DETROIT – As a kid, James Liston remembers going to Olympia Stadium with his father to watch his favorite player, Gordie Howe.
As a retiree, Liston now enjoys visiting Joe Louis Arena for several games a season.
What makes it even better for Liston is getting tickets for $9.
"We can afford it," Liston, a Pigeon, Mich. resident, said. "We love sitting near the top and we like the people we sit with. They have a good time up there and everybody’s really friendly.”
This is the third straight year that Liston and his friend, Chris of Berkley, Mich.