Special to Detroit Free Press
In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought.
The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new book: “Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to the Motor City After 41 Frustrating Seasons.”
Day 40: May 25, 1997
The backstory: At 7:30 p.m. Memorial Day, the Red Wings and Avalanche were slated to play Game 6 of the Western Conference finals at Joe Louis Arena.