Detroit Red Wings is an American NHL team based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. They currently play for the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
History[]
They were founded on September 25, 1926, with the name Detroit Cougars, after purchasing the Victoria Cougars.[1]
In 1930, they changed their name to the Falcons.[1]
In 1932, they changed their name to the Red Wings.[1]
In 1936, they won their first Stanley Cup title.[1][2]
Channel[]
They created their channel on September 12, 2009.
On March 25, 2013, they uploaded their first video, titled "03-25-13 - Pre-Game - Babcock."[3]
On April 19, 2019, they uploaded their first livestream, titled "Live with Christopher Ilitch, Steve Yzerman and Ken Holland.."[4]
On March 23, 2023, they uploaded their first short, titled "Little Z vs. Big Z. 🫶."[5]
Retired numbers[]
As of January 3, 2024, they have retired nine numbers for nine individuals.[6]
- 1, Terry Sawchuk[6]
- 4, Red Kelly[6]
- 5, Nicklas Lidstrom[6]
- 7, Ted Lindsay[6]
- 9, Gordie Howe[6]
- 10, Alex Delvecchio[6]
- 12, Sid Abel[6]
- 19, Steve Yzerman[6]
- 99, Wayne Gretzky[Note 1][7]
Trivia[]
- They have won eleven Stanley Cup titles.[2]
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Gretzky's number was retired all throughout the NHL.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Detroit Red Wings. Detroit Historical Society.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 NHL.com (June 24, 2024). Stanley Cup Champions. NHL.
- ↑ 03-25-13 - Pre-Game - Babcock by Detroit Red Wings. YouTube. March 25, 2013.
- ↑ Live with Christopher Ilitch, Steve Yzerman and Ken Holland. by Detroit Red Wings. YouTube. April 19, 2019.
- ↑ Little Z vs. Big Z. 🫶 by Detroit Red Wings. YouTube. March 23, 2023.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Detroit Red Wings. NHL Records.
- ↑ Perfect setting. CNN Sports Illustrated (February 6, 2000).
