The 40 cups of water for his octopus chili has to come from the site of the old Olympia Stadium. So we've been continuing the tradition. Ritual makes the fan believe that they have some control over events. Sue and Dave Povlich of Taylor discovered that, during televised Wings games, whenever one of them would get up from the couch to go to the bathroom, the Red Wings would score. Now, when the Wings need some help, the couple nag each other to use the facilities.
Animals have magic powers.
Before each game, John and Renee Keta of Sterling Heights play their Hockeytown CD and ritualistically touch the red wing on the banner hanging outside their garage. He puts two paws on each side of our shoulders, then he sniffs, licks or kisses the red wing in the center. On Friday, the Ketas were actually at Joe Louis Arena watching the game, while at home, Elvis rested in his Red Wings dog collar, no doubt thinking about the Dallas Stars and barking quietly to himself. The home environment is decorated with charms and motifs to invite luck. If the Wings win the Dallas series, Maryanne Falardeau of Canton has some Red Wings border wallpaper she's going to put up in her family room.