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Detroit Red Wings face crucial offseason after missing playoffs for 8th consecutive year
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings face crucial offseason after missing playoffs for 8th consecutive yearSaturday marks the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL, and for the eighth consecutive season, the Detroit Red Wings will not be participating.
Detroit Red Wings host Special Olympics athletes for heartwarming event at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings host Special Olympics athletes for heartwarming event at Little Caesars ArenaThe Detroit Red Wings pressed pause on their playoff push to share their love of hockey with Special Olympics athletes.
NHL to once again send players back to Olympics in 2026, but will arena be ready?
Read full article: NHL to once again send players back to Olympics in 2026, but will arena be ready?Italian officials want to hold the hockey games at brand new 16,000-seat arena in Milan (which is co-hosting along with Cortina d’Ampezzo), but in what’s become a theme of other construction efforts for the 2026 Games, the Italians are doing things at the last minute and better hope no delays occur.
Detroit Red Wings off to scorching start behind Alex DeBrincat’s NHL-leading 8 goals
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings off to scorching start behind Alex DeBrincat’s NHL-leading 8 goalsThe Detroit Red Wings were expected to be a playoff contender this season, but even the most optimistic fans couldn’t have envisioned a better start.
Buddy’s Pizza coming to Michigan football, basketball, hockey games -- options, cost, and specifics
Read full article: Buddy’s Pizza coming to Michigan football, basketball, hockey games -- options, cost, and specificsBuddy’s Pizza has reached a deal with the University of Michigan to sell pizza at concession stands during football, basketball, and hockey games.
Body check doubt with a new adult hockey program at Ann Arbor Ice Cube
Read full article: Body check doubt with a new adult hockey program at Ann Arbor Ice CubeThe new co-ed program is open to adults aged 18 and older who want to learn the fundamentals of the game and practice their skills at the Cube.
Red Wings place Jakub Vrana on waivers as Robby Fabbri returns to lineup
Read full article: Red Wings place Jakub Vrana on waivers as Robby Fabbri returns to lineupIn a surprising move, the Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers as the team makes room for the return of Robby Fabbri.
Red Wings’ Jakub Vrana back from player assistance program
Read full article: Red Wings’ Jakub Vrana back from player assistance programDetroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana practiced for the first time in two months, returning to the team after entering the player assistance program of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association.
Ohio State says hockey player accused of using racial slurs against Michigan State player will ‘not compete’
Read full article: Ohio State says hockey player accused of using racial slurs against Michigan State player will ‘not compete’Officials are sending home an Ohio State University men’s hockey player nearly two weeks after he allegedly used racial slurs against a Michigan State University player during a game.
Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena now open in Ann Arbor after warm fall weather
Read full article: Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena now open in Ann Arbor after warm fall weatherAnn Arbor Parks & Recreation announced on the arena’s website that warm temperatures are delaying the opening of the ice arena to Saturday, Nov. 19.
Danault’s overtime goal gives Kings 5-4 win over Red Wings
Read full article: Danault’s overtime goal gives Kings 5-4 win over Red WingsPhillip Danault scored 1:12 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Los Angeles Kings handed the Detroit Red Wings their first loss with a 5-4 victory.
Red Wings winger Tyler Bertuzzi out 4-6 weeks after getting hit by puck
Read full article: Red Wings winger Tyler Bertuzzi out 4-6 weeks after getting hit by puckDetroit Red Wings left winger Tyler Bertuzzi will miss the next 4-6 weeks after sustaining an upper body injury while blocking a shot on Saturday night vs. the Devils.
University of Michigan parts with hockey coach Mel Pearson following investigation into team culture
Read full article: University of Michigan parts with hockey coach Mel Pearson following investigation into team cultureThe University of Michigan is parting with head hockey coach Mel Pearson following an investigation into the program’s culture under his watch.
NHL Free Agency: 5 new players the Red Wings just signed
Read full article: NHL Free Agency: 5 new players the Red Wings just signedSteve Yzerman had a busy Wednesday. NHL Free Agency opened at noon on July 13, and the Detroit Red Wings were among the busiest of teams, bringing in a slew of new players, all of which are sure to get some serious ice time.
Report: Red Wings expected to sign ex-Wolverine, Ann Arbor native Andrew Copp
Read full article: Report: Red Wings expected to sign ex-Wolverine, Ann Arbor native Andrew CoppThe Detroit Red Wings are reportedly planning to sign Ann Arbor native Andrew Copp to a multi-year deal to kick off the NHL Free Agency period.
Red Wings hire Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as new head coach
Read full article: Red Wings hire Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as new head coachThe Detroit Red Wings announced the hiring of Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as their new head coach, the team and Yzerman confirmed on Thursday.
Bernie Smilovitz: What it was like when Red Wings won Stanley Cup in 1997
Read full article: Bernie Smilovitz: What it was like when Red Wings won Stanley Cup in 1997Trying to remember what happened 25 years ago is a difficult task. But the Red Wings winning their first Stanley Cup in 42 years feels like it happened 42 minutes ago.
🔒 Relive the Red Wings 1997 Stanley Cup win with this WDIV archive footage
Read full article: 🔒 Relive the Red Wings 1997 Stanley Cup win with this WDIV archive footageWe’re marking 25 years since the Detroit Red Wings broke their decades-long Stanley Cup drought and brought the cup home back in 1997.
What Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said about coach search, state of rebuild
Read full article: What Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said about coach search, state of rebuildDetroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman talked to the media on Monday, just two days after announcing the firing of head coach Jeff Blashill.
Al Sobotka says Red Wings employee who turned him in for urinating in drain is new Zamboni driver
Read full article: Al Sobotka says Red Wings employee who turned him in for urinating in drain is new Zamboni driverAl Sobotka said the Detroit Red Wings employee who turned him in for urinating in a drain while working has taken over as the team’s new Zamboni driver since Sobotka’s termination.
Former Zamboni driver Al Sobotka talks urinating incident, Red Wings firing, would he return?
Read full article: Former Zamboni driver Al Sobotka talks urinating incident, Red Wings firing, would he return?Former Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka spoke one-on-one with Local 4 about the urinating incident, being fired by the team, his current mental state and whether he would go back to his old job, if asked.
Zamboni driver Al Sobotka fired by Detroit Red Wings for urinating into ice pit, lawsuit says
Read full article: Zamboni driver Al Sobotka fired by Detroit Red Wings for urinating into ice pit, lawsuit saysLongtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka was fired by the Detroit Red Wings because he urinated into an ice pit while working, according to a wrongful termination lawsuit.
Longtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka sues Detroit Red Wings over termination
Read full article: Longtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka sues Detroit Red Wings over terminationLongtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka is suing the Detroit Red Wings, claiming he was wrongly fired because a medical condition forced him to urinate in an ice pit while working.
2 Metro Detroit police officers give back to special needs community in brother’s honor
Read full article: 2 Metro Detroit police officers give back to special needs community in brother’s honorTwo Metro Detroit police officers are giving back to the special needs community in their brother’s honor.
This Grosse Pointe bar is a fan favorite for watching a big game
Read full article: This Grosse Pointe bar is a fan favorite for watching a big gameFrom classic burgers to hot dogs with the perfect snap, Marge’s Bar and Grill has just what you want to eat while watching a big game! This homey bar, with old school food and sports memorabilia on the walls, has been run by Jim Depuys’ family since the 1960s.
Lawsuit: Youth hockey leaders didn’t stop antisemitic bullying, tried to cover up evidence
Read full article: Lawsuit: Youth hockey leaders didn’t stop antisemitic bullying, tried to cover up evidenceA 15-year-old boy is suing three players on an under 16 youth hockey team, their parents and the coach after he said he endured antisemitic bullying until he quit the team.
Gourde scores 2 in 4-goal 3rd, Kraken rally past Red Wings
Read full article: Gourde scores 2 in 4-goal 3rd, Kraken rally past Red WingsYanni Gourde scored two of Seattle’s four goals in the third period, including the winner with 6:47 remaining, and the Kraken rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
Schmaltz’s 4 points help Coyotes waltz past Red Wings, 9-2
Read full article: Schmaltz’s 4 points help Coyotes waltz past Red Wings, 9-2Nick Schmaltz followed his franchise-record seven-point game with two goals and two assists as the Arizona Coyotes overwhelmed the Detroit Red Wings 9-2 on Tuesday.
Ex-Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek slams Ovechkin, says NHL should suspend Russian contracts
Read full article: Ex-Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek slams Ovechkin, says NHL should suspend Russian contractsFormer Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek took to Twitter over the weekend, calling for the NHL to suspend contracts of all Russian players after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Clarkston native, Western Michigan hockey captain, faces sexual assault charge
Read full article: Clarkston native, Western Michigan hockey captain, faces sexual assault chargeA Clarkston native and captain of the Western Michigan University hockey team is facing a sexual assault charge after an incident at a party, officials said.
History 4 All: ‘Super Smith bros’ make NHL history together
Read full article: History 4 All: ‘Super Smith bros’ make NHL history togetherIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re sitting down with brothers and teammates Gemel and Givani Smith, who have made history together in the NHL as Detroit Red Wings.
Marner’s 4-goal game lifts Maple Leafs over Red Wings 10-7
Read full article: Marner’s 4-goal game lifts Maple Leafs over Red Wings 10-7Mitchell Marner had four goals and two assists, including a natural hat trick during the first 9:19 of the second period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs withstood a third-period rally to down the Detroit Red Wings 10-7.
Video: U.S. women hockey overcome sloppy start, beat Czech Republic
Read full article: Video: U.S. women hockey overcome sloppy start, beat Czech RepublicIt wasn’t pretty, but the U.S. women’s hockey team took down the Czech Republic 4-1 with a sloppy effort in their quarterfinal tilt at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Video: U.S. men’s hockey team overcomes slow start, beats China 8-0
Read full article: Video: U.S. men’s hockey team overcomes slow start, beats China 8-0The U.S. men's hockey team got off to a slow start, but ended up crushing China 8-0 thanks to strong showings from Drew Commesso and Sean Farrell.
Video: Nicole Hensley earns shutout for US in 5-0 win over ROC
Read full article: Video: Nicole Hensley earns shutout for US in 5-0 win over ROCGoalie Nicole Hensley and forward Hilary Knight put together strong performances for the U.S. en route to an impressive 5-0 win over the ROC to stay unbeaten at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Video: U.S. women’s hockey take down Finland in first game of 2022 Olympics
Read full article: Video: U.S. women’s hockey take down Finland in first game of 2022 OlympicsThe U.S. women's hockey team took down Finland in their first game of the 2022 Winter Olympics by a score of 5-2 as both Kendall Coyne Schofield and Alex Carpenter finished the day with a pair of goals each.
Rockford woman 1 of 8 American officials selected for Winter Olympics women’s hockey tournament
Read full article: Rockford woman 1 of 8 American officials selected for Winter Olympics women’s hockey tournamentMany people working the Winter Games are achieving life-long goals, including a hockey official from Rockford, Michigan, who will be calling the Women’s Hockey Games.
Bunting nets hat trick, Leafs rally in 3rd to beat Red Wings
Read full article: Bunting nets hat trick, Leafs rally in 3rd to beat Red WingsMichael Bunting had three goals, Rasmus Sandin scored the tiebreaker with 2:51 remaining and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for five unanswered goals in the third period to beat the Detroit Red Wings 7-4.
Dear Red Wings: Pickard shines; Yzerman’s downtime; China’s terrible roster ... and more
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Pickard shines; Yzerman’s downtime; China’s terrible roster ... and moreDetroit looked strong all night, not at all intimidated by the likes of Crosby, Letang or Evgeny Malkin.
13 players who recently left Detroit and had more success with other teams
Read full article: 13 players who recently left Detroit and had more success with other teamsMatthew Stafford and Justin Verlander aren't the only former Detroit athletes thriving. Here are 13 players who have left the city in the last decade and found greater success with other teams.
Petersen sharp in return to net, Kings blank Red Wings 4-0
Read full article: Petersen sharp in return to net, Kings blank Red Wings 4-0Cal Petersen stopped all 21 shots he faced in his first start in more than a month, Phillip Danault and Drew Doughty scored in the first period, and the Los Angeles Kings rolled to a 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings.