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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.

Griffins Are Michigan’s Best Hope for Playoff Hockey

It’s no secret that the state of Michigan is practically frothing at the mouth to see their teams not only have successful seasons, but do some damage in the playoffs as well. Led the Detroit Lions’ recent run in the National Football League’s playoffs, we’ve seen local and statewide media turn their attention to the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings as they continue their battle to end their seven-year playoff drought. But just as the Red Wings were becoming the toast of Detroit, the team suffered an implosion at perhaps the most critical point of the season. As the month of…

Today in Hockey History: March 18

If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date for you. Plenty of memories were made in Montreal, Boston, Detroit and Chicago over the years. Plus, some Hall of Famers put up some great performances over the years and a couple of Anaheim Ducks’ rookies made some history as well. Let’s take our daily trip back through the decades to see the best this date has brought us. Montreal Canadiens: The Leaders in Making History Howie Morenz scored five goals for his 10th career hat trick, on March 18, 1930,…

When Will the Red Wings’ Top Prospects Arrive in the NHL?

With the regular season wrapping up around the junior and college ranks, a handful of Detroit Red Wings prospects find themselves playing key roles for their respective teams. While the team has one of the league’s top prospect systems, when can we expect to see some of its top prospects in a Winged Wheel jersey? G Trey Augustine 2023-24 stats (Michigan State University – NCAA): 21-8-2, .919 save percentage (SV%), 2.86 goals-against average (GAA), three shutouts After being seen as a surprise pick by general manager Steve Yzerman in last year’s draft, even with being the third-ranked North American goaltender,…

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Today in Hockey History: March 8

This date in National Hockey League history has memories that extend over nearly a century. There were some great old-school moments in Detroit, the 1970s provided us with some stellar performances, and there were plenty of franchise firsts and records set. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to…

 

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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.