Frequently Asked Questions

Please review the FAQs listed below before calling the Community Relations department with any questions as your question may be answered below.

How do I contact the Red Wings?
General Phone Number: (313) 396-7444
Community Relations Hotline: (313) 396-7524

How can I contact a player?
To send fan mail to a specific player, you may send your letter to the following address:


Please do not send personal items of value to be autographed by the players. Due to the large volume of these requests, we cannot guarantee the safe return of your property.

Each Red Wing player is responsible for his own fan mail and autograph requests. Since the players are the ones receiving and reading their mail, we cannot guarantee a response. We also suggest that you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with each mailing. 

How do I submit a donation request for my upcoming fundraiser?
To submit a donation request, please download our Donation Request Form and submit the necessary paperwork as instructed on our Donation Requests page. Please note that all donation requests must be received at least four weeks prior to your event.

How can I submit a message to broadcast on the Joe Louis Arena Jumbotron during Red Wings home games?
The Detroit Red Wings are proud to support Children's Hospital of Michigan through a variety of programs, including the Red Wings Wish Club. For a small donation to Children's Hospital (wishes start at just $50), fans can have a special birthday, anniversary or get well wish broadcast on the Joe Louis Arena Jumbotron. For more information, please visit our Red Wings Wish Club page.

Where can I find the 50/50 numbers from previous games?
A full list of last season's winning 50/50 numbers is available on our 50/50 Raffle Program page.

Are Red Wings practices open to the public?
Practices at Joe Louis Arena are closed to the public. The Red Wings occasionally will hold a practice open to the public during the regular season, which is publicized on DetroitRedWings.com as well as FOX Sports Detroit game broadcasts.

What fundraising opportunities are available to my non-profit organization?
Interested charities can work concession stands and/or can sell 50/50 raffle tickets at home games. To learn more about the concession stand fundraising opportunity, please call their hotline at (313) 396-7469. Please visit our 50/50 Raffle Program page to download the application form and view instructions on how to submit your application.

How can I get a player to appear at my event?
Please visit our Player Appearances page and follow the instructions listed there.

How do I get the Detroit Red Wings to participate in youth hockey activities?
All requests for programming, availability and participation in youth hockey events should be mailed to:


How do I schedule a tour of Joe Louis Arena?
To book a tour of the arena, please visit our Joe Louis Arena Tour page for details.