Steve Yzerman announced his retirement today ending an amazing 22 year run in Detroit. I first watched Steve in 1983 when Detroit was known as the “Dead Wings” for poor play and low attendance.
Growing up less than an hour away from HockeyTown, Detroit games were available on Channel 50 and CBC’s HockeyNight in Canada.
Amazing to see him play in person in Detroit and Chicago. For those of you who may not follow hockey – Steve is the longest serving team Captain in NHL history. Longer than Gordie, Gretsky and Mario.