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Retired Numbers

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…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Should the Wild Retire Mikko Koivu’s Number?

Aaron Heckmann | July 17, 2020

Mikko Koivu has made a remarkable impression on the Minnesota Wild over the course of his career. Whether it is through his play on the ice or his character and…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Panthers to Retire Luongo’s Number

The Canadian Press | August 12, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. — Roberto Luongo’s No. 1 jersey will be retired by the Florida Panthers on March 7.
The Panthers announced the ceremony date for their now-retired goaltender on Monday. Fittingly, the opponent will be the Montreal Canadiens — Luongo’s hom…

Categories Florida Panthers

Red Wings: Future Numbers Among the Rafters

Andrew Forbes | October 16, 2013

It’s not often you see a player’s number raised into the rafters of arenas around the National Hockey League. Players are honoured quite often by teams for their contributions to…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

You Don’t Wear Number 66

Michael Viola | February 23, 2012

Retiring jersey numbers is a ritual in almost every sport. It is a gesture by a team or league to show appreciation to a certain player for their contributions to…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Profiles

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