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Alex Delvecchio

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 10

February 10, 2021 by Greg Boysen

Boston versus Montreal is one of the greatest rivalries in all of professional sports and both cities had big moments on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, we …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Top Stories Tags Alex Delvecchio, Brett Hull, Milt Schmidt, The Kraut Line

Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Retired Numbers

December 17, 2020 by Devin Little

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down …

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Categories Red Wings History Tags Alex Delvecchio, Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, Ted Lindsay

Happy Birthday to Detroit Red Wings Icon Alex Delvecchio

December 4, 2020 by Ryan Guenter

Longtime and distinguished member of the Detroit Red Wing alumni association Alex Delvecchio turned 89 years young today. An absolute pillar within team history, Delvecchio’s No. 10 was first hung …

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Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags Alex Delvecchio

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 25

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 by Greg Boysen

Aug. 25 has been a very interesting date in National League history as it has provided a little bit of everything. One franchise suspended operations while another packed up and …

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Categories Column, Devils History, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Alex Delvecchio, Dale Hawerchuk, Tim Horton, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: March 25

March 25, 2020 by Greg Boysen

Today’s date is one of firsts throughout National Hockey League history. It has given plenty of new marks in both the regular season and in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Oilers History, Red Wings History Tags Alex Delvecchio, Bobby Hull, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

One for the Ages: Alex Delvecchio’s 1972-73 NHL Season

November 6, 2018 by Nathaniel Oliver

One of the greatest players that hockey has ever seen, Jaromir Jagr, is presently 45 years old. There is a great deal of speculation—possibly too much—about where he will be playing …

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Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags Alex Delvecchio, One For the Ages

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Cheevers Haunts Leafs

November 11, 2016 by Rick Cole

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalkeeper Gerry Cheevers, now trying to win a regular job with the Boston Bruins, took a giant step in that direction last night. He stopped everything …

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Categories Bruins History, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags Alex Delvecchio, Gerry Cheevers, Leo Boivin, Roger Crozier

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Home Sweet Home for Red Wings

March 18, 2016 by Rick Cole
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Some home cooking was just tonic the Detroit Red Wings needed. Returning to their home rink, the Olympia, after a disastrous road trip, the Wings disposed of the Boston Bruins …

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Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags 50 Years Ago, Alex Delvecchio, Ken Broderick, Wayne Carleton

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Bring Bruins Back to Earth

January 30, 2016 by Rick Cole

The lowly Boston Bruins were winners of four games in a row until last night. They came crashing back to earth with a resounding thud as a result of a …

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Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags 50 Years Ago, Alex Delvecchio, Bob Dillabough, Eddie Shack, Jean Beliveau

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Rock Rangers For Fifth Straight Win

December 10, 2015 by Rick Cole

The Detroit Red Wings won their fifth straight game last night with a convincing 7-3 thrashing of the New York Rangers. The game, played at the Olympia in Detroit, was …

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Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags 50 Years Ago, Alex Delvecchio, Andy Bathgate, Bert Marshall, Gordie Howe

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Red Wings Clinch Title

March 26, 2015 by Rick Cole
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The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Rangers 7-4 last night to claim their 13th National Hockey League championship, their first in eight years.  The victory took place before 14, …

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Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History Tags 1965, Alex Delvecchio, Sid Abel

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Red Wings Take Over First

March 10, 2015 by Rick Cole
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Delvecchio’s last-minute marker does it The Detroit Red Wings now sit atop the National Hockey League standings after they edged the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 last night in Detroit. Alex Delvecchio’s …

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Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History Tags 1965, Alex Delvecchio, Frank Nighbor
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