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Wings Have Healthy Relationship With Their Fans
by Paul on 04/30/09 at 12:48 PM ET
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from Jo-Ann Barnas of the Detroit Free Press,
Other professional athletes on other teams—perhaps even in this town—might not have appreciated the gesture.
But to the players and coaches—many of whom reside in the Detroit area year-round—they underscore the unique relationship the Wings enjoy with their fans.
Imagine coming home after scoring a hat trick—as Franzen did in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals last year against Colorado—and discovering your driveway covered with hats.
Franzen won’t forget the moment.
Not in the least, according to Franzen.
“I still have them in my garage,” the 29-year-old Swedish forward said with a smile. “It’s a good healthy relationship between us and the fans here.”
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