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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!!
What pantone colors are the Detroit red wings logo?
what is the detroit red wings pantone color
When was Detroit Junior Red Wings created?
Detroit Junior Red Wings was created in 1992.
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
Who won the Norris Trophy in 1992?
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What is Kyle Quincey's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Kyle Quincey is number 27 on the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Willie Coetzee's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Willie Coetzee is number 45 on the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Petr Mrazek's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Petr Mrazek is number 34 on the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Todd Bertuzzi's number on the Detroit Red Wings?
Todd Bertuzzi is number 44 on the Detroit Red Wings.
