Notebook: Red Wings 2022-23 single-game tickets now officially on sale

DETROIT -- Seventy days still remain until the Detroit Red Wings drop the puck for the 2022-23 season, but fans can now secure their seats at Little Caesars Arena as
single-game tickets are officially on sale.

Detroit will host 16 weekend home games in 2022-23. Marquee matchups include the Home Opener (Oct. 14 vs. Montreal Canadiens), Halloween (Oct. 29 vs. Minnesota Wild), Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 23 vs. Nashville Predators), New Year's Eve (Dec. 31 vs. Ottawa Senators), Kids Day (March 12 vs. Boston Bruins), Fan Appreciation Night (April 10 vs. Dallas Stars) and more.
"We're gearing up for what will be an exciting and highly anticipated Detroit Red Wings season," said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. "With a new-look roster, several special events and dozens of great giveaway items, we're looking forward to creating a tremendous home-ice advantage for our team and a great atmosphere for our fans."

Highlighting this season's Theme Nights is the 25th Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. The Red Wings will honor two of the most iconic teams in the history of the franchise -- the 1997 group that won the club's first Stanley Cup in 42 years and the 1998 team that won back-to-back championships. Additional details surrounding the celebratory weekend will be announced at a later date.
Detroit's 2022-23 promotional calendar, including group ticket specials and fan giveaways like bobbleheads and themed T-shirts, can be viewed
here
. Fans can also view the team's full regular-season schedule
here
.

Red Wings prospect Donovan Sebrango named alternate captain for Team Canada

When Red Wings prospect Donovan Sebrango represents Team Canada at the 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship from Aug. 9 - 20 in Edmonton, he'll do so with an "A" on his chest.
On Tuesday, Team Canada announced that Sebrango, who was Detroit's 63rd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, was named an alternate captain for his native country.
"In the room, you try to be a leader, lead by example and take it day by day," Sebrango said on July 11. "They're still (Team Canada teammates) the same age as me, so you don't want to come in like you're better than them."

Last season, the 20-year-old defenseman had one goal and six assists in 65 games for the Red Wings' American Hockey League-affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.
According to the Ottawa native, he's ready to show his fellow countrymen "what pro hockey is like and what it takes to get there."
"I just try to bring my leadership and experience playing against men," Sebrango said. "And hopefully, that takes us to gold."

Griffins awarded Ticket Sales Department of the Year for 2021-22

At the recent league meetings in Allentown, Pa., the AHL named the Griffins the Ticket Sales Department of the Year for the 2021-22 season.
Last season, Grand Rapids finished third in the league with an average attendance of 7,029 fans and concluded the campaign with 267,095 total fans. The Griffins previously won the award in 2010-11 and 2013-14.
Detroit's AHL affiliate will begin the 2022-23 season against the San Diego Gulls on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena. For more information on tickets, visit
Griffins.com/Tickets.