Saturday, after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in four games, the Detroit Red Wings captured its first Stanley Cup championship since 1955.
The longest championship drought in the NHL ended, and the jubilation was felt throughout Detroit - it even stretched as far as Ann Arbor.
On South University Avenue, hundreds of red-and-white-clad fans packed the sidewalks after the final horn sounded at Joe Louis Arena.
"We're just watching the game in the bar here in Ann Arbor, and the place just went nuts," said Law student Stuart Morrisey. "The last couple minutes it just went insane. After the Stanley Cup presentation, you can tell it just meant so much to everyone here in Ann Arbor."
Fans waved brooms to symbolize the Detroit sweep and were in a general state of hysteria.
LSA senior Willie Northway constructed his own Stanley Cup and paraded it through the streets, much to the delight of several people. Many went as far as to kiss the replica, as many of the players do to the actual trophy.
"I went and saw the Wings at the Joe in the game (on Saturday) and they rocked," Northway said. "So I came home and made this cup. This is incredible!"
The blaring horns and raucous cheering could be heard from all parts of the city, as fans showed their appreciation for the first Stanley Cup championship for Detroit in 42 years.
"We went all around Ann Arbor screaming, knocking on people cars," LSA junior Grace Meyer said.
Nearly every passing vehicle contained people cheering, sticking out their hands and reaching out to their fellow Wings fanatics on the sidewalks.
One truck, filled to the brim with Detroit fans, paraded around the block a few times, brandishing a large Red Wings flag in the air.
Police officers were monitoring the action, but no major problems arose. The crowd was very well behaved considering the emotional level of the situation, according to Ann Arbor Police officer Jeff Flynn.
"We're not flipping cars over and burning them, but we are having a good time out here," Engineering senior Ehren Barr said.
The victory was a long time coming, and many die-hard fans felt relieved to finally see the Stanley Cup in Detroit. Last season, the Red Wings finished with the best record in the NHL, but failed to reach the finals after being ousted by eventual-champion Colorado Avalanche.
Despite the Wings not as impressive regular season play, this season was much more satisfying than any other in recent memory for Detroit fans.
"I've been a fan since I was a little kid," Morrisey said. "This is why I came to Michigan. I've been a Wings fan my whole life."