Though it did not come as much of a surprise, Detroit Red Wings Captain Henrik Zetterberg made it official on Friday that he was hanging up his skates due to a degenerative back condition. What is amazing is that even though he was in pain, Hank played in all 82 games in each of his final three seasons.
Zetterberg's career ends due to degenerative back condition. #RedWings GM Holland calls captain 'one of the greatest Red Wing players in our history': https://t.co/bliZJhs1rr pic.twitter.com/fb6Rxikv1X
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 14, 2018
Originally a 7th-round selection, Zetterberg racked up 337 goals and 623 assists in 1,082 career games.
Not bad for a 7th-round pick.
Congratulations, Henrik, on a marvelous career. 👏👏👏
Details: https://t.co/jV8FNgnDYz pic.twitter.com/4W4kQnmnKy
— NHL (@NHL) September 14, 2018
In honor of Henrik Zetterberg, here is a tribute video we found by @DRWMoments on Twitter.
Thanks for everything, Captain. pic.twitter.com/7zrwZ9tobs
— Did the Red Wings Win? (@DidThe_WingsWin) September 14, 2018
BONUS CONTENT:
On Monday night, one of Matt Patricia’s dreams came true as he led the Detroit Lions into battle against the New York Jets in Week 1 of the NFL regular season. Unfortunately, that dream quickly became a nightmare as the Jets cruised to a 48-17 victory in what many are considering one of the most disappointing Lions’ games of all-time.
Throughout training camp, we have heard how intense Patricia is while coaching his team but we really never have got to see him in action. Thanks to the NFL Network, we can get a little taste of how Patricia handles himself on the Lions sideline as he was mic’d up for his first game.
Enjoy!
To watch the video, please click on the link below.
https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-lions-news/ddrysdale/must-see-detroit-lions-matt-patricia-micd-vs-new-york-jets/09-2018/195941/
BONUS CONTENT:
#NeverForget: Dylan Larkin, two other Detroit Red Wings run firefighter relay with hockey twist
In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, along with the first responders who risked their lives to save others, Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha, and Tyler Bertuzzi ran the firefighter relay, with a hockey twist.
We are not going to lie, we got tired just watching this!
To check out the video, please click on the link below.
https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-red-wings-news/ddrysdale/neverforget-dylan-larkin-two-detroit-red-wings-run-firefighter-relay-hockey-twist/09-2018/195981/
