Overview
Relive the glory days of Hockeytown with untold stories from the Detroit Red Wings!
For Detroit Red Wings fans, the roar of the crowd at Joe Louis Arena is more than just a sound; it's a symphony of unforgettable moments. Now, step behind the scenes with longtime play-by-play announcer Ken Daniels as he shares exclusive stories from the ice, locker room, and press box. From heated rivalries to Stanley Cup triumphs, Daniels and a cast of iconic figures like Yzerman, Lidstrom, and Bowman, paint a vivid picture of what it means to be a Red Wing.
If These Walls Could Talk is your all-access pass to:
- Untold anecdotes from legendary players and coaches
- Behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Wings' most memorable seasons
- A celebration of Hockeytown's rich history and passionate fanbase
Perfect for die-hard fans and hockey enthusiasts alike, this is a must-read for anyone who bleeds the Winged Wheel. Get ready to experience the Red Wings like never before!
Author Biography
Ken Daniels has been the television voice of the Red Wings since 1997. Daniels also called the 1988 Seoul and 1996 Atlanta Olympics and has lent his voice to motorsports events and Toronto Blue Jays baseball. Daniels won a Michigan Emmy in 2006 when he called a Red Wings-Ottawa Senators game from between the benches at Joe Louis Arena and in 2011, he won the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association’s Ty Tyson Award for broadcast excellence. Bob Duff is a longtime sports columnist, who has written extensively for the Windsor Star, MSNBC.com, and Hockey Weekly. His work has also appeared in the Hockey News, Beckett Hockey, Faceoff, and Prospects magazine. Mickey Redmond was a two-time All Star and a two-time Stanley Cup champion in a career spent with the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. He is currently a color analyst for Red Wings games for Fox Sports Detroit.
Ken Daniels has been the television voice of the Red Wings since 1997. Daniels also called the 1988 Seoul and 1996 Atlanta Olympics and has lent his voice to motorsports events and Toronto Blue Jays baseball. Daniels won a Michigan Emmy in 2006 when he called a Red Wings-Ottawa Senators game from between the benches at Joe Louis Arena and in 2011, he won the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association’s Ty Tyson Award for broadcast excellence. Bob Duff is a longtime sports columnist, who has written extensively for the Windsor Star, MSNBC.com, and Hockey Weekly. His work has also appeared in the Hockey News, Beckett Hockey, Faceoff, and Prospects magazine. Mickey Redmond was a two-time All Star and a two-time Stanley Cup champion in a career spent with the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. He is currently a color analyst for Red Wings games for Fox Sports Detroit.
Press Releases
If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings
Stories from the Detroit Red Wings Ice, Locker Room, and Press Box
By Ken Daniels and Bob Duff
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com
As an Original Six team, the Detroit Red Wings have one of the richest histories in the NHL. From multiple Stanley Cup championships to the emergence of Hockeytown, the Wings are known for being an organization like no other. Now Detroit fans can hear firsthand stories from someone who was there through the past 20 years.
In If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings: Stories from the Detroit Red Wings Ice, Locker Room, and Press Box (Triumph Books, October 15, 2017), television voice for the Red Wings Ken Daniels and sports columnist Bob Duff take fans behind the scenes of Hockeytown. This new release includes stories from the broadcast booth to the parade route only Daniels could tell. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt foreword by color analyst and two-time Stanley Cup Champion and All Star, Mickey Redmond
- Daniels’ favorite calls from his time calling Red Wings’ games
- A look at what it’s like to have a day with the Stanley Cup through Daniels’ story
- Inside information about the best and the worst broadcast locations across the league
- Conversations with Detroit greats: Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, Marcel Pronovost and more
An inside look at Red Wings history If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings: Stories from the Detroit Red Wings Ice, Locker Room, and Press Box is the perfect book for any Detroit sports fan.
About the Authors:
Ken Daniels has been the television voice of the Red Wings since 1997. He also called the 1988 Seoul and 1996 Atlanta Olympics and has lent his voice to motorsports events and Toronto Blue Jays baseball. He won a Michigan Emmy in 2006 and the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association's Ty Tyson Award for broadcast excellence in 2011.
Bob Duff is a longtime sports columnist, who has written extensively for the Windsor Star, MSNBC.com, and Hockey Weekly. His work has also appeared in the Hockey News, Beckett Hockey, Faceoff, and Prospects Magazine.
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