The live experience
What reaches the room
Welcome to Fight Night at The Joe, a nickname etched in hockey lore. This page chronicles the infamous 1997 playoff-style clash between the Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Known for its unprecedented on-ice chaos, the game delivered 18 fighting majors and roughly 148 penalty minutes, captivating fans across the region and shaping the narrative of Detroit hockey for years to come.