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Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual Shorty Awards!
Check out our blog for the full list of winners here.
Questions about voting?
Voting is closed, so this won't count toward the awards
Help Most recent nominations for Detroit Red Wings
Beej
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because the #RedWings are covered in awesomesauce!
Cameron Swick
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because...They are the best hockey team around
Marina Novoa
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because if I don't my wife will be mad at me.
Allan M
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because they are an example of consistent excellence.
Brad Butland
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because it's the most successful N. American club of the era
Ashley Menard
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because...They are a hard working team and my fav team!
Steph Hostman
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because... the Original 5 doesn't have the same ring...
Steph Hostman
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #sportsteams because... they are wonderful to their fans.
Sasha Aksenchik
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #sportsteams because... because we're the best franchise in the nhl!
Catherine D.
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #hockey because Hockeytown, duh! they're awesome too! :)
just a girl
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #sportsteams because... They're awesome..
Jamie Mueller
I nominate @DetroitRedWings for a Shorty Award in #sportsteams because there is no place like HockeyTown!
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What's your best tweet?
Our fans tell us it's our game updates - the people have spoken.
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Fans, Hockey, Ice, Pucks, Sticks, Twitter.
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
Every day - at the arena, on the road and on the street!
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Hootsuite, it's a great way to make sure we don't miss any comments from fans.
Twitter or Facebook?
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Fans participating in our in-arena games from Twitter - we loved seeing Hockeytown have that much pride!
What feature should Twitter add?
More lists for accounts using the list feature
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Fans in other countries using a hashtag to show us where they're tweeting from
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Anyone who loves hockey, Red Wings or Detroit
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Why should we vote for you?
So our fans can have a chance to beat the Blackhawks this season!
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
H2H has been an incredible initiative to watch - our fans are incredible.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#letsgoredwings
How do you make your tweets unique?
We provide updates directly from games, answer questions from fans and connect our fans to the team as much as possible.
What inspires you to tweet?
Our fans
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Sometimes, but only during intense games where a lot of updates are called for. We've tried to scale back a bit since.
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Follow us
How long can you go without a tweet?
Not very long at all
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
@NHL - they're brilliant.
Why'd you start tweeting?
The fans asked for more updates throughout the season and we thought this would be another great way to connect with fans everywhere.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
We think it's changed the way our fans get updates (we hope, for the better)
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Ask questions, give answers and vote for us in the Shorty Awards
How will the world change in the next year?
Our fans worldwide will realize that Hockeytown has no limits.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Not responding to followers, posting only promotional tweets or off-topic tweets
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Hopefully, a powerful Hockeytown Nation.
