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What was the name of the Detroit Red Wings when they first joined the NHL in the 1920s?
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The Detroit Red Wings were originally named the Detroit Cougars in honor of the Victoria Cougars, formerly of the defunct PCHL, whose players were acquired by the new Detroit franchise.
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When were the Detroit Red Wings founded?
The Lions were originally the Portsmouth, Ohio Spartans, founded in 1929. The Spartans joined the NFL in 1930 and moved to Detroit in 1934, becoming the Lions.
Who was the first captain of the Detroit red wings?
In 1933, the old Detroit Falcons were purchased by Mr. James Norris and renamed the Red Wings.
When was the first time that the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup?
1936
What was the first game the Red Wings ever played?
The Detroit Red Wings played their first game on November 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins in Border Cities Arena in Windsor, Ontario. They were known, at the time, as the Detroit Cougars. They would not be renamed the Red Wings until 1932.
Who won the first Norris Trophy?
1953-54 Red Kelly Detroit Red Wings
Who did the Detroit Red Wings play in the first round of the 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs?
Vancouver
When did Steve Yzerman first become captain of the Detroit red wings?
October 7, 1986
When was the first Detroit Red Wings game played at Joe Louis Arena?
Joe Louis Arena, built between 1977 and 1979, held its first event on December 12, 1979: a college basketball game featuring the University of Michigan and University of Detroit. Fifteen days later, the Detroit Red Wings hosted the St. Louis Blues, losing to the Blues 3-2. The Red Wings have won two of their past four Stanley Cups on home ice at the Joe in 1997 and 2002. The arena has also hosted the Detroit Rockers (soccer), Detroit Pistons (NBA - temporary), Detroit Compuware Ambassadors/Junior Red Wings (OHL), Detroit Drive (AFL), Detroit Turbos (lacrosse), and Detroit Shock (WNBA - temporary).
What NHL team drafted the first US player?
Detroit Red Wings, 1968 RW Herb Boxer
Who was the first America to play in the NHL with the original six teams?
the Detroit red wings
Who was the Detroit red wings first coach to lead them to a Stanley Cup?
Jack Adams - 1936Jack Adams coached the Red Wings to their first Stanley Cup victory in 1936. The Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in a five game series in which the Wings won in four. They won their first Cup on the road in Toronto on April 11th, 1936 with a final score of 3-2.
When was Wayne Gretzky's first pro game?
october 6, 1988 verse the Detroit red wings where the kings won 8-2
