Detroit Red Wings

BC FLIGHT NAMES RED WINGS CAPTAIN, DYLAN LARKIN, AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR FEATURED IN 10-HOUR JET CARD ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

WATERFORD, Mich., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BC Flight, a premier private jet service based in southeastern Michigan, announces Dylan Larkin, Captain of the Detroit Red Wings as its 2024 Brand Ambassador.

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  • WATERFORD, Mich., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BC Flight, a premier private jet service based in southeastern Michigan, announces Dylan Larkin, Captain of the Detroit Red Wings as its 2024 Brand Ambassador.
  • The partnership began with Larkin starring in a commercial for the company's first advertising campaign, which debuted in November 2023.
  • It centers on Larkin's life as an NHL team captain, his experience as a BC Flight Jet Card customer, and the overall mission of the company, which is "the enlightened way to fly private".
  • "I'm excited to partner with BC Flight as both an ambassador and a client," says Dylan Larkin.

Rehmann Launches “Power Play” Art Contest in Partnership with Detroit Red Wings

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

TROY, Mich., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rehmann , a fully integrated professional advisory firm, is pleased to announce its themed art contest, Power Play , in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings.

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  • TROY, Mich., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rehmann , a fully integrated professional advisory firm, is pleased to announce its themed art contest, Power Play , in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings.
  • The contest invites participants to submit hockey-inspired artwork focused on dominating on the ice and capitalizing on team strengths.
  • The contest—the third consecutive art initiative co-managed by Rehmann and the Red Wings—opens for submissions today, November 1, 2023, and closes on February 1, 2024.
  • The judging panel will be comprised of Rehmann and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment (IS+E) executives as well as an outside guest panelist.

StubHub's 2023 NHL Preview: Sales up across the league and internationally; Expansion teams are trending up and lead demand

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter the 2023-24 NHL season, StubHub releases ticket trends to reveal the top in-demand and trending teams, most popular games, and more. Overall sales for the league are trending nearly double last season's start, with expansion teams experiencing a rapid boost in demand - the Vegas Golden Knights claim the title as the most in-demand team and the Seattle Kraken are the top trending team of the season, reaping the biggest jump in sales from last season. 

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  • International demand for the NHL is on the rise: sales for the 2023 NHL season are being driven by buyers from 44 countries, up from 28 countries this time last year.
  • Sales for the four NHL Global Series games are outselling last year's series by 2.5x, and buyers are traveling from 22 countries.
  • The Golden Knights are the #1 team for the fourth time with sales up nearly 3x compared to last season.
  • "Rest assured, the Original Six teams still dominate league sales, with the Maple Leafs, Bruins and Rangers not far behind the Golden Knights in overall demand."

NHL Head Coach Derek Lalonde helps 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala Raise Over $800,000 for Charity

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Monday, September 18, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala—presented by Zeigler Auto Group, Huntington Bank, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Greenleaf Trust—raised over $800,000 for the American Cancer Society and other benefiting charities.

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  • The 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala raised over $800,000 for charity with the help of its special guest speaker Derek Lalonde, head coach for the Detroit Red Wings.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala—presented by Zeigler Auto Group, Huntington Bank, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Greenleaf Trust—raised over $800,000 for the American Cancer Society and other benefiting charities.
  • The event was hosted by Zeigler Auto Group president Aaron J. Zeigler, and featured special guest speaker Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde.
  • "Anytime I can help out I can, I'm really looking forward to being the guest speaker tonight."

Carhartt Named Official Apparel Partner of the Grounds Crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

DEARBORN, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's premium workwear brand Carhartt, in partnership with the Detroit Golf Club, today announced an agreement establishing Carhartt's position as the Official Apparel Partner of the Grounds Crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Hosted June 29 – July 2 at the Detroit Golf Club, the agreement acknowledges the home-state pride of the two organizations and ensures that the more than 90 grounds crew members supporting the event have the gear needed to create optimal conditions for the world's best golfers.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's premium workwear brand Carhartt, in partnership with the Detroit Golf Club, today announced an agreement establishing Carhartt's position as the Official Apparel Partner of the Grounds Crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
  • "Our sponsorship of the grounds crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic represents a continuation of our more than 130-year commitment to champion those who work with their hands and help build stronger communities through hard work."
  • To further extend its appreciation for the Rocket Mortgage Classic grounds crew, Carhartt will host a welcome dinner for grounds crew volunteers on Sunday, June 25 at Detroit Golf Club.
  • Committed to providing reliable workwear to the crews that make Detroit sporting events possible, the Rocket Mortgage Classic sponsorship builds on Carhartt Company Gear's position as official outfitter of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings grounds crew.

Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) Announces Triumphant Return to MMA Action with Fight Event on Detroit Grand Prix Weekend

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

DETROIT, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fighters, start your engines! Xtreme Fighting Championships ("XFC"), a premier international mixed martial arts organization (XFCI: OTC US), returns to action with XFC Grand Prix™, a premier MMA professional fight night event scheduled for June 2, 2023, at the Wayne State Fieldhouse in downtown Detroit. The event will be broadcast nationally and streamed globally. Tickets to XFC Grand Prix go on sale the week of May 1 at XFCFight.com or at the box office.

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  • Xtreme Fighting Championships ("XFC"), a premier international mixed martial arts organization (XFCI: OTC US), returns to action with XFC Grand Prix™, a premier MMA professional fight night event scheduled for June 2, 2023, at the Wayne State Fieldhouse in downtown Detroit.
  • XFC Grand Prix coincides with the return of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear to the downtown streets of Detroit, making the first weekend of June the unofficial kick off to summer sports in the Motor City.
  • The Friday evening XFC Grand Prix will be preceded by practice and qualifying sessions featuring all of the racing series competing on day one of the Detroit Grand Prix weekend.
  • "We have a number of firsts happening with our reimagining of the Downtown Detroit Grand Prix experience," said Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation and Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.

Detroit Tigers and Comerica Bank Unveil New Fan Experience in 2023

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

DETROIT, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Tigers and Comerica Bank this season are unveiling the Comerica Landing, an area of Comerica Park set to enhance the overall fan experience.

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  • DETROIT, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Tigers and Comerica Bank this season are unveiling the Comerica Landing, an area of Comerica Park set to enhance the overall fan experience.
  • Fan of the Game: Comerica presents four upgraded seats to the "Fan of the Game" at each of the Detroit Tigers home games.
  • The Detroit Tigers and Comerica's relationships expands beyond the fan experience, focusing also on the impact and legacy of the community.
  • In 2023, the Tigers are set to host the 21st annual Negro Leagues Weekend, presented by Comerica Bank, from July 21-23.

J.P. Wiser's Heads to Hockeytown as the Official Canadian Whisky of the Detroit Red Wings

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine is proud to announce its flag ship brand J.P. Wiser's the Official Canadian Whisky of the Detroit Red Wings.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine is proud to announce its flag ship brand J.P. Wiser's the Official Canadian Whisky of the Detroit Red Wings.
  • The multi-year partnership will include several branding placements and activations at Little Caesars Arena, inclusions in Red Wings game broadcasts, and promotions on both J.P. Wiser's and the Red Wings' social media channels.
  • Rather than partner with a Canadian team, J.P. Wiser's intentionally selected the Red Wings, given their historical connection.
  • Founded in 1926, the Red Wings originally played home games in J.P. Wiser's hometown of Windsor, at the Border Cities arena.

Toshiba Named Technology Provider of Choice for Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Toshiba America Business Solutions is helping the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings thrive operationally through a multi-year partnership in which Toshiba has become the technology provider of choice for both clubs.

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  • Toshiba America Business Solutions is helping the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings thrive operationally through a multi-year partnership in which Toshiba has become the technology provider of choice for both clubs.
  • The partnership will also assist the Tigers and Red Wings to operate more efficiently, affordably and sustainably by reducing printing volume.
  • "We are thrilled to be the technology provider for two of the iconic teams in professional sports while helping Tigers and Red Wings colleagues complete their day-to-day tasks 24/7/365," states Toshiba Business Solutions President Steven Sauer.
  • This includes scouting reports, lineup cards, notes and team statistics for the Tigers and Red Wings and their opponents.

LAMBERT NAMES DOUG KUIPER AS CHIEF OF STAFF

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

DETROIT, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lambert , a public relations, investor relations and integrated marketing agency, welcomes Doug Kuiper as chief of staff.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lambert , a public relations, investor relations and integrated marketing agency, welcomes Doug Kuiper as chief of staff.
  • Lambert has hired Doug Kuiper to serve as chief of staff for the firm's Chairman Jeff Lambert.
  • "Known as a successful change agent, Doug excels in building high-performance teams and enhancing company culture from the inside out," stated Lambert.
  • Lambert's Founder and Chair Jeff Lambert is the global board chair of PROI Worldwide , the world's largest and most diverse partnership of PR firms.