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Brian Oldani

I first developed an interest in writing at a young age, always wanting to write and tell stories. I attended the University of Michigan where I studied economics and minored in writing. Content contributor for the Detroit Red Wings at The Hockey Writers.

4 Takeaways From Red Wings’ West Coast Trip

Brian Oldani | January 13, 2022

When the Nicklas Lidstrom news about returning home broke Tuesday morning, the Detroit Red Wings were amidst the finishing up of a west coast trip. While taking on the Los…

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3 Red Wings Players Looking to Bounce Back in 2022

Brian Oldani | January 3, 2022

Happy New Year’s Detroit Red Wings fans! They’ve uncharacteristically propelled themselves into playoff talks to begin this season. After breaking their 25-year playoff streak, the Red Wings have found themselves…

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3 Red Wings Season Takeaways at the Christmas Break

Brian Oldani | December 27, 2021

The Detroit Red Wings were having a memorable season before heading into the Christmas break, considering the lack of excitement before general manager Steve Yzerman showed up. Dubbing every decision…

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Dear Santa: Red Wings’ 2021 Christmas Wish List

Brian Oldani | December 20, 2021

If head coach Jeff Blashill and general manager Steve Yzerman got together to compound a letter to the all-knowing and powerful Kris Kringle, it would be a nice mix of…

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3 Red Wings Inconsistencies That Need to Be Addressed

Brian Oldani | December 14, 2021

The Detroit Red Wings’ season has been a bit of a roller coaster ride. The club has experienced the highs of win streaks, the longest being five games, while also…

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