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The NHL expanded into two conferences in 1974; the Campbell Conference and the Whales Conference. In 1993 the League changed the names of the conferences to represent the geographical nature the organization. The Campbell Conference became the Western Conference and the Whales Conference became the Eastern. The Red Wings were in the Whales Conference (Called the Prince of Whales Conference) until a re-organization brought them to the Campbell Conference (or the Clarence Campbell Conference) in the 1981-82 season. So, essentially Detroit has been in the Western/Campbell conference since 1981-But only in the "Western" Conference since 1993. In case your wondering: Prior to 1974 the NHL was organized in two Eastern and Western Divisions; the Wings were in the Eastern Division.
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Why are the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference?
Some say that the Detroit Red Wings are in the Western Conference because of the locations of the Eastern Conference teams. The Red Wings want to be in the Eastern Conference because then they wouldn't have to go on all the west coast trips they take every year to play teams like Anaheim and San Jose. Actually it is because of their original location in the early years of the NHL. Detroit and Chicago are the farthest west of all of the original 6 teams. This is the reason why both were and are still currently in the Western Conference
What team did the Red Wings defeat in 2007 western conference finals?
In the 2007 playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks.
Redwings conference titles?
The Detroit Red Wings were Western Conference champions in 1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, and 2001-02.
Where do the Detroit Red wings stay when in Philadelphia?
Best Western
Did the Detroit Red Wings win game 7 of the 2010 Conference Quarterfinal series?
Yes, the Red Wings defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 6-1 in game 7 to advance to the Conference Semifinals.
What round in the Stanley cup playoffs were the Detroit redwings eliminated in 2011?
After a first round sweep of the Phoenix Coyotes, the Red Wings were defeated by the San Jose Sharks in 7 games in the second round (Western Conference Semifinals).
What western conference team did the red wings not have to beat to become 2002 Stanley cup champs?
Calgary Flames
What things in Michigan that start with d?
· Detroit, Michigan · Dearborn, Michigan · Detroit Lions (NFL) · Detroit Pistons (NBA) · Detroit Red Wings (NHL) · Detroit Tigers (MLB)
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.
When was Detroit Red Wings created?
Detroit Red Wings was created in 1926.
What is the best national hockey team?
Detroit Red Wings!!
What was the Detroit red wings called in 1931?
They have always been called the Detroit red wings.
