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 43: May 28, 1997
The backstory: With the Stanley Cup Finals three days away, the Red Wings and Flyers returned to the ice as preparations ramped up for a series that would end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought for Detroit or a 22-year drought for Philadelphia.