The 1979-80 season was the first season that the Red Wings played at their at the time newly built arena, the Joe Louis Arena. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia. Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena. As a result, the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26. Playoffs The Red Wings failed to qualify for the playoffs. Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals; MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; Awards and records Transactions Draft picks Detroit's draft picks at the 1979 NHL Entry Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1979–80 NHL season 1980 in Michigan References External links Detroit Red Wings seasons Detroit Detroit National Hockey League All-Star Game hosts Detroit Red Detroit Red