a 4.09 goals-against average and a 0.880 save percentage. Nedeljkovic was acquired by the Red Wings in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 22, 2021 and led all NHL rookie netminders in games played (59), shots against (1,796), saves (1,618), time on ice (3,230:48), shutouts (4) and assists (2) during the 2021-22 campaign. He finished third in voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy and made the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2020-21 after showing a 15-5-3 record with a 1.90 goals-against average, a 0.932 save percentage and three shutouts in 23 appearances with the Hurricanes, in addition to logging a 4-5 record with a 2.17 goals-against average, a 0.930 save percentage and one shutout in nine postseason contests. Originally selected by Carolina in the second round (37th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Nedeljkovic has compiled a 39-35-15 record with a 2.98 goals-against average, a 0.906 save percentage and seven shutouts in 97 appearances over parts of six NHL seasons with the Red Wings and Hurricanes since 2016-17. Nedeljkovic also earned a Calder Cup championship with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2019 after leading the AHL in wins (34) for the second-consecutive year and goals-against average (2.26) en route to claiming the Baz Bastien Memorial Award as the league’s top goaltender and a spot on the AHL First All-Star Team. Additionally, Nedeljkovic became the 13th goaltender in AHL history to score a goal when he accomplished the feat with the Checkers on March 10, 2018, and the 12th netminder in ECHL history to score a goal when he did so with the Florida Everblades on Dec. 30, 2016.

A native of Parma, Ohio, Nedeljkovic has several ties to the state of Michigan, notably as a teammate of Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin on the 2011-12 Belle Tire U16 team. Prior to turning professional, Nedeljkovic posted an 89-77-20 record with a 2.88 goals-against average, a 0.918 save percentage and 10 shutouts in 191 Ontario Hockey League games between the Plymouth Whalers, Flint Firebirds and Niagara IceDogs from 2012-16. He was named the OHL’s Goaltender of the Year in 2013-14 and earned back-to-back selections on the OHL Third All-Star Team the following two seasons. Nedeljkovic has represented the United States several times on the international stage, winning a bronze medal at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship after tallying a 4-2 record with a 1.66 goals-against average and a 0.943 save percentage. He also helped his country earn a gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World Under-18 Championship after leading the tournament with a 1.84 goals-against average.

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Tickets On-Sale Friday, January 11 at 10 a.m.

It’s a rite of passage for any music fan, seeing “The Chief” live in concert. Known for his marathon sets, the 2022 Billboard Music Awards’ Top Country Tour honoree Eric Church will bring his critically acclaimed live show to new audiences in new ways this year.  Headlining outdoor venues throughout the summer with “The Outsiders Revival Tour,” Church will take over the Pine Knob Music Theatre stage on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Joining the man praised by Pollstar for “having already long established himself as one of the most successful touring country artists” for the local date is Ashley McBryde and The Red Clay Strays. Pine Knob Music Theatre is presented by Proud Partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health and Ally.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 11 at 10 a.m. at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com. Presale access available to Church Choir members starting Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. local time.

“When I approach touring, I’m always inspired by a new experience, a new way to gather, to express ourselves sonically and visually. Whether it’s solo, in the round, double down; being able to bring a different perspective has always brought out our best creatively,” shared Church. “Well, we have never done an outdoor summer tour. Never headlined amphitheaters. Never brought a summer experience to your town that featured artists we want to share the summer with. Until now. See you in the season of sunshine with some fellow outsiders that shine brightest when the sun goes down.”

Kicking off June 22, the Live Nation produced tour takes the man celebrated by Forbes for “offering fans a unique experience each night while conjuring up the unpredictability that used to make concerts unforgettable” to 27 cities across the U.S. and Canada.

For more information and to learn how to join the Church Choir, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

Photo credit: Andrew Potter

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Yankees, Red Sox, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Braves among teams scheduled to visit TigerTown in 2023

Secure your Spring Training Season Tickets by visiting tigers.com/spring or by calling (863) 686-8075

Individual game tickets to see the Tigers at their Spring Training home in Lakeland, Florida go on sale this Saturday, January 7 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be ordered by visiting the ticket office at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, calling (863) 686-8075 or visiting www.tigers.com/spring. For fans planning to attend the on-sale in person, numbers will be handed out starting at 7:00 a.m. on January 7.

This spring will mark the Tigers’ 87th season at TigerTown in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2023 spring season marks the club’s 58th consecutive season of play at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

The Tigers begin their Grapefruit League schedule with a pair of home games, hosting the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, February 25 and the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, February 26.

The home schedule features visits from the New York Yankees (March 10 and March 17), Boston Red Sox (March 14), Toronto Blue Jays (March 4 and March 20), St. Louis Cardinals (March 7) and Atlanta Braves (March 22). In addition to the Yankees and Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies (February 25 and March 16), Baltimore Orioles (February 26 and March 2) and Pittsburgh Pirates (March 1 and March 24) will all make two visits to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Tickets for the 2023 spring exhibition season are priced at four separate levels: Grey, Navy, Orange and White

Grey games- March 10 and March 17

Navy games- March 7, March 12, March 14, March 16, March 20, March 22, March 26

Orange games- February 26, March 2, March 4, March 8, March 24

White games- February 25 and March 1

Full season ticket packages and flex plans of five-or-more-games for the 2023 Tigers Spring Training exhibition season are on sale now at the Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium ticket office, via phone at (863) 686-8075, or by visiting www.tigers.com. For additional ticket information and special group pricing, call the Lakeland sales department at (863) 686-8075.

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• LITTLE CAESARS ARENA #10 IN THE NATION, #11 IN THE WORLD
• FOX THEATRE #15 IN THE US, #16 IN THE WORLD

Pine Knob Music Theatre, booked and promoted by 313 Presents, Detroit’s premier live entertainment company in partnership with Live Nation, capped off its 50th anniversary season with the #1 ranking for Top 100 Amphitheaters in the world in Pollstar’s 2022 Year-End Rankings. Little Caesars Arena and the historic Fox Theatre in Detroit were ranked among the top 15 nationwide for their respective categories. Pine Knob Music Theatre is presented by Proud Partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health and Ally. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre.

Returning to a full summer concert schedule since topping the Pollstar chart in 2019, Pine Knob Music Theatre finished #1 in 2022 for Top 100 Amphitheaters in the world with $36.9 million in reported overall gross ticket sales. This summer was extremely special as 313 Presents welcomed back the name and tradition of Pine Knob Music Theatre thanks to Proud Partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health and Ally, and celebrated the venue’s 50th anniversary. A 50-show slate opened with AJR just ahead of Memorial Day weekend and concluded with Five Finger Death Punch in early October. Highlights of the 50th anniversary season at Pine Knob Music Theatre included performances from 2022’s top touring acts including Pitbull, Imagine Dragons, Zac Brown Band, Thomas Rhett, Stevie Nicks, Backstreet Boys, ODESZA, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Chris Brown & Lil Baby, two Kid Rock shows, The Lumineers and Shinedown.

“It gives us immense pride to have Pine Knob Music Theatre recognized as the number one ranked amphitheater in the world,” said Howard Handler, President of 313 Presents. “From the moment we announced the return of Pine Knob Music Theatre thanks to our proud partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health and Ally in January, concertgoers and artists showed overwhelming enthusiasm for the return to our roots. In addition to our Proud Partners, it’s important to thank Live Nation for their partnership in providing the very best in diverse, world-class entertainment. This remarkable accomplishment capped off a memorable 50th anniversary season.”

In the heart of downtown Detroit, Little Caesars Arena, which also serves as home to the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons, ranked #10 in the U.S. for Top 200 Arenas in gross ticket sales with $75.4 million. This year’s concert highlights included two Elton John dates, My Chemical Romance, Justin Bieber, Andrea Bocelli, Eagles, Anita Baker, Post Malone, Eric Clapton and Eric Church.

One of the most iconic theaters and concert venues in the world, Fox Theatre ranked #15 in the country for Top 200 Theatres with $24.8 million in gross ticket sales. In addition to the Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank, which features a collection of award-winning Broadway musicals, interactive stage shows and treasured holiday favorites, this past year’s schedule was highlighted by Chris Rock, Van Morrison, Kadim Al Sahir, Live from The Streets starring Lil Durk, No Cap Comedy Tour starring DeRay Davis, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Michael Blackson and Blaq Ron; The TakeOver 3 featuring Gucci Mane, E-40, Plies and Rich Homie Quan; All Star Comedy Festival featuring comedians EarthQuake, Guy Torry, Arnez J., Adele Givens, Don DC Curry, Ryan Davis and Henry Coleman; and two Katt Williams dates.

“This year marked our industry’s return to a full event schedule at our six venues since 2019, and it was great to see people gather and enjoy live entertainment once again,” added Handler. “To have three ranked in the top 15 in their respective categories, it shows Detroit truly is an entertainment mecca and we are extremely grateful for the continued patronage of our guests.”

Pollstar’s 2022 Year-End Rankings covered dates reported by tours and promoters from November 18, 2021 through November 16, 2022.

At the Ilitch companies, our values are rooted in the transformative power of teamwork and innovation. This year, by working together and thinking big, our partners and colleagues helped make positive change in our community and beyond.  

We are dedicated to engaging with our community, supporting education, and developing our youth through sports, making a lasting impact on the people of Detroit and beyond.

Building our Community:
Collaborating with Organizations to Create Change

• During the 2022 Detroit Tigers season, Black-owned businesses were among the vendors at Comerica Park with pop-up concessions, a program that was expanded to Little Caesars Arena for the hockey season. “When I got the call about bringing Bert’s to Tigers games, it was very exciting – I had butterflies! Being in the ballpark is such a great experience and we’ve had so much support from people,” said Bert Dearing Jr., owner of Eastern Market favorite Bert’s Marketplace.  
  
• Affordable housing is an ongoing need in Detroit, particularly in the downtown area. After completing the historic Eddystone apartments in The District Detroit in late 2021, the building was fully leased this year, including the opening of a new restaurant, Basan. Twenty percent of the units in The Eddystone are designated as affordable housing, and it is the first among a number of pending developments that will increase access to housing in the area.  

• Our colleagues and charities are committed to giving time and resources where and when they are needed. From the Little Caesars Love Kitchen providing meals across the country, and here in our own backyard to the annual Hometown Holiday Assist, charitable and volunteer efforts allow us to invest in local organizations that are the backbone of our region, including the beneficiaries of Ilitch Charities’ annual celebrity golf tournament, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Downtown Boxing Gym and Grow Detroit’s Young Talent.

Investing in Arts and Education:
Giving New Opportunities to Students in Detroit

• In 2022, companies across our organization welcomed the newest cohort of student interns from our neighboring school, Cass Technical High School. Since 2015, students have gained important work experience through paid internships that provide them with access to event management, marketing, public relations, information technology, finance, and human resources. “I was very excited when I learned that I was selected for the internship, and it has been an incredible learning experience so far,” said Jecholiah Marriott, a Cass Tech senior who interned in the Ilitch Holdings, Inc. communications department. “Interning at the Ilitch organization has opened my eyes to a new world of future career opportunities, and I know it will be a strong addition to my college applications.”  
  
• For DPSCD students interested in taking a deeper dive into commercial real estate development and urban planning, our partnership with Project Destined and Related Companies provides an opportunity to take part in a paid program to develop their team building and work experience and skills related to market research, project analysis, property valuation, deal financing and more. This year, the program was expanded to include students from Wayne State University.  

• At the return of DPSCD’s Evening of Fine Arts to the Fox Theatre, students from throughout Detroit had a stage to shine. Held in May, the 53^rd annual event included top instrumental music ensembles, vocal music ensembles, dance companies and theatre excerpts, and original works of art by the district’s top visual artists displayed in the Fox Theatre’s Grand Lobby.

Building the Future through Sports:
Empowering Teamwork On and Off the Field

• With our partner Comerica Bank, the Game Changers program celebrates a diverse array of people in our community positively impacting the lives of young Detroiters in the areas of education, wellness, or sport participation. Fans celebrate the honorees during Tigers and Red Wings games throughout the year, and each person receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice. This year’s honorees included Pamela Moore, the president of the DPSCD Foundation, Jason McCrimmon, founder of Detroit Ice Dreams, and dozens of others.  

• The Detroit Red Wings Foundation’s Learn, Play, Score program gives thousands of Detroit students access to ice and floor hockey, as well as esports and career development in the sports industry. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan and the Children’s Foundation, this year the program announced a $300,000 investment in strengthening the career and entrepreneur pipeline for youth, launching a new esports lounge at the Lloyd H. Diehl Club.  

• The Detroit Tigers Foundation’s Game Day for Kids brought 4,000 Detroit and Wayne County youth and chaperones to Comerica Park to enjoy a baseball game with free transportation, merchandise, and food and beverage. For those kids who wanted to experience the joys of playing baseball, the Tiny Tigers program, a partnership with Detroit Police Athletic League, gives hundreds of Detroit youth ages 4-8 the opportunity to engage with others while learning the sport and other life skills such as teamwork and perseverance.  

Looking Ahead

Through our partners and colleagues, the Ilitch companies are grateful for these opportunities to make a meaningful impact in 2022. We look forward to building our community together in 2023, expanding our relationships, engaging with our neighbors and continuing to make positive change in Detroit and beyond.

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The Detroit Red Wings today assigned left wing Elmer Soderblom to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Soderblom, 21, has recorded five goals and three assists in 21 games with the Red Wings during the 2022-23 season, including a four-game point streak (2-2-4) from Dec. 21-31, which included the game-winning goal on Dec. 31 against Ottawa. The 6-foot-8, 246-pound rookie forward has also skated in two games with the Griffins, making his AHL debut on Dec. 9 at Springfield. Soderblom had a breakout campaign in 2021-22 with Frolunda HC in the Swedish Hockey League, ranking among the team leaders with 21 goals (1st), 12 assists (7th), 33 points (3rd), seven power play goals (1st), 11 power play points (4th), eight game-winning goals (1st) and 132 shots (1st) in 52 games. He also produced nine points (6-3-9) and a plus-five rating in 11 Champions Hockey League games as Frolunda reached the semifinals of the competition. Additionally, Soderblom recorded six points (3-3-6) and a plus-six rating in nine postseason contests to help Frolunda reach the SHL playoff semifinals. In all, Soderblom compiled 38 points (24-14-38) and 11 penalty minutes in 90 SHL games and won a CHL title with Frolunda in his first professional season in 2019-20.  

Selected by the Red Wings in the sixth round (159th overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Soderblom made his SHL debut during the 2019-20 campaign after leading the under-20 circuit with 29 goals in 36 games. In total, Soderblom recorded 76 points (40-36-76) and 22 penalty minutes in 87 games at the under-20 level, 53 points (26-27-53) and 14 penalty minutes in 60 games at the under-18 level and 93 points (62-31-93) and 49 penalty minutes in 78 games on the under-16 circuit, all with Frolunda. The Gothenburg, Sweden, native racked up three points (2-1-3) in five appearances for his country at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. Along with fellow 2019 Red Wings draftees Albert Johansson and Albin Grewe, Soderblom was also a member of Sweden’s silver-medal Hlinka Gretzky Cup team (1-2-3 in five games) in 2018 and gold medal-winning IIHF World Under-18 Championship squad (1-0-1 in seven games) in 2019.

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