Detroit Red Wings to hold equipment, memorabilia sale in Troy

The Detroit Red Wings will be holding an equipment and memorabilia sale at Hockeytown Authentics in Troy on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fans will be able to obtain a piece of Red Wings history, as game-worn jerseys from the team’s record-setting 2011-12 campaign will be available for purchase.

This past season’s jerseys were unique in that they featured a special patch honoring the memory of Brad McCrimmon, RuslanSalei and Stefan Liv –former Red Wings family members who lost their lives in September’s Yaroslavl Lokomotiv plane crash tragedy in western Russia.

IMAGES: Former Red Wings killed in crash

Various game-worn jerseys from previous seasons, used and unused equipment (sticks, skates,etc.), limited-edition autographed memorabilia items and select Detroit Tigers paraphernalia will also be available for purchase on Saturday.

Red Wings season ticket holders will have exclusive access to this special sale between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

The general public will then be able to take advantage of the incredible items up for sale from11:30 a.m. until the store closes at 7 p.m.

Longtime Red Wings Equipment Manager Paul Boyer will be on hand to answer any and all queries from the Hockeytown faithful between 1 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Hockeytown Authentics is located at 1845 E. Big Beaver Rd.