1997 FIGHT NIGHT AT THE JOE- BLOODY WEDNESDAY
Detroit Red Wings – Colorado Avalanche Brawl
March 26, 1997 from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit
Aka Bloody Wednesday, Fight Night at the Joe and Brawl in Hockeytown
In Game 6 of the 1996 Western Conference Finals, Avalanche right wing Lemieux checked
Draper from behind, driving Draper's face into the boards.
The hit sent Draper out of the game and into the hospital with a broken jaw, shattered cheek and orbital bone,
which required reconstructive surgery involving his jaw being wired shut and numerous stitches
This, the first meeting in Detroit since the incident resulted in a brawl game
Wings enforcer Darren McCarty saw his chance to avenge his team mate and the brawl was on
Among the battles were goalies Patrick Roy + Mike Vernon!
Quality Excellent! Set of Two DVDs
Re-Broadcast of the Original Pass Broadcast
Commercials + Intermissions removed
Run-Time Two Hours + 30 Minutes
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1997 FIGHT NIGHT AT THE JOE- BLOODY WEDNESDAY