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Joe Louis Arena is named after boxer and former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, who grew up in Detroit.

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What was the Detroit red wings first arena?

I'm a Michigan native(: The Red Wings home arena is called Joe Louis arena named after the boxer. It's a really nice building! Hope you can visit sometime! Hope this helps(: GO DETROIT!


What is the Detroit red wings stadium?

The Joe Louis Arena in downtown Detroit.


What colar does the Detroit red wings wear when playing in the joe louis arena?

In Joe Louis Arena, the Red wings wear their Red jerseys.


Where do the Detroit Red Wings play?

Joe Louis Arena


Who were the red wings originally named?

Detroit cougars,and Detroit falcons


The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit is home to what professional sports team?

The Detroit Red Wings of the NHL currently play at Joe Louis Arena.


When did Joe Louis arena open?

Joe Louis Arena opened on December 12, 1979. Located in Detroit, Michigan, it served as the home for the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and hosted various events until its closure in 2017. The arena was named after the famous boxer Joe Louis, a Detroit native.


What maximum seating capacity at the Joe Louis Arena?

The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, has a maximum seating capacity of 21,666 for concerts. It varies from there depending on the event. The arena is the home of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons.


What National Hockey League team plays at Joe Louis Arena?

The Joe Louis Arena is located in Detroit, and is the home stadium of the Detroit Red Wings. The arena was opened in 1979 and has a capacity of a little over 20,000.


When was the first Detroit Red Wings game played at Joe Louis Arena?

Joe Louis Arena, built between 1977 and 1979, held its first event on December 12, 1979: a college basketball game featuring the University of Michigan and University of Detroit. Fifteen days later, the Detroit Red Wings hosted the St. Louis Blues, losing to the Blues 3-2. The Red Wings have won two of their past four Stanley Cups on home ice at the Joe in 1997 and 2002. The arena has also hosted the Detroit Rockers (soccer), Detroit Pistons (NBA - temporary), Detroit Compuware Ambassadors/Junior Red Wings (OHL), Detroit Drive (AFL), Detroit Turbos (lacrosse), and Detroit Shock (WNBA - temporary).


What was the name of the Detroit Red Wings when they first joined the NHL in the 1920s?

The Detroit Red Wings were originally named the Detroit Cougars in honor of the Victoria Cougars, formerly of the defunct PCHL, whose players were acquired by the new Detroit franchise.


When was Detroit Red Wings created?

Detroit Red Wings was created in 1926.