Category: Red Wings
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Wings’ Holland facing a perfect storm this spring
Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Ken Holland has faced a perfect storm this spring. He’s seen another early playoff exit, the retirement of defenseman Nick Lidstrom and the departure of free-agent defenseman Brad Stuart. The Wings are at a crossroads and how well Holland plays his cards over the next couple of months is going…
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Red Wings announce pre-season schedule, will take on Pens, Blackhawks, Caps and Leafs
The Red Wings announced their 2012-13 pre-season schedule today. In their final tune-ups for the regular season, they will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Here’s a look at the schedule, with the Wings’ home games in bold: Wednesday, Sept. 26 – Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday,…
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Veterans will be key for 2012-13 Griffins
By Kyle Kujawa – In the American Hockey League, having a strong group of veterans is essential for success on the ice. Not including goaltenders, the AHL permits teams to play five players who have more than 260 games of professional experience, which includes the NHL, AHL, IHL and European elite leagues. As it stands…
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Preliminary Hockeytown Winter Festival schedule announced
The Red Wings just announced a preliminary schedule for the 2012 Hockeytown Winter Festival. Here it is, so you can start re-adjusting your calendars. DECEMBER 15-26 Celebration of Hockey featuring amateur games, corporate outings and open skates. Information on booking ice time can be obtained by visiting DetroitRedWings.com/icetime. DECEMBER 27-31 Outdoor Festival featuring interactive games,…
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Tweets for No. 5: A compilation of social media messages about Nick Lidstrom
We’ve been tracking how hockey’s social media community has reacted to Nick Lidstrom’s retirement announcement. Here are some of our favorites from other players and people associated with the game. We’ll be posting fan submissions both here and in MiHockeyMag soon, so if you haven’t shared your thoughts on No. 5 on our Facebook page…
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Nick Lidstrom officially announces his retirement
By Michael Caples and Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – For the first time in more than two decades, the Detroit Red Wings will have to prepare for an NHL season without Nick Lidstrom. At a press conference held inside Joe Louis Arena – the building where Lidstrom established himself as one of the best defensemen…
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Flashback: Nick Lidstrom gets the ‘C’
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. Here’s an article from the start of the 2006-07 season, when Lidstrom was named…
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Flashback: Even a gruesome injury wouldn’t stop Lidstrom
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. The following is a column written by USA Today’s Kevin Allen for MiHockey after…
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Flashback: Why Lidstrom is the best Red Wing of all-time
Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. To look back on and celebrate a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain, we have pulled articles and photos about No. 5 from our MiHockey archives. In an October issue of MiHockeyMag, editor Michael Caples argued his case for Lidstrom…
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MiHockey’s Nick Lidstrom photo gallery
Nick Lidstrom is expected to announce his retirement at a press conference Thursday morning. We’re digging into the MiHockey archives to look back on, and celebrate, a tremendous career for the Red Wings’ captain. Here are some of our favorite photos from Lidstrom’s career with the Detroit Red Wings: