[28], The Red Wings made the Stanley Cup Finals in three consecutive years during the early 1940s. [102][103][104][105][106], In 1993, former Montreal Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman was hired as the new head coach. The NHL made this time of year more fun in 1980 when it established a … [83][84][85][86] They made it all the way to the conference finals against the powerful Edmonton Oilers, but lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions in five games. Most assists in a season: 90, Steve Yzerman (1988–89), Most points in a season: 155, Steve Yzerman (1988–89), Most points in a season, rookie: 87, Steve Yzerman (. [61] However, they came away empty-handed. As of 2021[update], the Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cup championships of any NHL franchise based in the United States (11)[6] and are third overall in total Stanley Cup championships, behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13). [194][195] The Red Wings lost Game 7 to the Sharks by a score of 3–2 and were eliminated. Petr Mrazek had earned the starting goaltender role from Jimmy Howard, and Kronwall was suspended for Game 7 as Tampa Bay erased a 3–2 deficit to win the series. [243] On May 26, 2020, the NHL announced that the rest of the season was over for the seven teams that did not qualify for the 24-team Stanley Cup Playoffs, which included the Red Wings. [172] Osgood never left the net for the remainder of the playoffs, as the Red Wings came back in that series on their way to winning their 11th Stanley Cup. From 1968 to 1982, the Wings had 14 he… During a subsequent meeting on May 15, the league approved a franchise to the Townsend-Seyburn group of Detroit and named Charles A. Hughes as governor. [245][246] The Red Wings also became the second team since the 2004–05 NHL lockout, and the subsequent start of the salary cap era, to finish with a sub-.300 points percentage, along with the 2016–17 Colorado Avalanche. 1925–26 . [249], The Red Wings' jerseys (traditionally known in hockey as "sweaters") have been more or less the same since the 1930s – a white or red base with red or white piping. [238], On April 19, 2019, the Red Wings announced that Steve Yzerman would rejoin the team as general manager and executive vice president. [254] The Red Wings kept their design as close to original as possible, the exceptions being: On the road (white) jersey, there was more red on the sleeves as the color panel began closer to the shoulder, and the letters of the captain and alternate captains were moved to the right shoulder. They did so, however, in a relatively weak division, as no other team in the Norris finished above .500. Detroit Red Wings Statistics and History Leagues -> NHL -> Detroit Red Wings The Detroit … Steve Yzerman (1988-89), 65, Most Points, Season: [261] The throwbacks are primarily white with five red horizontal stripes on the body, the broadest middle stripe bearing "Detroit" in bold letters, and three red stripes on the sleeves. [129] Bowman and Hasek both retired after the season. 1926" was printed inside the back of the collar. The Red Wings' 3–0 victory over the Dallas Stars on April 27, 2013 preserved their streak of 22 consecutive playoff appearances. [12][16] The Cougars were outscored 7–2 in the two-game series with the Toronto Maple Leafs. [257][258], The Red Wings have rarely used any alternate logos or uniforms since the trend became popular in the 1990s, the sole exceptions were select games of the 1991–92 season commemorating the league's 75th anniversary, and for a commemorative game on January 27, 1994 at Chicago Stadium. [279] This ban was later loosened to allow for the octopus twirling to take place at the Zamboni entrance. An asterisk (*) indicates a playoff appearance. ", "Tragic anniversary: Vladimir Konstantinov stepped into a rented limousine 15 years ago", "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search --Player -- Nicklas Lidstrom", "Red Wings goalie Hasek announces retirement", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Detroit_Red_Wings&oldid=1016780194, Professional ice hockey teams in Michigan, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2021, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [29][30] Through the rest of the decade, the team made the playoffs every year, and reached the Finals three more times. [90][91][92] The following season, Yzerman scored 62 goals, but the team missed the playoffs. [120] In 2000, the Red Wings would finish second in the Central Division. [37] It was also the last season as head coach for Adams, who stepped down after the season to concentrate on his duties as general manager. The official National Hockey League web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. Detroitland: A Collection of Movers, Shakers, Lost Souls, and History Makers from Detroit’s Past (Painted Turtle) Richard Bak. Traded Away. [66] Harkness was forced to resign in 1974, ending the period colloquially referred to as "Darkness with Harkness". [275] During the playoffs, Joe Louis Arena was generally adorned with a giant octopus with red eyes, nicknamed "Al" after head ice manager Al Sobotka. Figures are updated after each completed NHL season. Jeff Riger: Primary radio intermission and post-game host. Steve Yzerman (1988-89), 155, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 25, 4:16AM. Larry Johnston 1972-1974. Detroit’s hockey team which is now known as the Detroit Red Wings, started as the Detroit Cougars on September 25, 1926. [47][48] In December 1952, James E. Norris died. [118][119] Also acquired at the trade deadline were defenseman Ulf Samuelsson, winger Wendel Clark, and goaltender Bill Ranford. [231], On February 10, 2017, club owner Mike Ilitch died. Detroit Red Wings all-time defensemen stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown in the NHL. [253] The Red Wings, like all NHL teams, updated their jerseys to the new Rbk Edge standard for the 2007–08 NHL season. [184], The Red Wings began the 2009–10 NHL season in Stockholm, losing both games to the St. Louis Blues 4–3 and 5–3, respectively. [178][179] In the playoffs, the Red Wings swept the Columbus Blue Jackets, then defeated the eighth-seeded Anaheim Ducks in a hard-fought seven game series. Most shutouts in a season: 12, Terry Sawchuk (1951–52, Longest home win streak in NHL history: 23 games (November 5, 2011 to February 19, 2012), Most wins in a season in NHL history: 62 (1995–96), This page was last edited on 9 April 2021, at 01:17. 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[27] In 1938, the Montreal Canadiens and the Red Wings became the first NHL teams to play in Europe, playing in Paris and London. [235] The Red Wings finished the 2017–18 season with a 30–39–13 record. Trevor Thompson: TV pre-game and post-game show host and reporter. Helpful. The move to the Eastern Conference allowed them to play a majority of their games against teams in the Eastern Time Zone. Detroit Falcons (1930-1932) Detroit Cougars (1926-1930) Franchise: Detroit Red Wings ... General Managers History. [135][136][137] The Mighty Ducks shocked the hockey world when they swept the Red Wings in four games en route to a Finals appearance. [221][222] On April 9, 2014, the Red Wings clinched their 23rd consecutive playoff appearance. [143] Notwithstanding, the Red Wings would finish atop of the Central Division and the NHL standings. [199][200] Detroit signed goaltender Ty Conklin for his second stint with the team. [132] In the market for a new starting goaltender after Hasek's retirement, they signed Curtis Joseph from the Toronto Maple Leafs to a three-year, $24 million deal. Take a look as Erne scores a beautiful milestone goal for the Wings. The bottom of each sleeve featured a thick white stripe from wrist to elbow. He's a very good writer in conveying the past history of the team from its beginnings. 6 Greatest NHL Team", "Blackhawks rebuild began with botched Chelios trade that was never supposed to happen", "Timeline: LAKings.com's Best of the 2000s", "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Pavel Datsyuk", "2001-02 Red Wings voted No. Between the 1966–67 and 1982–83 seasons, the Red Wings made the playoffs only two times. [9] During a subsequent meeting on May 15, the league approved a franchise to the Townsend-Seyburn group of Detroit and named Charles A. Hughes as governor. [15], The Cougars made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 1929 with Carson Cooper leading the team in scoring. [204], During the season, the Red Wings won an NHL-record 23 consecutive home games. [67][68][69], In the expansion season of 1967–68, the Red Wings acquired longtime star left-winger Frank Mahovlich from the defending Cup champions in Toronto. [24] The team then lost in the semi-finals to the New York Rangers. The crest on the front of the jersey was a stylized red D. The words "Red Wings" were printed in all capital letters on the left side of the collar, and the phrase "EST. [137][138][139], In the offseason, long time Red Wing Fedorov signed with the Mighty Ducks as a free agent. 1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008 Stanley Cup Final appearances: 23 When James Norris bought the Detroit Falcons, he renamed his new team the Red Wings after the Winged Wheelers, a team he played for in Montreal during his childhood. [141] Joseph, despite being one of the highest-paid players in the NHL, spent part of the season in the minor leagues. [156][157], Continuing the shakeup of the Red Wings roster, the offseason saw the departure of Brendan Shanahan, the return of Dominik Hasek and the retirement of Steve Yzerman. His books on the City of Detroit are also exceptional. [177] Although they finished second in the conference to the San Jose Sharks, the Wings became the first team in NHL history to top 100 points in nine straight seasons. [250] The Red Wings only wear the vertical arched letters in the regular season and playoffs, while using straight serifed nameplates during the preseason. He was succeeded by minor league coach Tommy Ivan. Habs defenseman Doug Harvey tried to gain control of the wobbly puck with his glove, but instead redirected it past Montreal goalie Gerry McNeil. Please note that players may not be in the uniform of the correct team in these images. March 31, 2019 : Detroit Red Wings : Jonathan Bernier, placed on injured reserve; Kaden Fulcher, recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the. The Red Wings, one of the “Original Six” teams that made up the NHL from 1942 until the league’s expansion in 1967, are not only one of hockey’s oldest franchises but also one of its most successful teams, having won 11 … [311], These players rank in the top ten in franchise history in scoring as of the end of the 2018–19 season. 13 offers from $10.35. 5 Greatest NHL Team", "1987-88 Oilers voted No. Detroit acquires Dan Maloney, Terry Harper, and 1976 second round pick (Jim Roberts) to the Los Angeles Kings for Marcel Dionne and Bart Crashley. Detroit Red Wings 1987 Draft Picks; Overall Round Player; 11: 1: Yves Racine: 32: 2: Gord Kruppke: 41: 2: Bob Wilkie: 52: 3: Dennis Holland: 74: 4: Mark Reimer: 95: 5: Radomir Brazda: 116: 6: Sean Clifford: 137: 7: Mike Gober: 158: 8: Kevin Scott: 179: 9: Mikko Haapakoski: 200: 10: Darin Banister: 221: 11: Craig Quinlan: 242: 12: Tomas Jansson Between 1967 and 1983, Detroit only made the playoffs twice, winning one series. [36], During the 1950 Stanley Cup semi-finals, Leo Reise Jr. scored the winning goal in overtime, which prevented the Maple Leafs from winning four straight championships. [53], The 1954–55 season ended a run of seven straight regular season titles, an NHL record. [49] He was succeeded as team president by his daughter, Marguerite, which made her the first woman to head an NHL franchise. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [251][252], The Hockey News voted the Red Wings' "winged wheel" logo the second best in the league in 2008. Some hockey portraits on this site are licensed from Images on Ice, Hockey’s Photo Agency. 19. [25], In 1934, the Red Wings made the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time, with John Sorrell scoring 21 goals over 47 games and Larry Aurie leading the team in scoring. Detroit Red Wings. Andrew Podnieks. This was the Red Wings' fourth Stanley Cup in 11 years. The Red Wings: The Most Complete Detroit Red Wings Book Ever Published. Murray Wing 1974. [174] Zetterberg scored the winning goal in the decisive game, and was also named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs. [55] Detroit and Montreal once again met, in the 1956 Stanley Cup Finals, but this time the Canadiens won the Stanley Cup, their first of five in a row. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. Episode #200 - The History of the Detroit Red WingsThanks for watching!Narrated by Brent. [262], The Red Wings wore alternative "retro" jerseys for the 2009 NHL Winter Classic in Chicago. [239] On February 21, 2020, the Red Wings became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention before the trade deadline since the Pittsburgh Penguins did so in the 2003–04 season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. This period is derisively known as the "Dead Wings" era. [147] They were then eliminated two nights later in Calgary by the same score in overtime. [14] This was also the first season behind the bench for Jack Adams, who would be the face of the franchise for the next 36 years as either coach or general manager. 4: Murphy proved a steal for Wings in '97", "Red Wings relish memories of night they ended 42-year Stanley Cup drought in 1997", "Two Red Wings Injured, One Seriously, in Crash", "1997-98 Red Wings voted No. [31][32][33][34][35][36], In 1946, one of the greatest players in hockey history came into the NHL with the Red Wings. There is a four-way tie for ninth place in postseason wins, resulting in 12 players listed in that table. In the Finals, the Red Wings swept the Philadelphia Flyers. Red Wings inductees include 65 former players and 12 builders of the sport. (11 Stanley Cups), Record (W-L-T-OTL): The jerseys were based on the uniforms worn by the Detroit Cougars during their inaugural season of 1926–27. Three of the stripes were red, while the fourth was silver. Relish the history of the Detroit Red Wings' successes — and much more. The Red Wings really messed this trade up. [162][304][305] The most recent retired number is Red Kelly's No. [234], The Red Wings played their first regular season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 5, 2017, winning 4–2 over the Minnesota Wild. Following the 1926 Stanley Cup playoffs, during which the Western Hockey League (WHL) was widely reported to be on the verge of folding,[8] the NHL held a meeting on April 17 to consider applications for expansion franchises, at which it was reported that five different groups sought a team for Detroit. [310], All the players who have served as team captain with the Detroit franchise. The Red Wings honored Abel’s #12, and no other Red Wings will ever wear it again. [153] While the game was played for the full 60 minutes, the Predators were allowed to maintain their 1–0 lead from the original game and won 3–2. For the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons the team was called the Detroit Falcons, and in 1932 changed their name to the Red Wings.[5]. [81] This was the same year that the Red Wings added enforcer Bob Probert, one of the most familiar faces of the team in the 1980s and 1990s. [4] Founded in 1926, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. All rights reserved. Inductee only played for the Red Wings, and was not a team executive or members of the coaching staff. The team was founded in 1926 and plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The franchise and its members have won numerous team and individual awards and honors. 10 Greatest NHL Team", "HOCKEY; After Winning Cup, Hasek Leaves His Crease", "N.H.L. [306], The Red Wings have also made the number 6 of Larry Aurie and the number 16 of Vladimir Konstantinov no longer available for issue. [59], In 1959, the Red Wings missed the playoffs for the first time in 21 years. [287] From 2008 to 2012, a second PA announcer was added to work alongside him, first John Fossen, then Erich Freiny. There are several affiliate stations throughout Michigan and Southwestern Ontario. [247][248] Their .275 points percentage was the worst for an NHL team since the 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers. The seventh game during the 1954 Stanley Cup Finals was won with one of the oddest cup winning goals ever, when the 5'7" left winger Tony Leswick, known more for his relentless checking than scoring prowess, shot a puck towards the Montreal goal from the middle of the ice. [309] Number 99 is also unavailable as it was retired by the league in honor of Wayne Gretzky. [230] They would lose in the first round to the Lightning in five games. [304] Yzerman served as Detroit's captain for 19 seasons, an NHL record, and won the Stanley Cup three times as a player with the Red Wings. Following the 1926 Stanley Cup playoffs, during which the Western Hockey League (WHL) was widely reported to be on the verge of folding, the NHL held a meeting on April 17 to consider applications for expansion franchises, at which it was reported that five different groups sought a team for Detroit. Buy his book. In addition to players and builders, several broadcasters were also awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Wings played their home games at Joe Louis Arena from 1979 until 2017, after playing for 52 years in Olympia Stadium. [276], The 1952 playoffs featured the start of the octopus throw. [102][116][117] As a result, the team dedicated the 1997–98 season to him. [86][87] In 1988, they won their first division title in 23 years. Moving pieces like Red Kelly, Turk Broda, Ted Lindsay, and Glenn Hall to rivals are tough, but the worst trade still haunts Red Wings fans. [154][155] They opened the 2006 playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers with a 3–2 overtime victory at Joe Louis Arena, but the Oilers won four of the next five games to take the series. It was in 1926 that the Detroit Cougars began play in the NHL. [17] In 1930, the Cougars were renamed the Falcons, but their woes continued, as they usually finished near the bottom of the standings, even though they made the playoffs again in 1932. [151] The game was cancelled because of his injury and was made up on January 23, 2006. [82], In the 1986–87 season, with Yzerman, now the captain following the departure of Danny Gare, joined by Petr Klima, Adam Oates, Gerard Gallant, defenseman Darren Veitch and new head coach Jacques Demers, the Red Wings won a playoff series for only the second time in the modern era. WHA hat tricks courtesy Scott Surgent. [152] The Red Wings won the Presidents' Trophy with a 58–16–8 record, earning them 124 points and secured home ice advantage for the entire playoffs. [166][167][168] The Red Wings would then lose to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference finals in six games. 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