Red Wings Legend Spotted “Working” On The Gordie Howe Bridge

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is named in honor of the legendary hockey player Gordie Howe, who led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cup victories and is a proud Canadian known for his contributions to the sport.

The six-lane cable-stayed bridge will have three lanes dedicated to Canadian-bound traffic and three lanes for US-bound traffic.

The bridge will also include a dedicated multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as inbound border inspection facilities for both passenger and commercial vehicles.

The total length of the bridge is about 1.5 miles, making it one of the top five longest bridges in North America upon completion.

Work on the bridge that will serve as a connection between Canada and the United States started in June of 2018 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

A picture posted on the social media app X (formally Twitter) shows a former Detroit Red Wings player and current color commentator for the team Mickey Redmond "Helping" with the construction of the bridge.

Who Is Mickey Redmond?

Mickey Redmond is a Canadian former professional hockey player and current color commentator for Detroit Red Wings games on television for Bally Sports Detroit.

He played right wing for the Montreal Canadiens from 1967 to 1971, winning Stanley Cups in 1968 and 1969.

Redmond was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1971, where he became the first Red Wing player to score 50 goals in a season.

He was forced to retire at the age of 28 due to permanent nerve damage in his back and right leg.

Redmond has had a successful broadcasting career, working with CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, NHL on ESPN, NHL on Fox, and providing color commentary for Detroit Red Wings telecasts since 1986

Red Wings Legend Spotted "Working" On The Gordie Howe International Bridge

Recently a photo was shared of construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge and it looks like the construction crew gave a piece of equipment the nickname "The Mick" in honor of Mickey Redmond.