CONGRADULATONS Detroit Redwings for a well played Stanley Cup victory. All six games were well played by both teams. The penguins won in Detroit and the Redwings won in Pittsburgh. I think a lot of Penguins fans were trying to blow the last puck of the game over the line to make the score tied at 3-3.
I am very proud of my hometown fans for staying after the game and, applauding and cheering as the Redwings took turns holding the trophy. I don't think other cities would have done the same. Pittsburgh got on the map big time because of the fans sharing in the win for Detroit.
Good luck to all NHL teams next year, when we ride the wave once more.
We actually received an email from a Detroit Redwing fan. I could not agree more with his statement.
Dear Pittsburgh WPXI NBC 11,
My name is Tony. I am a resident of Detroit and am a Red Wings fan. I would like Station 11 to pass along a message to all the Pittsburgh Penguin fans in the stadium on Wednesday night. Congratulations on a well played hockey season. Thank-You for the respect you showed our Red Wings, applauding, standing, cheering and sticking around for the trophy ceremony. All of you have a lot of class. I don't know which moved me more, winning the cup or watching all of you in the background on T.V. I'm leaning towards "all of you in the background". It's times like this that makes me proud to be an American. We can belong to different States, different cities, root for different teams but still at the end, come together as Americans, hockey fans, good sportsmen and sportswomen. I for one hope that one day I (and hopefully all of Detroit) can return the respect to Pittsburgh that Pittsburgh has shown Detroit. See you next season, Good Luck and again, Thank-You!
Sincerely,
Tony
If only all nations could have such an attitude. It a shame they only come together for the Olympics every four years. This years summer Olympics should be interesting to watch. I hope all athletes arrive back home safely. This will be a very political event.
