Saying goodbye to Joe Louis Arena 

R.I.P to the most legendary arena in NHL history. We'll miss you Joe and all your octopi!

As a Montreal fan, seeing the last game in the Montreal Forum played was the saddest thing I've seen. I can relate to you guys in Detroit. RIP Joe Louis Arena.

RIP Joe. This place really felt like home for a long time.

Living about 45 minutes from Detroit I'll always remember driving by the Joe, and I'll always remember being inside watching the Wings. Great rink, great arena, it will be missed.

I'm a rangers fan so I can't relate to leaving your beloved arena but the joe was so cool I went to 2 games and the atmosphere was amazing

At 24 years old, I have never seen my Wings miss the postseason. However, I have seen quite a few 'Syukian' dekes, a dancing wing nut named 'Mo Cheese, an old lady who knits, a blue roof, and plenty of raw octopi. Ive heard plenty of Journey, and I don't need a stop in play to sing the opening lines to 'My Own Worst Enemy'. I've been blessed to witness 6 Presidents Trophies, 4 cups and 3 Hall of Fame captains. The Joe was a big part of our childhood, and will be missed. Thanks for the memories.

Goodbye Joe Louis Arena. Thanks for giving the Red Wings and their fans wonderful memories. You will always be remembered and never be forgotten. From a Pens fan.

My second favorite team is the Red Wings. I love their history and I admire Gordie Howe. RIP Joe Louis Arena

See you later, Joe. The spotlight of NHL history. We appreciate your history around the league as hockey fans. Never to be forgotten.

I'm an Isles fan, we also lost our stadium but will probably come back, I'm hoping, this is a legendary stadium, and I'm sorry you guys are losing it. Hey hey hockey town.

Almost 40 years in that arena. As a Ducks fan I hated how good Datsyuk was in the playoffs. But I also loved seeing Teemu Selanne score the Game 5 Winner in OT ;). Farewell to the Joe. A wonderful arena that was filled with such enthusiastic and dedicated Red Wings fans that caused a tremendous atmosphere. Sincerely, A Ducks Fan.

AL is the G.O.A.T. I'm 14, but I go to lots of games. My grandma has had season tickets since 1962. I'm going to the game tonight

Al Sobotka has the ice at 8 degrees and the octopus at 360 degrees.

Sad to see the building being shutdown. RIP Joe Louis Arena.

diehard wings fan from Vancouver bc since 1996. been to the joe 3 times for them. cant put it into words what that arena means to me. thank you joe louis arena im going to miss you beyond words❤

i went to exactly 100 games there. it will always be my favorite place right by the water where you can look at Windsor. rip joe :(

One of the last great barns left. It's a shame it won't get another sniff at the cup in it's last season.

This made me cry :(

What an amazing perspective on the Joe.

Always will be remembered

So many memories. Even through the hard times, could always look to the Red Wings playing at the Joe to get by and still do today. Thank you for all of the great memories JLA

Not a big Red Wings fan, but this is definitely sad. RIP Joe :(

That building is seriously a special place. I've been to about 50 games or so over many years there and I will miss it so so so so god damn much!!

I'm gonna miss the Joe.....you gave us quite a ride!

Once a Red Wing, always a Red Wing! RIP Joe. Thanks for the memories and to all that made it one of the greatest hockey stadiums! Just sad I never got to experience it!

Most say it's a dump, but I say it's my second home. It gave me some of the best memories I have with my dad, and I'll be forever grateful.

Loved this arena, i love little Caesars arena now but this place will always be #1

one of the most storied buildings in the history of the NHL. the Championships, the players, the tradition. the Joe will never be forgotten. will miss the annual trips to the Joe. from a kings fan.

The Joe Louis arena was amazing . 97 , 98, 02 & 08 . Great years

😢😭😭😭😭😭😭 All my memories with the joe will always be in my heart and i will always visit it

I'm so happy my dad took me to one of the last games at the joe just knowing I'll be able to tell my kids the stories from it and how I been to a legendary place and I tear up from this and especially the journey thing

I'm not a red wings fan but damn this is sad

I can relate to you Detroit, I was at the last game in Civic Arena. My heart goes out to you Red Wings fans!

RIP great arena.

rest easy Joe. you'll be missed by a lot of people. #LGRW

I just recently went to the joe and watching this I'm crying

never really been a red wings fan but they sure have a lot to be proud of! that arena has seen some of the most magical moments in the NHL. but, this too shall pass and as Detroit looks ahead, the new building will play host to an infinite amount of potential magical moments! cheers

as a hawks fan I am sad to see the Joe go. time to make new memories in the new arena. and maybe some day the hawks and the wings will be division rivals once again

As an Isles fan, it was devastating to see the move from Nassau. I can only imagine how Detroit fans are feeling. I've never personally liked Detroit, but seeing this brought a tear to my eye.

Goodbye "The Joe" Great memories have happened there.

How can people not like this video?

IM CRYING.

Howe, Yzerman, Fedorav, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Zetterberg. Incredible

Goodbye from a Chicago fan

Goodbye Joe Louis arena. Recall place destroyed me being destroyed. Same with this one too. -Edmonton Fan

They May Be Leaving The Arena But The Spirt Will Always Be In The Heart R.I.P Joe Louis

As a Blackhawks,flames,and avalanche I respect this building

I'm happy that I got to go and see it for the 1st and last time when the leafs were there last week.

Grew up a huge Redwings fan starting with Gordie being my favorite player and having to wear #9 no matter what sport I played (except football was a linebacker). The Joe was mainly what I got to follow as a Redwings fan great building and tons of history there sad to see it go.

The exciting playoff games at the joe over the years were just chilling to be at. Like the atmosphere at the joe is just ridiculous and loud

The end made me cry

I just want to find Al and give him a great big hug lol

Good bye Joe Louis. Thanks for the memories old friend

I'm glad i got to see a Playoff Game @ the Joe, it was a surreal experience for sure, to walk around and see all the history i will never forget it. i can't wait to see a game in the new barn. R.I.P. Joe Louis Arena you will be missed

Why didn't they keep the Joe? It has so many memories. From Gordie Howe's return in the all star game, to Dylan Larkin's first fight in the NHL. We'll miss you Joe. You will always be in the Red Wings Family forever

I saw two games this year at the Joe Louis arena are my favorite team I love the Red Wings this is really sad

I loved this arena it was amazing... gonna miss it

A legendary place.

I MISS IT SO MUCH :(

I don't care what anybody says...Joe Louis Arena is LOUDER than Arrowhead Stadium.

Nothing worse when then the Whalers left one of the most passionate and loyal hockey communities in America to go to Carolina

Whoever call the Joe a dump has never been there it's the most beautiful place on earth

Goodbye!! Goodbye Howe's memory! From all the Finland!! We love Detroid.

Miss it till this day.

All these old buildings are great. It seams like more of the seats are closer to the ice. With the new places they push the lower bowls back just to jam in a few more seats and make more corporate seating areas. The saddledome is now the oldest building in the NHL and it's not even close to the smallest seat capacity wise. It's a shame owners demand new buildings to make a few extra bucks, meanwhile they pass on ways to expand their game and brand through means of the olympics. Who knew a bunch of millionaires could make such narrow minded business decisions.

we love you al

😢Farwell Joe Louis Arena😢

RIP Joe Louis Arena

I'm a Pens fan, but it's always bad to lose a historical Building like this. So much history.

2:03 that moment looks so beautiful and amazing

So many great times there it will be missed

Being a Minnesota fan, I thought that the Met leaving was the worst thing that could happen. Then I heard about the Joe

they should use it as a public rink or a museum

Played a game there in minor hockey when I was 11 and scored a hat trick. Such a great barn

Thanks for all the memories, Joe! From a Pens fan. My Favorite Joe Louis Arena moment: Marc-Andre Fleury's save in game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Final.

I remember watching the CAT when I was a little kid... It was amazing...

Bye bye joe we'll miss you greatly.

I know the video was from 2 years ago but Rest In Peace all the memories from the grind line to the Russian 5 back to back Stanley I’m proud to say my first time at a game was Yzerman’s 1500th he scored the first goal they beat the oilers

Love Al R.I.P you will be known MR..

Ducks, Blackhawks, and Panthers fan. But still sad to see it go away.

Does this guys job transfer over to the new facility?

Avs games in Detroit will never be the same

i think i teared up

I was there their 3rd last game had a really great time

so touching

I legit cried

Goodbye Joe. Glad my Devils are the last team to play Detroit there. Even though they don't deserve it with their play this season.

Goodbye From a pens fan

Jeez first recall place now Joe Louis arena

This is closing history. How can they close it

All due respect to the history made in the building, and all of it's magic, but it's a new era for the wings. In a few years here there won't be a single veteran on the team who played since they won the cap last. So it makes sense, new era, new building... still sad nonetheless

She was a good old barn

This is how legends are destroyed, money and greed!

It's so weird watching this because I got a private tour from al because my papa Wayne is great friends with him and I got lots of free red wings stuff and he even gave us a Brendan smith signed puck and his ceiling tile is signed by Chris is good and he said he will take that with him to Lil ceasers arena

They should rename the street little Caesars arena is on to Al Sobotka Ave

and i thought club penguin shutting down was sad R.I.P joe louis arena

Who also almost shed a tear

It's closing down..... ;(

Gonna miss you Joe, thank you for all the amazing good times and the tough times as well. I will remember them all. And to the 2 stupid idiots that disliked this video, all I can say is that you must not love HOCKEY... Gonna Miss you Joe...

thanks Joe... what more can one say... thanks Joe, was one hell of a ride ... one thong for sure...LGRW!!!!!!!