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Red Wings announce 2016 preseason schedule

Photo by Michael Miller/MiHockey
Photo by Michael Miller/MiHockey

 

By @MichaelCaples –

The “Farewell Season at The Joe” will officially begin on Sept. 27 for the Red Wings.

Detroit will play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first of four home preseason contests, as the team finalizes preparations for the 2016-17 NHL season – their last at Joe Louis Arena.

The Red Wings will host Boston on Sept. 30; Chicago on Oct. 2; and Toronto on Oct. 8 to conclude their home slate of preseason games.

Full schedule:

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