DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills posted an article which discusses the Red Wings’ enthusiasm about the Detroit Tigers‘ playoff run:
[Red Wings coach Derek] Lalonde said having both the Tigers and Red Wings under Ilitch ownership is special because the teams share “internal growth, beliefs and approach on some things.”
“What a resource to be owned by the same group under the same umbrella and able to lean on those guys,” Lalonde said.
Andrew Copp, an Ann Arbor, Mich., native, said he’s been a die-hard Tigers fan the last couple of weeks.
“Back when I played baseball, I probably played attention a little bit more,” Copp admitted. “I did go to the first playoff game at Comerica Park against the Yankees though, that was cool. I think everyone, not just the local guys, is pulling pretty hard for [the Tigers] in the locker room.”
Ben Chiarot said it’s cool seeing Detroit sports fans show so much love and support toward their teams.
“I think you saw that last year with the Lions and our run toward a playoff spot,” Chiarot said. “It’s a great sports city, especially when a team is having some success. It’s a fun place to be as an athlete.”
