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Tony Wolak

Tony Wolak is based in the Washington D.C. area and covers the Detroit Red Wings for THW. As a former junior and college hockey player, Tony has a unique perspective on Red Wings topics.

Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings

Tony Wolak | August 9, 2022

It’s been 32 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…

15 Craziest Things Ever Thrown on the Ice

Tony Wolak | August 8, 2022

NHL fans cheer and they boo. They celebrate game-winning goals and they mock-chant opponents. They even have creative ways to suggest referees get glasses. But for a select few, it’s…

New York Rangers’ 50-Goal Scorers

Tony Wolak | July 28, 2022

The New York Rangers have been around since the very beginnings of the NHL as an Original Six team. Joining as the last of the “six” in 1926, the Rangers…

NHL Owners: Who Are They?

Tony Wolak | July 22, 2022

NHL players are extremely well known to fans. Even many coaches and general managers are recognized by those who watch the game. But what about the owners? The people who…

Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers

Tony Wolak | July 16, 2022

During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…

Red Wings Overhaul Lineup with Surprising Free Agent Signings

Tony Wolak | July 14, 2022

The Detroit Red Wings made more than a splash in free agency on Wednesday – they made waves.  In all, the organization signed eight free agents, including: C/LW Andrew Copp…

Red Wings News & Rumors: Coaching Staff, Free Agents & More

Tony Wolak | July 12, 2022

It’s been a busy week for the Detroit Red Wings. During the 2022 NHL Draft, the team selected Marco Kasper eighth overall to address a key organizational need, then had…

The Grind Line: Red Wings’ 2022 Draft Grades

Tony Wolak | July 11, 2022

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…

Red Wings Primed to Make a Splash in Free Agency: Needs, Targets & More

Tony Wolak | July 11, 2022

Now that the 2022 NHL Draft is in the rearview mirror, the Detroit Red Wings can turn their focus to the free agent market.  Looking at Detroit’s organizational depth, there…

Red Wings 2022 Draft Preview: Targets, Strategy & More

Tony Wolak | July 5, 2022

Now that the Stanley Cup Final is over, the Detroit Red Wings are back in action, with the 2022 NHL Draft quickly approaching. Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, and Detroit’s scouting…

Red Wings’ No. 8 Pick: Matthew Savoie vs. Brad Lambert

Tony Wolak | July 4, 2022

Who will the Detroit Red Wings select with the eighth-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft? We’ll find out for sure on Thursday. But in the meantime, Devin Little and…

Detroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club

Tony Wolak | July 2, 2022

Though the Detroit Red Wings have been around since the 1926-27 season, they’ve only had a few 50-goal scorers don the winged wheel – only six, in fact. While the…

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