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The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes as one of the NHL’s Original Six franchises and were known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. For the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons, the team was called the Detroit Falcons, and in 1932 changed its name to the Red Wings. They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0. They’ve won 11 Stanley Cups, ranking them third behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13), with their last Cup occurring in 2008. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs in 25 consecutive seasons from 1990-91 through 2015-16, which is tied for the third-longest streak in NHL history.

Steve Yzerman, The Captain
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To locals, he was simply known as “The Captain.” Unfortunately overshadowed by two guys named Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux over most of his career, Steve Yzerman finally got the respect he deserved in 1997 when he finally led the Detroit Red Wings to that ever-elusive Stanley Cup, a drought of 42 years had ended. The Captain became a legend. Early Life of Steve Yzerman Yzerman was born in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He began skating at 3 years old, but was still two years too young to play organized hockey with his older brother Mike. At 5 years old, Yzerman…

Grading Steve Yzerman’s Tenure as Red Wings GM
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“Trust the Yzerplan” is a common refrain among Detroit Red Wings fans. The rationale being that general manager Steve Yzerman is a franchise icon and built a dynasty in Tampa Bay before returning to Hockeytown in 2019. Related: What Is the “Yzerplan” Exactly & How Is It Progressing? That said, a healthy dose of skepticism is perfectly fine. In fact, identifying areas for improvement should be encouraged – that’s how we get better. After all, nobody is perfect. (Unless you’re Nicklas Lidstrom.) To do so, we’ll dive into the four main concentrations of Yzerman’s work and grade the Hall-of-Famer on…

Today in Hockey History: May 9
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Today’s history lesson is full of great Stanley Cup Playoff memories, including exciting overtime goals, huge offensive performances, and big-time goaltending. Plus, a Hall of Famer and favorite in Motown is celebrating another trip around the sun. It’s “The Captain’s” Birthday When you are considered one of the greatest players in Detroit Red Wings franchise history, you’ve had quite a career. Steve Yzerman is right up there with players like Gordie Howe, Alex Delvecchio, and Ted Lindsay when mentioning the best players ever to wear the winged wheel on their chest. Yzerman is celebrating his 59th birthday today while sitting…

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Today in Hockey History: May 6
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There has been a wide range of emotions experienced by the teams and fans of the National Hockey League on this date. One of the biggest offensive nights in playoff history went down on May 6, and a fan base had to say goodbye to their favorite team. Let’s begin…

10 NHL Teams With the Most Stanley Cups
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The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Every season, teams must win 16 games to hoist the 132-year-old Silver Chalice, which was donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, a former Governor General of Canada, in 1892.  Initially called the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, professional hockey…

3 Biggest Trades in Red Wings History
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Aug. 8, 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of the trade that sent icon Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles and sent shockwaves around the hockey world. Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, was shipped to the Los Angeles Kings for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, three first-round picks, and $15…

Today in Hockey History: May 1
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The calendar flips over from April to May, which usually means more Stanley Cup playoff moments in the National Hockey League. Some of the “Original Six” franchises celebrated big moments on this date, including one astonishing stat. The THW time machine is gassed up and ready to take on our…

Today in Hockey History: April 30
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April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across the league. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date has had…

Today in Hockey History: April 28
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This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games as well as Stanley Cup Playoff milestones. Also, one of the greatest blueliners in National Hockey League history is celebrating his 53rd trip around the sun today. The THW time machine…

 

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Red Wings FAQ

What year were the Detroit Red Wings founded?

The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes.

When did the Detroit Red Wings play their first game?

They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Detroit Red Wings?

Derek Lalonde is the current head coach for the Detroit Red Wings.