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Detroit was granted an expansion franchise in 1926. In the same year, Frank and Lester Patrick, the owners of the Western Hockey League (yes, the owned the WHOLE LEAGUE) folded their operation and agreed to sell their players to the NHL. The new Detroit team purchased the players of the WHL Victoria Cougars and adopted their nickname in honor of the folded franchise. Their red and white striped jersey is still worn by the Wings on special occasions (e.g. Winter Classic). In 1930 the team was renamed the Detroit Falcons. In 1932, the team was bought by James Norris, who had played for the Montreal HC "Winged Wheelers" around the turn of the century. Norris adapted the logo of his old team into the now familiar red winged wheel and changed the team's name to the Detroit Red Wings.
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What is the best national hockey team?
Detroit Red Wings!!
Who was the famous production line for the Detroit Red Wings?
Ted Lindsay, Red Kelly, and Gordie Howe were on the famous production line for the Detroit red wings
What is the Detroit red wings stadium?
The Joe Louis Arena in downtown Detroit.
Do the Detroit red wings have a fight song?
No
When was the last NHL game Bob Probert played for the Detroit Red Wings?
Bob Probert last played for the Detroit Red Wings on April 30, 1994.
When was Detroit Red Wings created?
Detroit Red Wings was created in 1926.
What is the best national hockey team?
Detroit Red Wings!!
When was Detroit Junior Red Wings created?
Detroit Junior Red Wings was created in 1992.
What pantone colors are the Detroit red wings logo?
what is the detroit red wings pantone color
What was the Detroit red wings called in 1931?
They have always been called the Detroit red wings.
Where do the Detroit red wings hockey team from what state?
Detroit is in Michigan, therefore the Red Wings are from Michigan.
Have Detroit red wings come back from being down 0-3?
No.....But they will Tonight
What is Ryan Sproul's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Ryan Sproul is number 48 on the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Adam Almqvist's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Adam Almqvist is number 53 on the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Alexei Marchenko's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Alexei Marchenko is number 47 on the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Brendan Smith's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Brendan Smith is number 2 on the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Cory Emmerton's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Cory Emmerton is number 25 on the Detroit Red Wings.
