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 36: May 21, 1997
The backstory: In the 1991 playoffs, the Red Wings beat the Blues, 4-3, in Game 4 at Joe Louis Arena for a 3-1 series lead in the first round.