The Detroit Tigewrs don't approach their state-wide caravan with the aplomb that they used to, but the Tigers connect with their fans during the off-season in a way that the Red Wings could learn from:
January 12, Windsor Star: As a capacity crowd found its way into Comerica Park for Saturday's sold-out Tigerfest, a lone figure stood on the corner outside the stadium, barking out a familiar cadence.
"Who needs tickets?" the man asked of no one in particular.
The Detroit Red Wings are atop the National Hockey League standings. The Detroit Pistons are the No. 1 team in the National Basketball Association.
So which team is it that has the Motor City all abuzz?
Well, Detroit Tigers tickets are so much in demand that the scalpers work the club's fan festival, so you figure it out.
Access to players = ticket sales. Too bad the Wings' front office can't figure it out.