On the day that the Red Wings announced that Nicklas Lidstrom would return to the team for his 20th season, the team also announced their preseason schedule for the 2011-12 season.

Sept. 21 โ€” at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Sept. 22 โ€” vs. Philadelphia at London, Ontario, 7 p.m.

Sept. 23 โ€” vs. Philadelphia at Joe Louis Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 โ€” vs. Chicago at Joe Louis Arena, 4 p.m.

Sept. 28 โ€” at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 30 โ€” vs. Toronto at Joe Louis Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 โ€” at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2 โ€” vs. Pittsburgh at Joe Louis Arena, 4 p.m.

The NHL is expected to release the regular season schedules sometime this week. Last season the regular season schedule was released the day before the NHL Awards Show. This yearโ€™s awards show is scheduled for this Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Source: Mlive.com