Detroit may not have much, but it's had the bragging right that is the Red Wings and Hockeytown for over a decade. Between the Lions acting too cowardly to earn any NFL respect, and the Tigers raising hopes only to let them fall, all Detroit needed was a team of unproductive bears to round out the oft-dismal pro-sports scene. But no, the shining light for Motown came in the form of a little purple octopus rocking a red and white jersey, giving Michiganders a little something to be proud of.
Sadly, that reign has come to an end as well: St. Paul Minnesota has been named the new hockeytown. Devoted Minnesota Wild fans sell out the arena each and every week, and have for the past six seasons, displaying an enthusiasm that hasn't been seen for the Red Wings since the late nineties.
Don't dismiss that red and white just yet though - if it's one thing Detroit has always been good at it's coming up from behind. Watch your back next year, Minnesota.
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