1948 Detroit Red Wings Profile at Olympia Arena in NHL History
The 1948 page from the National Hockey Guide features the Detroit Red Wings and the Olympia Arena, the team's home venue located on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The Olympia Arena, with a seating capacity of 11,900 for hockey, provides an ice surface of 210 feet by 86 feet. The organization is identified by its club colors of red and white. The arena is operated by Olympia Stadium Corporation, with key executives listed: James Norris as President, James D. Norris serving as Executive Vice-President and Secretary, Arthur M. Wirtz as Executive Vice-President and Treasurer, and Jack Adams as the Hockey Manager. This reflects the administrative structure and leadership within the team during the 1940s. The contact information, including a local telephone number, is provided, indicating its accessibility to the public.