Overview
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the NHL's Original Six franchises and among the most decorated teams in league history. Known as "Hockeywown," Detroit has built a legacy of excellence around a winged-wheel crest recognized around the hockey world. Playing at Little Caesars Arena, the Red Wings carry a tradition of star-studded rosters, deep playoff runs, and a famously demanding, knowledgeable fan base that expects contention every year. Few franchises can match Detroit's blend of sustained success and hockey pedigree.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1926, the Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup in 1936 and built a powerhouse dynasty in the 1950s behind Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, and Terry Sawchuk. After decades of struggle, the franchise was reborn in the 1990s and 2000s as "Hockeytown," led by Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom, and a run of championships in 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008. Detroit also holds the NHL record for consecutive playoff appearances, a streak that spanned 25 straight seasons from 1991 to 2016.
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Founded1926
Championships11 (1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008)
Home VenueLittle Caesars Arena
RivalsAvalanche (1990s-2000s blood feud), Blackhawks
Conference Titles6 (1995, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008, 2009)
All-Time IconGordie Howe — "Mr. Hockey"
Retired Numbers1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 19, 91
ColorsRed, white
MascotNone official
OwnershipIlitch family / Ilitch Holdings (Christopher Ilitch, since 2017)