Detroit Red Wings fans return to Little Caesars Arena at 750 capacity
DETROIT โ If you watched the Red Wings game Tuesday, you may have noticed more crowd noise. Capacity was recently increased to 750 fans, and with added safety protocols in place, people filed in. Fans were fired up to be back at the Little Caesars Arena. Some have been to the arena but capacity recently increased and some tickets even went on sale. Weโve been coming to the games back in January when it was only 250 people allowed... Now weโre here in March when thereโs 750,โ Horton said.
Ann Arborโs Michigan Theater showcases award-winning documentary
โThe history of the Michigan Theater is the history of Buffalo; they tell the story of how a communityโs perseverance, vision, and loyalty, even in the face of decline, can bring hope and change. At 7 p.m. on Monday, March 1, the independent Ann Arbor theater will host Wall and producer Eric Wojtanik for a Q&A session. Tickets cost $12, $10 for Michigan Theater members and are free for gold members. Fifty percent of film proceeds made through the MTF AgileLink will go to the Ann Arbor independent theater, according to the Michigan Theater website. In 2019, the documentary won an Audience Award at the Buffalo Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2019 Film Festival of Columbus and 2020 Maryland International Film Festival.
Detroit Lions lose to Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium
DETROIT โ Dalvin Cook kept his brilliant season rolling by rushing for a career-high 206 yards and two scores on 22 carries, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 34-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Marvin Jones Jr. caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter that cut the lead to 13-10. Backup CB Tony McRae hurt his right knee while blocking during a punt return in the second quarter and was taken off on a cart. ... FS Tracy Walker (foot) also had his first absence, replaced by Will Harris, who was banged up on the first play of the fourth quarter. With Mark Fields joining Mike Hughes on injured reserve this week and Holton Hill (foot) sidelined for a fourth straight game, the Vikings were missing four of their top six CBs.
Detroit Lions to allow 500 family members, friends inside Ford Field for Sundayโs game vs. Colts
DETROIT โ The Detroit Lions will allow 500 family members and friends of the team inside Ford Field for their game against the Indianapolis Colts. This will be the first time Ford Field is hosting fans for a Lions game this season. "Hosting friends and family this Sunday against the Colts is a great step towards our goal of welcoming fans back to Ford Field this season,' team president and CEO Rod Wood said. Smoking sections at Ford Field are no longer available. โDetroit Lions season ticket members are the lifeblood of our team and organization,โ Wood said.