Photo gallery: Detroit Red Wings celebrate final game at Joe Louis

Photo gallery: Detroit Red Wings celebrate final game at Joe Louis Arena

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Photo gallery: Detroit Red Wings celebrate final game at Joe Louis Arena

The life and times of Joe Louis Arena

Red Wings, under a flurry of octopuses, bid farewell to Joe Louis Arena with 4-1 win over Devils

Red Wings, Detroit say farewell to storied Joe Louis Arena

Red Wings sell 'melted ice' to commemorate final season at Joe Louis Arena

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Yzerman rules: Wings GM applies lessons from long Cup drought

25 years ago, a Joe Louis bloodbath helped propel the Detroit Red Wings into a glorious era, Detroit Sports, Detroit

Photo gallery: Detroit Red Wings celebrate final game at Joe Louis Arena

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Photo gallery: Detroit Red Wings celebrate final game at Joe Louis Arena

Photo gallery: Detroit Red Wings celebrate final game at Joe Louis Arena

Joe Louis Arena demolition in Detroit expected to start in 4-6 weeks