A delayed look at the Wings schedule
Most people quickly look for the big games on the Wings 2008-2009 schedule. I’m not one of them. My first and only thought? How many Wings games conflict with Michigan football games? Last season, the Wings had a home game on the same day albeit later as the Wolverines-Buckeyes game. Other games have been on the same day, but one of the two teams would be on the road so it’s not a big deal. So when this year’s schedule was released, I quickly scanned it for any potential conflicts. The results? No Saturdays where both teams are at home (yay!).
Aug 30 / Michigan vs. Utah - No Wings Game
Sep 6 / Michigan vs. Miami (OH) - No Wings Game
Sep 13 / Michigan @ Notre Dame - No Wings Game
Sep 27 / Michigan vs. Wisconsin - No Wings Game
Oct 4 / Michigan vs. Illinois - Wings @ Toronto
Oct 11 / Michigan vs. Toledo - Wings @ Senators
Oct 18 / Michigan @ Penn State (4:30pm) - Wings vs. Rangers (7pm) [I will miss this UM road game]
Oct 25 / Michigan vs. Michigan State - Wings @ Blackhawks
Nov 1 / Michigan @ Purdue - No Wings Game
Nov 8 / Michigan @ Minnesota - Wings vs. Devils
Nov 15 / Michigan vs. Northwestern - No Wings Game
Nov 22 / Michigan @ Ohio State - Wings @ Flames
So now that the worry has been alleviated, it’s time to ask BTJ readers which game are you looking forward to the most (outside of seeing the banner raised & the Winter Classic)?
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July 24th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Clearly, the best game of the season for the Red Wings will be Monday October 13 when the Wings visit Carolina.
Word on the street is that the Hurricanes will be debuting their new alternate (black) sweaters that night.
August 1st, 2008 at 8:38 am
Why thank you David for your input. I’m not sure how many Wings fans will agree with you on that one, but I’m sure Carolina fans would love nothing more than to get a big win over the Wings that early in the season…