The Detroit Red Wings regular season is just around the corner. And while this season will be a completely different experience for everyone involved, we’re looking forward to kicking off the 95th chapter of the historic franchise. Each day as the season draws closer, we’ll be posting a tribute piece to a player who wore … Read more
One of the greatest and most beloved athletes of all time, the legendary Gordie Howe was affectionately known as “Mr. Hockey”. With 26 seasons played in the NHL, he still holds the record for most games played. And on this date in 1980, he etched himself yet again into the history books. When he took … Read more
Throughout the history of Detroit sports, there have been plenty of figures who have become loved by the fans. Here is a list of the top 8 most beloved figures in Detroit sports history. Nicklas Lidstrom Nicklas Lidstrom played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League, all of them with the Detroit Red Wings. He was … Read more
The Sports Carnage boys are back at it this week, discussing Bobby Bonilla day and playing an extended and local edition of start/bench/cut. Round 1 of S/B/C: Steve Yzerman Gordie Howe Niklas Lidstrom
There have been many Hall-of-Fame players to walk through Detroit and play for the Red Wings. Some are still playing, but most are retired. We are blessed as fans to have watched many of these players wear the Winged Wheel. Here is a list of the top ten forwards to call Detroit home. SID ABEL … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings may be the worst team in the NHL at the moment, but as you know, they have been one of the best franchises in the history of the league. The reason for that is because of the great players who have worn the Red Wings sweater over the years. The Athletic … Read more
On June 10th, 2016, Detroit Red Wings great Gordie Howe passed away at the age of 88. Four days later, on June 14th, a public visitation for Howe was held at Joe Louis Arena. At the visitation, a station was set up which allowed fans to share their fondest memories of Mr. Hockey. Here are … Read more
4 years ago, news broke that Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe had passed away at the age of 88. Today is the anniversary of Howe’s death, and we thought we would honor one of the most beloved sports figures in Detroit sports history with this tribute video. RIP, Mr. Hockey.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane (for those of you who are at least 60 years old) and watch some footage of when the Detroit Red Wings took on the Montreal Canadiens all the way back in 1960. Keep an eye out for legends Gordie Howe and Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard mixing it up a … Read more
Detroit Sports Nation would like to extend it’s warmest Angel birthday wishes to Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe. Howe, who would have been 92-years-old today, will forever be known as one of the greatest hockey players of all-time. Enjoy this video that documents the career of Gordie Howe as a tribute to his greatness and to … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings have been fortunate to have some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history suit up for them over the years – perhaps none greater than Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe. Howe would make what would turn out to be his final appearance at Joe Louis Arena on March 28, … Read more
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has endeared himself to Red Wings fans from Day 1. The Waterford, Mich. native has quickly climbed the ranks on the team and is presumed by many to be the obvious choice to don the “C” when a new captain is officially named. Embed from Getty Images And on … Read more
Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman just happened to pick up a Detroit Red Wings Gordie Howe jersey from a sporting goods store in Seattle while he was playing for the Seahawks. Embed from Getty Images Having grown up in Georgia and then playing in Seattle, Coleman wasn’t much of a hockey fan. But he liked … Read more
Mr. Hockey, Mr. Everything, Mr. All-Star, The King of Hockey, The Legend, Mr. Elbows, The Great Gordie, No. 9. Gordie Howe, a Detroit legend, one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of skates. So how did he get to become known simply by his jersey number? Embed from Getty Images As … Read more
No one knew that on this mild Autumn day on October 16, 1946, history was being made. It was in the form of Detroit Red Wings rookie forward, Gordie Howe. Howe made his NHL debut when the Red Wings hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs at Olympia Staduim. Though he donned the #17 on his jersey … Read more
Longtime Detroit Red Wings great and hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe will have his name stripped off of the Stanley Cup. And Howe is not the only one from his era of hockey that this will happen to. The Stanley Cup will be undergoing yet another change of bands this spring when they retire … Read more
