The entire red Wings squad.
Vadim ZelekovWhat a great alumni game in Fraser Saturday night! The Boston Bruins alumni took on the Red Wings alumni for charity as Big Boy arena. Legends like Mickey Redmond, Rick Middleton, Red Berenson, Kenny "the rat" Linseman, Darren McCarty, Larry Murphy, Dino Ciccarelli, Joe Mullen, John Wensick, and lots more, were on hand to put on a great show for the fans.
For more info on the charities involved, punch up the link here.
The final score was the Bruins 8, the Wings 7. The game started off a little slow with each team feeling charitable, but as crunch time came near the end of the game, young horses like Darren Helm, Jakub Kindl, Danny DeKeyser and others started forcing the play. It was all a little too late, as Boston took home the trophy.
For me personally, it was great to see some of these legends, on and off the ice. Some of these guys brought back childhood memories of watching them play when I was a youth hockey player. A special thanks to Joe Neville for asking me to take part. I LOVED working with my friends Ben Holden and Sean Baligian. I've known those guys for years, but never had the chance to work with those two pros. The after party at Ciccarelli's was outstanding. Also, thanks to the crew of The Prep for all their hard work!
Check out some pictures of the game below...
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Vadim ZelekovThe Stanley Cup was in the building!
MeltdownBig Derian Hatcher and the Wings before puck drop.
Dante DivittoThe Red Wings locker room before the game.
Dante DivittoAnother picture of the Wings' locker room.
Dante DivittoThe Boston Bruins locker room.
Vadim ZelekovVladdy was in the building!
MeltdownThe best broadcast team in the league, or at least in the building Saturday night - Sean Baligian, Ben Holden, and myself. Great working with these two guys I've known for years!
Vadim ZelekovYuri Fischer was ready to go!
Vadim ZelekovGreat on-ice picture of two hockey legends. Rick Middleton and Red Berenson.
Vadim ZelekovThe entire red Wings squad.
MeltdownGood to see my old friend, trainer John Wharton.
Nolan NevilleI was lucky enough to interview some of the players between plays. This is me with Rick Middleton. Legend!
Bryan Smolinski's daughter grabbed this picture of us off the TV broadcast.
Nolan NevilleAlways great to talk with Darren McCarty. I turned the tables and just talked about my hockey "career"....that didn't go well with DMac...LOL
MeltdownI mean, is there a better guy in hockey than Mickey??
MeltdownSelfies with DMac and Drew Miller.
Meltdown...more selfies with Johnny O. and Dino Ciccarelli. More legends!
Vadim ZelekovEddie Mio in net with a little help after a few softies went in.
MeltdownThe teams were playing for this cup, which the Bruins will take home after a 8-7 victory.
So cool to see the Stanley Cup in the building.
MeltdownMy friend Marc Cormier got the call up after Jimmy Howard couldn't play. His grandfather actually won a cup many decades ago.
SmokieMyself with Bryan "Smoke" Smolinski at the after party.
MeltdownVladdy even came to the party.
MeltdownDrew Miller and Jason Hartless from Ted Nugent's band at the after party.
Meltdown...more with Drew and Jason Hartless Jr. and Sr.
Dmitri MachovecWhat a great event! Can't wait to do it again!
