Al Sobotka has been a mainstay around the Red Wings organization for decades. He’s famous for cleaning up octopi that had been thrown on the ice and whipping it around his head to get the crowd fired up. He’s also known for his savviness behind the grill.
Well, it appears his legendary career with the Red Wings has come to an end. The Detroit News is reporting that the Red Wings and Al Sobotka have parted ways after 50+ years.
Sobotka, 68, began his career at The Olympia on the midnight shift sweeping floors, making $3.