Bernie the Rally Bird (Detroit Red Wings)

Who is Bernie the Rally Bird? [Updated 2009]

Bernie is our little European Starling friend (Red Wing at heart) who showed up in game 1 of the Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Playoffs and helped rally the boys of Hockeytown to a 4-1 victory over the Flames.

He has been adopted by the members of LetsGoWings.com as the Official Rally Bird of 2007.

The legend of Bernie begins where another ended. It is said that the last puck Steve Yzerman ever touched was left on the ice of the Joe Louis Arena overnight. Out from this small piece of rubber rose a great black bird, instilled with the winning spirit, inspiration, and heart of a champion. He has lived in the rafters, watching over the team ever since.

Now he has returned to the ice to help rally the Detroit Red Wings to another Stanley Cup!

Now this little bird with a big heart, wants you join the flock of the Red Wings faithful.

Update:
Each member of the team now has a Bernie Ringer T-shirt with red trim!
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[Pictures thanks to 13dats]

Update #2: I've been surprised at the number of t-shirts that continue to sell throughout the U.S. Bernie lives on in 2009! He's here to help the Wings win back-to-back cups one more time.

Feel free to email any questions/comments with subject line 'Bernie' to:
mrgordy AT gmail.com

Thanks,
Gordy Hyska

Important Note:
There is a second store, www.cafepress.com/bernierally2 , that contains the same front design, and similar back design without the wings. Make sure to check out both before making your purchase!

[Artwork and Design by SuperCalaFilppulastic!]
[Thanks to Drake_Marcus and skatergod247 for input and text on back of shirt!]