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Tomas Holmstrom At SportsFest, Says He’s Taken Up New Sport

“I skiied for the first time in 20 years,” he revealed, adding, “It wasn’t pretty, but it was fun.”

CBS Detroit–2013/02/16

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 22: Tomas Holmstrom high waves to fans as he heads out for a ceremonial puck drop after announcing his retirement from the NHL earlier in the day prior to the Detroit Red Wings playing the Dallas Stars at Joe Louis Arena on January 22, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Holmstrom played 15 years for the in the NHL all for the Detroit Red Wings. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Ticket Chicks Battle It Out

97.1 The Ticket’s 4th annual SportsFest is this Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10am-6pm.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/14

(File photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Nick Lidstrom and To Appear At SportsFest

Lidstrom was a 20-year veteran with the Detroit Red Wings before retiring at the end of last season.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/06

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 22: Tomas Holmstrom high waves to fans as he heads out for a ceremonial puck drop after announcing his retirement from the NHL earlier in the day prior to the Detroit Red Wings playing the Dallas Stars at Joe Louis Arena on January 22, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Holmstrom played 15 years for the in the NHL all for the Detroit Red Wings. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Newer Faces Must Be Link To Old Era

Twenty-one years is a long time.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/23

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 25:  James Wisniewski #21 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battles for position with Tomas Holmstrom #96 of the Detroit Red Wings during their game at Nationwide Arena on October 25, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.  (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Wings’ Holmstrom Decides To Hang ‘Em Up

Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena another longtime Red Wings decided to call it quits.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/23

Tomas Holmstrom #96 of the Detroit Red Wings attempts a wrap around - in this file photo.  (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Detroit’s Holmstrom Makes Retirement Official

Tomas Holmstrom called it the best job in the world.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/23

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15:  Tomas Holmstrom #96 of the Detroit Red Wings fights for the puck between goalie Pekka Rinne #35 and Jack Hillen #38 of the Nashville Predators at the Bridgestone Arena on December 15, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Homer One of Detroit’s All Time Toughest

As the Red Wings get ready to start their abbreviated 48 game season on January 19th, the team that Mike Babcock will put on the ice will look significantly different from last year.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/09

VANCOUVER, CANADA - FEBRUARY 2: Goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks stops the deflection of Tomas Holmstrom #96 of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period in NHL action on February 02, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Vancouver Canucks tries to help defend on the play.  (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Red Wings’ Holmstrom Expected To Retire; Zetterberg To Wear C

The Detroit Red Wings already said goodbye to one long-time Red Wing in the last year, and it sounds like they’re going to make it two.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/09

(Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The End Of The Blue Collar Athlete?

Who will be the next grinders and muckers to become fan favorites in Detroit? I’m not sure there are any candidates.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/26

MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 25:  Tomas Holmstrom #96 of the Detroit Red Wings screens Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on January 25, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Is Holmstrom Leaving Home?

As Detroit waits to find out the future of Nick Lidstrom, there is another longtime Wing that has a decision to make as well.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/26

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