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 17: May 2, 1997
The backstory: After a five-day break, the third-seeded Red Wings opened the Western Conference semifinals against the fourth-seeded Anaheim Mighty Ducks at Joe Louis Arena.