Championship banner goes up Thursday Fans should arrive early for special on-ice ceremony Lisa Hickok Detroit Red Wings Banner replica, courtesy of Bank of America, will be given away to fans on Opening Night. DETROIT -- The Red Wings will kick-off the 2008-09 regular-season Thursday, October 9 at Joe Louis Arena with a special pre-game banner raising ceremony to honor the 2007-08 Stanley Cup champion Red Wings. Fans are asked to arrive early for the special on-ice ceremony before the puck drops against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. EDT. (For fans attending the game, please note the new 7 p.m. start time.) Members and management of the 2008-09 Red Wings will be formally introduced during the on-ice presentation prior to the raising of the championship banner. Returning to Hockeytown for...
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