Detroit owner Mike Ilitch has passed away

[hockeykicker]

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[Church Hill]

Rip.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Wow, RIP

 

[amnesiac]

What a franchise he owed. RIP

 

[93LEAFS]

Sad he didn't get to see his building complete, or get that WS ring with the Tigers. He has generally been a great owner.

 

[ARoggy94]

RIP. He's an owner that a lot of teams could only wish for.

 

[Warden of the North]

One of the best owners in pro sports.

RIP Mike and my condolences to his family

 

[Hockeyfan2390]

Best NHL owner, hands down. RIP.

 

[Confucius]

R.I.P.
Probably owns a team up there already.

 

[Cursed Lemon]

This is a little scary as a Wings fan. Mike Illitch has been an amazing owner for so long...what stranger is going to be running the franchise now?

 

[Warden of the North]

This is a little scary as a Wings fan. Mike Illitch has been an amazing owner for so long...what stranger is going to be running the franchise now?

I would think his family will continue to own and run his businesses?

 

[sharkhawk]

Best NHL owner, hands down. RIP.

He loved hockey RIP.

 

[Cursed Lemon]

I would think his family will continue to own and run his businesses?

It's possible but I'm not so sure about that.

 

[lomiller1]

Wow, sad day

 

[MaskedSonja]

Rip. The legacy he gave detroit-both as a team and NHL hockey management positions- cannot be overstated. Red wing fans lost a great man.

 

[Konnan511]

This is a little scary as a Wings fan. Mike Illitch has been an amazing owner for so long...what stranger is going to be running the franchise now?

His son has been managing his funds in regards to the sport's teams if I am remembering correctly.

 

[ashenhigh]

It's possible but I'm not so sure about that.

Chris Illitch. He's already been running the show I believe.

 

[Cult of Hynes]

Sucks to hear.

 

[The Pale King]

Great owner. RIP. Kind of cool that the amazing playoff streak is still going. . .

 

[DaveG]

Damn, he was one of the good guys as far as league ownership was concerned. Best wishes to his family.

 

[Cyborg LeClair]

Great owner, great hockey fan. RIP

 

[Leafidelity]

Pillar of the Detroit area, RIP Mr Ilitch.

 

[Shrimper]

Sad to hear, RIP.

 

[Syckle78]

So sad to wake up to this news. Mr.I gave so much to the Detroit sports scene. I can't even put into words how important the Red Wings were to me growing up. Thank you so,so much for 4 cups and countless memories over the last 30+ years. R.I.P,Mr.I. Sure wish you could of gotten that World Series ring...

 

[CanadianPensFan1]

Sad to hear this news. By all accounts, he was a really nice guy and a good owner.

RIP, sir.