Home Opener - Babcock's return

This past summer, arguably the best coach in the National Hockey League(NHL) left my hometown Detroit Red Wings to coach their rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Many fans were okay with this and felt it was time to move on. Fast forward to the release of the NHL schedule and the Red Wings home opener is scheduled against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Now this game is a hit commodity. Not only is it the home opener, but its against Toronto, AND its against their old coach. Being a college student, a $100 ticket is not something I can afford. Luckily for me, the Red Wings offer single seat tickets for cheap for students. And just like that, we were able to go. Not only that, but the student rush tickets are typically pretty good seats.

Games against the Leafs are always intense. This was no different, but multiplied times ten. The crowd was going crazy alternating between "Let's go Red Wings" to "Go Leafs Go". The intensity felt like a playoff game.

If you have never gone to a game at the Joe, I highly recommend it. Detroit is known for being labeled as "Hockeytown" and they do not disappoint in big games. The crowd really gets into it and helps pump up the team.

The downtown Detroit area is a great place to take in a game whether it be at The Joe or one of the many bar spots.

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The who, what, where and why

A little about me, I am a 24 year old full time student, full time employee that loves attending events in the Detroit area. My favorites include going to concerts and sporting events.

Now believe it or not, no one believed me when I would tell them that I had never been to a concert in my life. Not a single one. That is until this past April in 2015. My new girlfriend and her friends went quite often and were going to see The Used at The Fillmore in downtown Detroit so I said, sure, why not. I was forever hooked and loved every minute of it. Seeing a band in person creates a type of appreciation for the music and there is nothing like it.

Not only do I now love concert, but nearly all Detroit sports. My favorite being hockey and watching the Detroit Red Wings. I love going down to the Joe any chance I get and watching the fast paced action in person.

I intend on using this blog to share my experiences throughout last summer as well as this fall and winter. Not only concerts and sporting events, but also any other events or restaurants I venture off to during the year. Hope you enjoy!