New international bridge honors Howe

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper chats with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder after announcing that the future publicly-owned bridge between Windsor and Detroit will be named the Gordie Howe International Bridge, in honor of the Red Wings' legend. (PMO photo by Jason Ransom) WINDSOR, Ontario – It’s been talked about for more than four years, but it finally became official Thursday when Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder joined Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to announce the name of the new bridge that will span the Detroit River.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is a fitting tribute to the Red Wings’ great, who began his illustrious playing career in Detroit in 1946. Born in western Canada,…