The auto industry continues its tailspin and the rest of the economy continues to spew what seems nothing but bad news. Even so, last night the Detroit Red Wings gave hockey fans a few precious hours of relief. The Joe Louis Arena crowd provided the home skaters a huge emotional lift in their winner-take-all contest ast night against the Anaheim Ducks, the first time the Wings found themselves in a such a Game 7 situation since the 2002 playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche.
Some may scoff at the notion that hockey in particular, and sports in general, can help people endure in such difficult times, but last night was a perfect example that it can. I was able to watch the game at a local restaurant with my wife and daughter, and the atmosphere was electric. Liked the fact that Dan Cleary, one of the hardest-working players on the team, knocked in the winning tally late in the third period. I'm looking forward to the upcoming Original Six conference final matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Speaking of six, I'll take Detroit in a half-dozen games. LET'S GO, RED WINGS!
