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Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 2

Matthew Zator | January 2, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 3 Jan. 2 has been a unique date in National Hockey League history. It has seen two legends of…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 1

Matthew Zator | January 1, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 2 New Year’s Day has meant outdoor hockey for National Hockey League fans over the past few years. That…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired

Tony Wolak | December 29, 2025

As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2025-26 season, these are the Detroit…

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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27

Matthew Zator | December 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 28 On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after…

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Detroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club

Tony Wolak | December 27, 2025

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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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 24 & 25

Matthew Zator | December 24, 2025

It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18

Matthew Zator | December 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 19 The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League.…

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Worst Trades in Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | December 17, 2025

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with former general manager Ken Holland leading…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 15

Matthew Zator | December 15, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 16 Dec. 15 was a very important date in National Hockey History as two legendary arenas hosted their first…

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Red Wings’ 10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team

Patrick Brown | December 13, 2025

The 2001-02 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold. Their league-best 116 points were 15 more than any other team that season, and the roster was…

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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13

Matthew Zator | December 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 14 The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this…

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Red Wings’ Moves That Built a Dynasty in the 1990s

Jordan Orth | December 11, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings organization was seen as a powerhouse and a perennial contender throughout the 1990s, making the Stanley Cup Final in 1995, 1997, and 1998. Many players had…

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