Detroit Red Wings get second half started right

The Detroit Red Wings have travelled to Calgary to play the Flames countless times throughout the years, but this particular game will be remembered in the hearts of both teams’ fans for a long time.  They may not necessarily recall the score, but those in attendance will remember this particular Tuesday night as a special one. The hockey was tough and even, and for Wings fans, got the post-All-Star break season started off on the right foot.  The game, however, will be remembered for the memory of a good friend rather than the solid play. The Flames picked this night to honor Brad McCrimmon, a former player and assistant coach for both teams.  McCrimmon played three years with both Calgary and Detroit, and had just realized his dream of becoming a head coach when his team’s plane crashed in September.  The crash killed McCrimmon, along with many of the team’s players and coaches.  The crash hit the Red Wings’ organization particularly hard, as Detroit defenseman Ruslan Salei also l...