Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings have worn a special patch on their jerseys throughout the 2011-12 season in honor of three former Red Wings who were members of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey team (KHL) who died tragically in a plane crash this past September in Russia. The Red Wings announced today its plans to sell the team’s white game-worn jerseys from this Sunday’s home game, Feb. 12, to raise money for the families of the three former Red Wings lost in the Lokomotiv tragedy.
Recognized on the patch are the initials of Brad McCrimmon, the Red Wings Assistant Coach from 2008-2011 and Red Wings defenseman from 1990-1993; Ruslan Salei, Red Wings defenseman last season; and Stefan Liv, who was drafted by the Red Wings in 2000 and was a goaltending prospect from 2000-2007. The patch contains the initials BM*RS*SL in red letters along with a blue stripe. Red and blue are the Lokomotiv team colors.
Earlier this season, the team sold its set of red jerseys worn during the season-opener on Oct. 7, 2011, bringing in $15,300 for the families of the three former Red Wings. The white jerseys worn during this Sunday’s game will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13.
The jerseys are only available directly through the Detroit Red Wings merchandise department. For individual pricing and availability, fans should contact Christi Forgacs, Red Wings Merchandise Authentics Supervisor, at Christi.Forgacs@olyent.com or 313-396-7583.
