Category Archives: Detroit Red Wings

Zetterberg, Datsyuk lead all-decade team for Red Wings

Posted on December 28, 2019 by ballparkman1955

This will be the first of four all-decade teams for the major sports in Detroit, and the Red Wings team offers some easy choices and maybe a few surprises. In addition to a first team and a runnr-up, there will … Continue reading →

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Red Wings played their first game in 1932 and shut out Chicago in front of 8,000 fans at Olympia Stadium

Posted on December 26, 2019 by ballparkman1955

The city of Detroit had been home to a team in the National Hockey League for six years before the Red Wings took the ice. Detroit’s first team was the Detroit Cougars, who lasted for four seasons from 1926-30. After … Continue reading →

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Here are the best Game 7s in Detroit pro sports history

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ballparkman1955

To a sports fan, the words “Game 7” are magical. Tonight, baseball fans will be treated to Game 7 of the World Series, and the Kansas City Royals are the fortunate hosts to the San Francisco Giants. While it’s hard … Continue reading →

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