More than just an overview of highlights of a young Steve Yzerman or a remembrance of the team's epic battles with the Colorado Avalanche in the 1990s, this complete guide to the Detroit Red Wings is a collection of every essential piece of Red Wings knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist. From knowing why throwing an octopus onto the ice is a good thing, naming every player who has seen his number retired, or knowing the best place to grab a bite in Detroit before the game, 100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Detroit Red Wings.

Kevin Allen has authored and coauthored more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, Star-Spangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Bob Duff is a sports columnist at the Windsor Star, covering a variety of sports at both the local and professional level. He is also an NHL columnist for MSNBC.com and Hockey Weekly, and freelances for such publications as the Hockey News, Beckett Hockey, Faceoff, and Prospects magazine. His books include The Bruise Brothers: Hockey's Heavyweight Champions; The History of Hockeytown; Nine: A Tribute to Gordie Howe; and Nineteen: A Tribute to Steve Yzerman. He lives in Cottam, Ontario. Darren McCarty played parts of 15 seasons in the NHL--all but two with the Detroit Red Wings. Known as an enforcer, his career totals include 127 goals and 1,477 penalty minutes. McCarty was part of four Stanley Cup championship teams. In retirement, he remains active with the Red Wings' Alumni Association. He lives in Clearwater Beach, Florida.