The Detroit Red Wings are about as decorated as an NHL franchise can be. While legendary forwards like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman dominate the team’s record books, the Red Wings have also been home to a vast collection of talented defensemen across the decades. Related: A Look Back at the Career of Jimmy Thomson
Red Wings History
This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One of the earliest games played for the Stanley Cup provided one of the most-lopsided outcomes we will ever see and an offensive outburst that will never be matched. Eight seems to be the magic number of the
Inspired by American broadcaster Keith Olbermann, earlier this month I embarked on a quest to uncover the true nature of the National Hockey League’s ‘Original Six’. During the course of my investigation, I found that the Chicago Blackhawks were not a new franchise when they were founded in 1926, but instead were relocated from Portland,
It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great events from Dec. 24 and 25 into one column for the next two days. All of us at The Hockey Writers wish you a safe
Dec. 15 was a very important date in National Hockey History as two legendary arenas hosted their first games while another old barn saw the last game within its walls. Also, five was the magic number on this date as numerous franchises had players accomplish various feats for the first time ever. Let’s take our
Motown, The Motor City, Hockeytown. Detroit is a proud, blue-collar, mid-western city that at one time was home to 1.86 million people. It has since fallen from grace but is absolutely on the upswing. Even in the city’s darkest of times, the Red Wings have been a bright spot for many Detroiters, people who have
This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were a handful of firsts throughout the league, from first goals to first overtime wins. Some all-time greats racked up hat tricks while some others reached personal milestones and set new records. A Historic Date in Boston Just two days
Longtime and distinguished member of the Detroit Red Wing alumni association Alex Delvecchio turned 89 years young today. An absolute pillar within team history, Delvecchio’s No. 10 was first hung in the rafters at Joe Louis Arena in 1991. Most faithful Red Wings fans know the accomplishments, but celebrating his birthday only invites an opportunity
For those of you who like to look back at the early days of the National Hockey League, then Dec. 1 is your kind of date. In cornerstone cities like Boston and Toronto, some of the first stars of the game had big moments that laid the foundation for future success. Plus, there were plenty
Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the greatest goal-scorers to ever play the game had memorable hat tricks while numerous goaltenders stole the show. Also, fans and Detroit and Pittsburgh had plenty to cheer about and a hero made his emotional return to the
Yesterday marked the 18th anniversary of Bob Probert’s retirement from the NHL. Tragically, on July 5 of this wretched year, it is now a decade since the giant of a man suddenly passed. As such, this is my tribute to a near mythical being gone far too soon. Meeting my Hero At age 16, I
One of the biggest trades in National Hockey History went down on this date as two heated rivals swapped star players. Also, Nov. 7 has seen some of the best players to ever skate in Detroit have big moments and multiple defensemen have big nights on the scoresheet. Esposito Opens on Broadway The Boston Bruins
Both the “Great One” and “Mr. Hockey” had multiple memories on Nov. 2. Plus, there were plenty of monumental wins, personal milestones reached and even a handful of big trades made on this date in National Hockey League history. Gretzky Comes to Edmonton The Edmonton Oilers changed the future of their franchise, on Nov. 2,
Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in National Hockey League history. This date has big over the years for hockey fans in Quebec City, Detroit and Pittsburgh. Lafleur & Dionne Own the Day Hockey Hall of Famers Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne began their connection to each
The National Hockey League changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of first, there were plenty of memorable events to happen for the first time as well as some goaltending greats doing what they did best. Mr. Hockey Makes His Debut
Oct. 14 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the very first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. A Great Day for Gretzky Oct. 14
What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. This week, Devin Little and Ian McNaughton are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off
A promising pipeline of prospects is an integral part of a team’s long-term success. During the Detroit Red Wings’ 24-year playoff streak, they managed to strike gold in the later rounds of the draft several times, which considerably lengthened their reign of Stanley Cup contention. Even now, the Red Wings possess a solid core of
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