Today in Hockey History: Aug. 5 Matthew Zator | August 5, 2022 Aug. 5 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history. It has seen the death of one of the legendary names of the game and the birth of one…
The 5 Most Memorable Pavel Datsyuk Moments Devin Little | July 20, 2022 It is exceptionally rare for an athlete to come along and become something of a human highlight reel in any sport. I’m talking about the ability to make people say,…
Red Wings Dads: Raising the Next NHL Generation Rachel Anderson | June 19, 2022 The love of hockey isn’t something inherent or happened upon for most people. Like many other sports, players spawn from those who played. Thanks to players, raising their families rinkside,…
Red Wings’ 3 Best Agitators in the Modern Era Ben Banfield | June 13, 2022 When it comes to changing the flow of a hockey game, the presence of an agitator on the ice can make all the difference. When the chips are down, and…
Iconic Red Wings Goalie Setups Through the Ages Delaney Rimer | June 7, 2022 The Detroit Red Wings have had a lot of incredible goaltenders throughout franchise history, and some stood out more than others in terms of their play, but also how their…
The Grind Line: Top Red Wings-Avalanche Rivalry Moment Tony Wolak | June 6, 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…
Phantom Sniper Fires Up Red Wings’ “Terrible Ted” THW Archives | March 24, 2022 Back in the 1950s, the Detroit Red Wings were nearly unstoppable. That is, until Jack Adams broke up the band. But before Adams could attempt his own rebuild, the franchise…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Mount Rushmore Tony Wolak | February 21, 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…
Happy Birthday to Detroit Red Wings Icon Alex Delvecchio Ryan Guenter | December 4, 2021 Longtime and distinguished member of the Detroit Red Wing alumni association Alex Delvecchio turned 90 years young today. An absolute pillar within team history, Delvecchio’s No. 10 was first hung…
The Legend of Bob Probert – A Personal Tribute Ryan Guenter | October 17, 2021 Yesterday marked the 19th anniversary of Bob Probert’s retirement from the NHL. Tragically, on July 5 of this wretched year, it is now 11 years since the giant of a…
Hasek & Red Wings: A Match Made in Hockey Heaven Devin Little | October 11, 2021 When I was a young hockey player, I began my journey by wearing the No. 91 in honor of my mother’s favorite hockey player: Sergei Fedorov. I proudly wore that…
70 Years Ago: Red Wings Surprise Rangers in Final Ian McNaughton | October 6, 2021 *Originally published Sep. 2020 Not many of us remember the 1950s, never mind the 1950 Stanley Cup Final between the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers. Before 2020, one…