The Detroit Tigers have named Mark Conner as the club’s Director of Amateur Scouting, joining the organization after 13 seasons with the San Diego Padres.

“I’m excited to welcome another highly talented baseball operations executive to our front office,” said Scott Harris, Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations. “Rob and Mark have each led some of the most successful Drafts of the last decade and I am confident they will form a dynamic partnership atop our Amateur Scouting Department. Mark’s track record of success and vision for the department made him the perfect fit for this role. He will be a great complement to Rob and an excellent leader for our area scouts, cross-checkers, and analysts moving forward.”

Conner held a variety of roles in his tenure with the Padres, most recently as a Special Assistant to the GM/Field Coordinator in 2022 and Director, Amateur Scouting from 2014-21. While overseeing the MLB Draft for San Diego, Conner selected many top prospects and current Major Leaguers, including CJ Abrams, David Bednar, Ty France, MacKenzie Gore and Cal Quantrill. That collection of talent led the Padres to having a top 10 farm system in the Majors from 2017-21 and contributed to the team clinching playoff appearances in two of the last three seasons (2020, 2022).

“I couldn’t be happier to join a historic organization like the Tigers and I’m looking forward to working with Scott, Rob and the entire baseball operations group,” said Conner. “During the interview process with Scott and Rob it was clear that all our philosophies, and perhaps more importantly passions to win, were very much aligned. I’ve seen firsthand over the last seven seasons what an impact sound yet progressive amateur draft decisions can have on an organization’s path to success, and I’m excited to get started.”

Conner first joined the Padres as an amateur scout in 2010 and was promoted to northeast regional supervisor prior to the 2014 season. He received the Padres’ Denny Galehouse Scout of the Year Award in 2010, awarded for his thoroughness and diligence in covering his territory and exhausting all resources to gather information about players being scouted.

Prior to joining San Diego, Conner served as pitching coach at the University of South Carolina, Aiken from 2005-09, where he helped guide the Pacers to a school-record 47 wins in 2008. Before his time at USCA, he was an assistant coach at Indian Hills Community College (IA), working with pitchers and catchers. Conner was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Cumberland University (TN) for four seasons before joining Indians Hills.

Conner played collegiately at Cumberland University, where he was a member of four conference championships and appeared in three NAIA World Series. He earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in education.

A native of Cleveland, OH, Conner and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Nashville, TN, with their daughter (Claire) and son (Caleb).

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Local Black-owned restaurants will be part of the game-day experience at Little Caesars Arena during the 2022-23 Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons seasons. In addition to Bert’s Marketplace – which also was available at Comerica Park during the 2022 Detroit Tigers season – The Lobster Food Truck is scheduled to be in Little Caesars Arena until November 12.

The Lobster Food Truck quickly gained word-of-mouth traction after opening in 2018 and parking in different spots in the Metro Detroit area. Posting daily locations and times on the business Instagram page and website, local seafood lovers have been seen lined up at the truck’s respective locations for the last few years. Now, the Dearborn-based brick-and-mortar (as of 2021) brings its popular fare to the home of the Red Wings and Pistons.

“When we created the business, we defined success as being inside of a sports arena.  This is our dream coming to fruition,” said Nick Wilson, who is a co-founder of The Lobster Food Truck with his aunt, Kathryn.

Known as Chef Nick, the Detroit native has over 12 years of culinary experience from across the country and came home to live out his dream of having his own restaurant with his aunt. “We are excited to bring Maine lobster and fresh seafood to Little Caesars Arena patrons,” said Kathryn who also noted that their catering menu will soon be expanding for the holiday season.

Voted ‘Best Food Truck’ by Hour Magazine, The Lobster Food Truck is known for its lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese, seafood mac-n-cheese and salmon fried rice: all of which will be offered at Little Caesars Arena.

“We received tremendous feedback from Tigers fans after welcoming local Black-owned businesses to Comerica Park this past season, and we’re excited to continue the initiative at Little Caesars Arena,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Our goal at our venues is to amaze, inspire and unite — and connecting our fans with incredible local restaurants is a way to do just that.”

In partnership with Delaware North, which operates concessions at Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena, several other Black-owned businesses will be present throughout the season.

The Lobster Food Truck is located at 10405 Ford Road Dearborn, MI 48126, and you can follow them at @thelobsterfoodtruck and TheLobsterFoodTruck.

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The atmosphere at Little Caesars Arena during any Detroit Red Wings game is electric, thanks to the unparalleled enthusiasm of Hockeytown fans and dynamic in-arena interactive experiences. This season, there’s even more entertainment for fans to enjoy with the addition of the Detroit Red Wings Drumline.

Comprised of 12 local men and women with a passion for entertainment, music and performing, the drumline’s first official performance was during the Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk festivities for the Red Wings 2022-23 season opener.

“I was a senior in 2008 when the Wings won the Stanley Cup, and that was huge. We made a little homemade Stanley Cup, and we marched around the city with it. I’ve just always loved hockey,” said Jonathan Elkins, a member of the drumline. “And to be able to drum at these games, with this organization and with the legacy that it has – that means a lot to me.”

Fans may also recall seeing the drumline last year, as the crew did a few test performances last season.

“We are always looking for new ways to connect with our incredible fans to create unforgettable in-game experiences at Little Caesars Arena, and the Red Wings Drumline is another way to deliver on that promise,” said Pete Skorich, Vice President of Entertainment Services & Broadcasting for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.

In addition to the red carpet performance, the Drumline also performed throughout The Via pre-game, and during a 2nd period timeout. The Drumline is set to perform about half of this season’s games and is open for bookings at other metro Detroit events. Check out the Detroit Red Wings Drumline in action, here:

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Little Caesars Arena, an innovative and award-winning multi-use venue, is home to the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and hundreds of other sports, entertainment and community events every year.  The fan-centric facility located in the heart of The District Detroit offers unique heritage elements, one of the largest center-hung videoboards in the world, 3-D image mapping, a versatile sky deck, over 1,300 display screens and more.

Whether you’re a season ticket holder or it’s your first time visiting, there is so much to do and see that we’ve rounded up what’s new and what you need to know before visiting Little Caesars Arena.

Parking

Before the excitement of a live event begins, you need to get to the venue! Fortunately, with 8,500 parking spaces across more than five parking structures and multiple surface parking lots, finding safe and convenient parking is a breeze. Please note that all parking structures and lots are cashless.

• Olympia Parking provides guests the ability to pre-book their parking before reaching their destination, securing a space in their favorite parking facility. Visitors can pre-pay for parking passes based on the event they’re attending, at ParkDistrictDetroit.com or ParkWhiz.com.
• Guests who do not wish to pre-book parking can access Olympia Parking operated facilities with a credit card, based on availability.
• After an event, guests can hang out in The District Detroit as long as they’d like, as all parking facilities are open 24 hours.
• Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the going rate with presentation of an accessible license plate or hang tag. Check out an accessible parking map here.
  

Food and Beverage

Cheering on your favorite team or dancing the night away at a sold-out concert can work up an appetite! Whether you’re grabbing a bite or drink before, during or after an event, Little Caesars Arena boasts four delicious restaurants and an array of in-venue concession stands for quick service food and beverage on the go.

See below for details and great new menu offerings.

• Mike’s Pizza Bar features hand-crafted pizzas, brew on tap, wines, and an option to sit and eat, or take your food to-go. This season, Mike’s is expanding their menu, adding a Spicy Detroit pizza and Lolly Pop Drummies.
• PointsBet Sports Bar offers a full food and drink menu, including Caramel Crunch Wings and a Catfish Po’boy.
• The Mixing Board is a sit-down restaurant that features made-from-scratch items from shareables to salads, flatbreads, pizzas, and a full bar. New menu items include Prosciutto Pie with Figs and Char-Grilled Tri Tip with Warm Potato Salad.
• UWM District Market is a quick, one-stop-shop for a bite to eat, a cocktail, bottle of wine or coffee and features various cuisines to satisfy all tastes.

All of these venues are open at 4:00pm on event days. Pro tip: eating at one of LCA’s restaurants gives you direct access to the arena when it is time for the doors to open and events to begin, avoiding lengthy lines outside.

In addition to dine-in restaurants, concession stands throughout the arena offer a wide variety of dishes, including fan-favorite Little Caesars pizza. There will also be a rotation of local food vendors to display the array of diverse tastes you can find around the city of Detroit.

Mouth-watering new menu items this year include:

• Following a highly successful stint in Comerica Park, Bert’s BBQ stand will be in Little Caesars Arena this season on the 3rd floor.
• Creole Isle Cart with Jambalaya, Yellow Chicken Curry w/ Coconut Rice, Jerk Chicken w/ Red Beans and Rice and Coco Bread, all made from scratch by Little Caesars Arena’s Concessions Culinary Team.
• 1701 Deli’s Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich (a vegetarian option), and the 1701 Sandwich, which is a monthly rotating sandwich. Detroit House’s Loaded Halloumi Pita (a vegetarian option).
• Additional new and flavorful menu items can be found at Concession Stands 13 & 27, featuring Pierogi Nachos and Stand 18, which offers a new Churro Chicken Sandwich.

In addition, before or after your event, check out the variety of dining options in The District Detroit including a number of establishments on nearby pedestrian-friendly Columbia Street, and Basan, which is coming soon to The Eddystone, which is adjacent to Little Caesars Arena.

Team Stores

The Little Caesars Arena Team Store features quality, upscale lifestyle and fashion brands for fans to enjoy. New brands offered this season include Tommy Bahama, Travis Mathew, Lululemon, Vineyard Vines, WEAR by Erin Andrews and local brand Greyson Clothiers.

The Red Wings are also proud to celebrate the 25^th Anniversary of the ’97 and ’98 Stanley Cup Championship with an assortment of special merchandise including novelties from pucks to glasses and pins, hats and authentic memorabilia.

Little Caesars Arena is also rolling out arena-exclusive programs this season, including: a Detroit Red Wings custom decal and sticker program; exclusive headwear for both the Red Wings and the Pistons from brands New Era, Mitchell & Ness, Zephyr and 47 Brand; custom premium souvenir puck program and a Red Wings alumni jersey program from Fanatics.

Accessibility

Little Caesars Arena offers accessible parking, entry, seating and concession areas. More information on each of these can be found here.

The arena was also named the 2021 KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year, as all events hosted at the venue are sensory inclusive and promote an accommodating and positive experience for guests and fans with sensory needs. Guests can check in at Guest Service Offices at Portals 10, 20 and 67 for a sensory kit.

Box Office

The Xfinity Box Office at Little Caesars Arena is open at 11 a.m. on all event days, and Monday through Friday non-event days.  The Box Office closes after intermission at events, or at 5:30 p.m. on non-event days. More information, event listings and links to purchase tickets can be found here.

If you have any questions about digital ticketing, feel free to call (313) 471-7929 during business hours, or email TicketOperations@OlyEnt.com.

Bag Policy

As you plan for your night out, please take note that Little Caesars Arena has a no bag policy. For safety of guests, all bags, purses & clutches are strictly prohibited, and only wallets sized 4″ x 6″ x 1.5″ or smaller are allowed. Medical bags, diaper bags with supplies for infants, breast pumps, and other medical devices sized smaller than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ are allowed. For details on permitted and prohibited items, click here. Safety and security are a top priority – in fact, Little Caesars Arena is the only arena in the United States to receive the Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Certification/Designation.

Cashless Transactions

Please note that the entire venue is cashless! If you bring cash with you to an event, you will be directed to the nearest “cash to card” machine, which allows you to transfer your cash onto a card for cashless use for concessions, apparel, drinks and more.

Additional information can be found on the Little Caesars Arena page and on 313 Presents’ Frequently Asked Questions page, here.

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The Detroit Tigers today announced that Rob Metzler has joined the organization as Vice President and Assistant General Manager. Metzler comes to the Tigers after 15 seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, including the last seven as the Senior Director of Amateur Scouting where he led the club’s MLB Draft processes.

His efforts in Tampa Bay helped lead the organization to frequent rankings as one of the top farm systems in the game and significant positive results on the field at the Major League level.

“I hope all Tigers fans will join me in welcoming Rob and his family to our organization,” said Scott Harris, Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations. “I am thrilled to add an executive of Rob’s caliber to lead our Amateur and International Scouting departments. Rob’s track record of success with the Rays speaks for itself, and his innovative approach to talent acquisition will help us achieve one of our main goals: to acquire, develop and retain young talent in Detroit.”

In his most recent role with the Rays, Metzler was responsible for all day-to-day scouting activities within the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico in preparation for the MLB Draft. Among many accomplishments he was responsible for drafting 2022 All-Star Game starter Shane McClanahan, as well as current Major Leaguers Nathaniel Lowe, Joe Ryan and Taylor Walls. Those results helped Tampa Bay develop a great core of young talent, helping them reach the postseason in four consecutive seasons.

“This is a tremendous opportunity and I’m excited to work with Scott and the rest of our baseball operations staff,” said Metzler. “We’re going to hit the ground running to ensure our processes of amateur scouting at both the domestic and international levels are the best they can possibly be, and search for the most comprehensive information possible to help inform our decision making. I’d also like to thank the Tampa Bay Rays organization for an incredible 15 seasons, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we accomplished. The reason I’m here in Detroit is to bring that same energy, passion and innovative spirit, culminating with winning baseball on the field at Comerica Park for years to come.”

Two Rays players who were recently drafted by Metzler are currently ranked in MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospects: No. 20 Taj Bradley (2018, 5th round) and No. 81 Carson Williams (2021, 1st round). In recent years numerous other Tampa Bay draft picks were on the top 100 list, including Josh Lowe (No. 73 in 2021, drafted in 2016 1st round), Greg Jones (No. 84 in 2021, drafted in 2019 1st round), and Brendan McKay (No. 12 in 2020, drafted in 1st round in 2017).

Prior to joining the Rays, Metzler interned for the Boston Red Sox, Baseball Info Solutions and the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He also served as an assistant coach at Roger Williams University.

A native of West Hartford, Connecticut, Metzler earned a physics degree from Bowdoin College, where he also played baseball, and a master’s dual-degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Rob and his wife, Lindsey, have one daughter, Jordan.

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adidas and the National Hockey League (NHL®) unveiled the newest adidas Reverse Retro 2022 jerseys for all 32 NHL® teams. Reverse Retro 2022 is the sequel to the disruptive uniform franchise that fuses the storied logos, colors and designs of all eras of NHL sweaters with a lifestyle and fashion-inspired energy to introduce 32 never-before-seen on-ice looks

Slated to be worn throughout the 2022-23 NHL® season, Reverse Retro jerseys remix nostalgic elements of each club’s past in combinations that honor history and tradition while delivering a new experience for fans.

The Detroit Red Wings adidas Reverse Retro 2022 jersey will be available for purchase in the Little Caesars Arena Team Store beginning November 15.

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For the 19th consecutive year, the Detroit Tigers and the entire state of Michigan are celebrating “Willie Horton Day” on Tuesday, October 18, marking Horton’s 80th birthday and honoring the legend’s baseball career and lifelong commitment to community.

Horton, a hero in Detroit, is known for his strong values and generosity. His work with the Detroit Police Athletic League encouraged more kids from the city of Detroit to learn the game of baseball, with the organization doubling over the years.

The youngest of 21 children, Horton was born on October 18, 1942 in Arno, Virginia. At the age of nine, Horton’s family moved to Detroit. By 13, he was turning the heads of area baseball scouts and on August 6, 1961, he became a member of his hometown team when he signed his first professional contract with the Tigers after an outstanding career at Detroit’s Northwestern High School.

His 18-year big league career included 14 seasons with the Tigers and he was an important part of the 1968 World Championship team. A lifetime .273 hitter, Horton had 1,993 hits, 325 home runs and 1,163 RBI over 2,208 games.

On July 15, 2000, the Detroit Tigers retired Horton’s uniform number 23, and a statue in Horton’s likeness was unveiled in Comerica Park, where it stands today.

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The Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, in partnership with Comerica Bank, have continued the Game Changers program, celebrating individuals making a positive impact in the community by working to create an inclusive environment for all. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, four local Game Changers were honored in a pre-game ceremony and received a $1,000 grant to donate to a charity of their choice.

The four Hispanic Heritage Month Game Changers are:

• Christine Sauvé, Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Sauvé leads community engagement and communications strategies for the center, ensuring immigrants across Michigan experience equity, justice and a sense of belonging. Often engaging with community groups, local government and advocates about these issues, Sauvé is a member of the Michigan Advocacy Program’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, serves as Co-Chair for the Detroit City Council’s Immigration Task Force, and has been recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for her efforts to promote immigrant inclusion.
  
• Belda Garza, President of Mana de Metro Detroit. As a Detroit Public Schools and Wayne State University graduate, Mexico City-born Garza always looked for opportunities to give back to Detroit. While in Michigan, Garza has served in the Michigan House of Representatives, established a mentoring program for youth in Southwest Detroit and scholarship programs for women and most recently, served as president of MANA’s Detroit chapter. MANA is a national organization founded on the mission to empower Latinas and create a better quality of life for all Latinos through education, leadership development and advocacy.
  
• Eva Garza Dewaelsche, President and CEO of SER (Service, Employment, and Redevelopment) Metro-Detroit Jobs for Progress, Inc. A lifelong Detroiter who graduated from Western International High School and Wayne State University, Garza Dewaelsche has served as SER’s president for more than 20 years, while committing to the community in other ways. Dewaelsche is a former Detroit Police officer who has established a nationally accredited, post-secondary technical school in Detroit and Chicago, and later served as Principal of the SER Casa Academy, a charter school serving at-risk youth in Detroit.  
  
• Elias Gutiérrez, Founder, owner and publisher of the Latino Press. Gutiérrez serves the Hispanic community by ensuring their stories are told in Spanish. Latino Press, which is the most recognized Hispanic Media Company in Michigan, covering information in Spanish to inform residents on daily topics such as government, legal, immigration, health, finance, education, community, business development, social programs and more.

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• Ticketed and non-ticketed fans will have opportunity to interact with current Red Wings players and alumni, including brief autograph opportunities
• Gates open to Chevrolet Plaza at 3 pm, with players and alumni expected to walk the Red Carpet between 3:45 and 4:45 pm
• Ticketed fans encouraged to be in their seats by 6:30 pm to witness introductions of Opening Night roster and immersive on-ice display
• Limited tickets for Opening Night remain available at DetroitRedWings.com/tickets

For the first time since 2019, the fan-favorite “Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk” will be hosted in Chevrolet Plaza outside Little Caesars Arena prior to Detroit Red Wings Opening Night, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer, on Friday, Oct. 14 against the Montreal Canadiens. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. The Red Wings today announced special events surrounding the home opener, in addition to new features at Little Caesars Arena for the 2022-23 season.

Red Wings fans have shown their excitement and anticipation for the upcoming campaign, with very few tickets remaining for Opening Night at DetroitRedWings.com/tickets. Detroit’s home schedule also features two home dates vs. the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, the annual Thanksgiving Eve and New Year’s Eve games, additional Original Six matchups against the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers and much more.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Red Wings fans back to Little Caesars Arena for what will be a memorable Opening Night,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “The Red Carpet Walk is a tremendous way to celebrate the start of the season, and we know our fans will create a great home-ice advantage for our new-look roster and coaching staff. We encourage everyone to arrive early to enjoy the atmosphere and the great activities we have planned, both inside and outside the arena.”  

HOCKEYTOWN RED CARPET WALK, PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA AND MEIJER

The Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk, free and open to both ticketed and non-ticketed fans, will feature exciting opportunities to interact and engage with current and former Red Wings players. Gates will open to Chevrolet Plaza at 3 p.m., with players and alumni expected to walk the Red Carpet between 3:45 and 4:45 p.m.

The Red Carpet path will begin at the Little Caesars Arena Garage (165 Sproat St.), and pass through the plaza, where fans can greet attendees before they enter the arena. Many players will briefly sign autographs while walking the Red Carpet. Players and alumni will be escorted by youth participants of the Red Wings’ Learn, Play, Scoreprogram, of which more than 30,000 youth across the city of Detroit experience the game of hockey each year.

Additional activities for fans include a 360 degree “FanCam,” photo opportunities, face painting, balloon artists, airbrush tattoos, the Hockeytown Experience presented by Coca-Cola and much more. Live music will be performed by “Power Play Detroit,” and the Red Wings Drumline will make its season debut in Chevrolet Plaza. Coca-Cola will be serving free samples of its Dreamworld and Zero Sugar products.  

Food and beverage specials will be available outside the venue, and all four Little Caesars Arena restaurants will be open to the public. Hockeytown Café will open at 4 p.m., and feature a DJ, outdoor games and fire pits. All floors will be open.

Red Wings TV personalities Daniella Bruce and Art Regner, radio play-by-play voice Ken Kal and select Red Wings Alumni will also preview the upcoming season with an interactive discussion in the plaza.

ARRIVE EARLY!

A special Opening Show will begin in the arena bowl at approximately 6:30 p.m., so ticketed fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:20 p.m. All 23 Red Wings players comprising the Opening Night roster will be introduced to the crowd, in addition to new Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde, his assistant coaches and the hockey operations support staff. An immersive lighting display will take place on the ice leading up to puck drop.

WHAT’S NEW AT LITTLE CAESARS ARENA?

The Red Wings enter their sixth season at Little Caesars Arena with exciting new offerings available to fans:

20 Weekday Start Times Moved to 7:00 p.m.

On Oct. 3, the Red Wings announced updated start times for 20 weekday home games that will now feature fan-friendly 7:00 p.m. puck drops. The Red Wings worked in conjunction with the National Hockey League and visiting teams to make the schedule adjustments, which can be seen in their entirety on the DetroitRedWings.com schedule page.

New Merchandise and Menu Items

In partnership with Delaware North, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is proud to introduce several new Red Wings merchandise lines at the Team Store, including Greyson Clothiers, Levelwear, lululemon, Peter Millar, Tommy Bahama, TravisMathew, Verve Athleisure by Levelwear, vineyard vines and Wear by Erin Andrews. Items from Greyson Clothiers, Levelwear, Tommy Bahama, vineyard vines, Wear by Erin Andrews and Verve Athleisure by Levelwear will be introduced on Opening Night, while brands and additional arena exclusive merchandise will be unveiled throughout the upcoming season.

Mike’s Pizza Bar, The Mixing Board and PointsBet Sports Bar will launch all-new menus, while the UWM District Market has added a Wine Bar, with bottles available for purchase.

25th Anniversary Celebration Set for November 3 and November 5

Two of the most iconic teams in Red Wings history – the 1997 group that won the club’s first Stanley Cup in 42 years and the 1998 team that went back-to-back – will be welcomed back to Detroit for the 25th Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 3 against the Washington Capitals and Nov. 5 vs. the New York Islanders.

The 1997 team will be honored on Thursday, Nov. 3, while the 1998 Red Wings will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 5. For additional information and ticket information, fans can visit DetroitRedWings.com/Anniversary.

Dozens of former players, coaches and front office executives from the 1997 and 1998 championship teams are scheduled to be in attendance at Little Caesars Arena for the pregame ceremonies. The Stanley Cup will be available for photo opportunities on the Via concourse, and a replica ticket from the era will be provided to all fans. Exclusive celebration and replica Stanley Cup championship merchandise will also be sold in the Team Store.

Four Bobblehead Nights Scheduled

Four Bobblehead Nights will return to Little Caesars Arena, featuring reigning Calder Memorial Trophy winner Moritz Seider (Dec. 3 vs. Vegas Golden Knights), NHL Hall-of-Famer Nicklas Lidstrom (Jan. 21 vs. Philadelphia Flyers), 2021-22 NHL All-Rookie selection Lucas Raymond (Feb. 25 vs. Tampa Bay) and former Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg (March 18 vs. Colorado Avalanche).

Columbia Street Fall Fest, Presented by Michigan First Credit Union

For the next five weeks, the season of pumpkin-spice-everything comes alive in The District Detroit during “Columbia Street Fall Fest,” a free community event presented by Michigan First Credit Union that is an ideal spot to visit before or after a Red Wings game. Columbia Street restaurants, including the brand-new JoJo’s ShakeBAR, Union Assembly and Frita Batidos, will each offer seasonal menu specials.

On select dates throughout October and November, the festival will feature live music, hot chocolate and cider carts, a farm stand and interactive activities including a pumpkin painting station, inflatable axe throwing and bobbing for apples. Columbia Street is located in the heart of The District Detroit next to the historic Fox Theatre.

2022-23 Winged Wheel Nation Memberships Available

Winged Wheel Nation is the Detroit Red Wings Season Ticket Membership Program. Designed with your unique needs and interests in mind, Winged Wheel Nation membership offers unprecedented inside access, unforgettable experiences and exclusive benefits for the Red Wings’ most loyal fans on a year-round basis.

All members receive invitations to VIP events, flexible payment plans, a ticket exchange program and much more. You can choose from multiple membership types tailored to your schedule and fandom. Learn more about becoming a member by visiting DetroitRedWings.com/WingedWheelNation.

Fans interested in group ticket packages can visit the Group Tickets page on DetroitRedWings.com.

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