After Scotty Bowman took over as Coach in 1993/1994, he became the guiding force that developed the Detroit Red Wings into the big "Red Machine" in the second half of the 90's and beyond.

The Red Wings had finally become the Team that the 19, and all Red Wing's Fans everywhere had waited for, all of our Hockey lives. A juggernaut. In the beginning it was Yzerman, Fedorov, the Russian Five, the Grind Line, Shanny, Martin LaPointe, Joey Kocur, Dougie Brown, Murph, Lidstrom. With later additions like Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille. Just to name a few.

But, so many of the very best games the Wings played were against the Avalanche. A Team as fate would have it, that had Patrick Roy as their goaltender. A player that always had the fire in his gut to beat Detroit.

The Wings vs the Avalanche became a true rivalry, and, one of the best in all of sports history. It was a battle every single game.

All the elements came together in the best and worst way possible. Both Teams were elite, talented, and tough.

Watching this Alumni Game is a reminder of the rich history of the Team we cheer for, and why we are Wing's Fans. Of why we are Hockey Fans.

Here's to Us vs Them.

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

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