100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Kevin Allen, Bob Duff, Darren McCarty (Foreword)

More than just an overview of highlights of a young Steve Yzerman or a remembrance of the team's epic battles with the Colorado Avalanche in the 1990s, this complete guide to the Detroit Red Wings is a collection of every essential piece of Red Wings knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist. From knowing why throwing an octopus onto the ice is a good thing, naming every player who has seen his number retired, or knowing the best place to grab a bite in Detroit before the game, 100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Detroit Red Wings.

Genres: Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jeff Koslowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bob Duff is one of the best hockey authors, especially regarding the Red Wings, you will find. I thought this would be one of those books you get for a holiday that turns out to be fluff. This Book, however, is a really strong assortment of subjects in Wings history that have enough research to back them up while being quick and bite-sized for the reader on the go.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it contains quite a bit of information, there is a lot of repetition within the book itself. It seemed like, at times, the Kevin Allen was trying to hit a certain number of words. Repeated stats over and over and over and over, I think I read the same stat about the 1926 season 4-5 times at different points in the book. It really made the book start to drag on. I love the Wings, but by the end I was feeling very much "is this over yet?!"

There are grey excerpts through out the book that contain extended stats or factoids that were neat, but in some cases it seems like Allen had a factoid that he couldn't fit else where, and so he just slapped it into the middle of a random chapter and called it a day. A perfect example of this is a little blurb about Justin Abdelkader in the middle of the chapter about Guyle Fielder. What is that even doing there?

Even though packed with fascinating information, the book leaves much to be desired in terms of style and presentation.

[Nel · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a fan of the Red Wings, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Full of short stories, it is a great coffee table book for the man cave, or a book to throw in your purse for when you have a free second. You may think you know everything, but there’s always a something that gives you new information. Did you know that octopus costs four dollars a pound in the 1990s?

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful stories of where the Red Wings started from and the men behind the uniform. The stories are inviting, entertaining and share information that many fans will not be aware of. A must read for Red Wing fans.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for any Red Wings fan....lots of team history too

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect gift for all Red Wing fans out there. Well written and interesting- it was hard to put down. Let's Go Red Wings.