Compuware Chairman and CEO Peter Karmanos, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes and Plymouth Whalers, will bring the Stanley Cup to the Detroit area starting tonight.The Stanley Cup will alternate between Compuware Headquarters in Detroit, the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth and then back to Detroit at The Children’s Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute and Compuware Headquarters next Monday and Tuesday.
“I’m proud to bring the Stanley Cup back to my hometown,” explained Karmanos. “In the time it’s here, I’m going to ensure that Compuware employees and customers have an opportunity to enjoy the trophy, while offering local charities, the public and the media a chance to see the Cup.”
The Stanley Cup will be available for viewing at the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday, July 17.
Here is the schedule for viewing at the Compuware Sports Arena:
7:00-8:00 p.m. Special Viewing and Photographs for Whalers Season Ticket Holders, Billets, Corporate Sponsors and CSA Employees only.
8:00-10:00 p.m. Viewing and Photographs for Compuware Youth Hockey Teams, Whalers Hockey School Participants, Learn to Skate Program Participants, CSA Customers, Whalers Game Night Ushers, Concessions Associates, Whalers Group Leaders and Friends of Compuware Sports Arena.
Plymouth Whalers President, General Manager and Head Coach Mike Vellucci was part of the very first Compuware Youth team over 30 years ago.
“It is really neat to know that Mr. Karmanos has been a generous builder of hockey in Detroit and the United States for over thirty years,” Vellucci said. “The fact that he wants to give Detroit-area fans a chance to share in the celebration of the Stanley Cup is gratifying to our entire organization.
“In addition, we want to provide our Season Ticket Holders, Corporate Sponsors and Compuware Sports Arena employees a special opportunity to see the Cup and take a keep-sake photograph. Finally, we would like friends of the program to stop by between 8:00-10:00 p.m. Monday night to celebrate with us.”
Karmanos and Compuware have a more than 30-year history of hockey sponsorship, starting at the Youth level in the Detroit area, going to the Ontario Hockey League with Windsor Compuware Spitfires and Plymouth Whalers and then moving on to the National Hockey League in 1994 when Karmanos purchased the Hartford Whalers. The Whalers moved to (North) Carolina in 1997.
Compuware Youth teams and the Whalers have helped produce National Hockey League players Chad LaRose, Justin Williams, James Wisniewski, Pat LaFontaine, Mike Modano, Eric Lindros, Jason Bacashihua, Bryan Berard and Robert Esche, among many others.
Agenda for Stanley Cup Visit
Monday, July 17:
11:00 a.m.: The Stanley Cup arrives at the Compuware atrium for Compuware employee and media event.
Noon – 6:30 p.m: The Stanley Cup is taken to the Compuware cafeteria for employee photos.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: The Stanley Cup relocates to the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth.
7:00-8:00 p.m. Special Viewing and Photographs for Whalers Season Ticket Holders, Billets, Corporate Sponsors and CSA Employees only.
8:00-10:00 p.m. Viewing and Photographs for Compuware Youth Hockey Teams, Whalers Hockey School Participants, Learn to Skate Program Participants, CSA Customers, Whalers Game Night Ushers, Concessions Associates, Whalers Group Leaders and Friends of Compuware Sports Arena.
Tuesday, July 18:
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Danialle Karmanos, Founder and Executive Director of Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out, brings the Stanley Cup to the Children’s Center.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: The Stanley Cup visits Karmanos Cancer Institute.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: The Stanley Cup returns to the Compuware atrium for public viewing.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: The Stanley Cup relocates to the Hard Rock Café in the Compuware building.
Karmanos photo courtesy Carolina Hurricanes
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