Red Wings release 2011-12 preseason schedule

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 — at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Sept. 22 — vs. Philadelphia at London, Ontario, 7 p.m.

Sept. 23 — vs. Philadelphia at Joe Louis Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 — vs. Chicago at Joe Louis Arena, 4 p.m.

Sept. 28 — at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 30 — vs. Toronto at Joe Louis Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 — at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2 — 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 year’s awards show is scheduled for this Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Source: Mlive.com