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+====== Detroit Red Wings ======
+===== Foundation Year =====
+The Detroit Red Wings franchise dates back to the 1926–27 NHL season, when the Detroit Cougars debuted as an expansion team [([[https://records.nhl.com/det/overview/season-by-season-record|NHL Records]])]
+===== Original Team Name =====
+Before becoming the Red Wings, the franchise played as the Detroit Cougars from 1926 to 1930 after relocating players from the defunct Victoria Cougars of the WHL [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== Falcons Era =====
+The team was renamed the Detroit Falcons in 1930 and kept that name until 1932, when a new owner rebranded the club as the Red Wings [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== Red Wings Name Origin =====
+New owner James E. Norris chose the “Detroit Red Wings” name in 1932, inspired by a winged-wheel emblem from a Montreal athletic club he had belonged to [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== Motor City Logo Meaning =====
+The famous winged-wheel logo was designed to link Detroit’s automotive industry (“Motor City”) with speed and motion on the ice [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== Most U.S. Stanley Cups =====
+Detroit has won 11 Stanley Cup championships, the most by any NHL team based in the United States [([[https://www.prostockhockey.com/hockey-resources/original-six/detroit-red-wings/|Pro Stock Hockey]])]
+===== Overall Cup Rank =====
+With 11 titles, the Red Wings trail only the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs for the most Stanley Cups in NHL history [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== First Stanley Cup Win =====
+The Red Wings captured their first Stanley Cup in 1936, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs, and then repeated as champions in 1937 [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== 1950s Dynasty Core =====
+During their dominant run from 1949–50 to 1954–55, five players—Gordie Howe, Red Kelly, Ted Lindsay, Marcel Pronovost, and John Wilson—played on all four Detroit Stanley Cup–winning teams of that era [([[https://www.hhof.com/hockeypedia/detroitredwings_4950_5455.html|Hockey Hall of Fame]])]
+===== Original Six Status =====
+The Red Wings are one of the NHL’s “Original Six” franchises, a group of teams that formed the league’s core from 1942 until expansion in 1967 [([[https://www.prostockhockey.com/hockey-resources/original-six/detroit-red-wings/|Pro Stock Hockey]])]
+===== Long Playoff Streak =====
+Detroit made the playoffs in 25 consecutive seasons from 1990–91 through 2015–16, the longest such streak in modern NHL history [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== Hockeytown Nickname =====
+“Hockeytown” became Detroit’s signature hockey moniker in 1996, when the Red Wings launched a marketing campaign and placed the word at center ice [([[https://octopusthrower.com/why-did-the-red-wings-start-calling-detroit-hockeytown/|Octopus Thrower]])]
+===== Hockeytown Trademark =====
+The phrase “Hockeytown,” when used with the winged-wheel logo, is a registered trademark owned by the Red Wings organization [([[https://history.vintagemnhockey.com/page/show/1167472-warroad-the-original-hockeytown-usa|Vintage MN Hockey]])]
+===== Olympia Stadium Tenure =====
+Before moving downtown, Detroit played at Olympia Stadium for 52 years, from 1927 until their final game there on December 15, 1979 [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== First Game At Joe Louis =====
+The Red Wings played their first game at Joe Louis Arena on December 27, 1979, shortly after leaving Olympia Stadium [([[https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/this-day-in-history-red-wings-play-first-game-at-joe-louis-arena/|CBS Detroit]])]
+===== Joe Louis Cup Wins =====
+Joe Louis Arena hosted four Red Wings Stanley Cup–clinching seasons: 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008 [([[https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/this-day-in-history-red-wings-play-first-game-at-joe-louis-arena/|CBS Detroit]])]
+===== Little Caesars Arena Move =====
+Since the 2017–18 season, the Red Wings have played their home games at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== Octopus Tradition Origin =====
+The famous octopus-throwing tradition began in 1952 when fishmonger Pete Cusimano tossed an octopus onto the ice, its eight tentacles symbolizing the eight playoff wins then needed to win the Stanley Cup [([[https://www.goteambot.com/red-wings-fans-weird-octopus-tradition-explained/|TEAMBOT]])]
+===== Al The Octopus Mascot =====
+That 1952 octopus toss eventually inspired “Al the Octopus,” the modern octopus mascot associated with the Red Wings and their playoff runs [([[https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/04/15/how-an-octopus-became-the-mascot-of-the-detroit-red-wings/|ClickOnDetroit]])]
+===== Longest NHL Game Involving Wings =====
+Detroit played in the longest game in NHL history in 1936, when the Red Wings and Montreal Maroons battled into a sixth overtime before Detroit won 1–0 [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1752891265152323/posts/1897398420701606/|Detroit Red Wings Historical Facts and Trivia]])]
+===== 23 Straight Home Wins =====
+In 2011–12, Detroit set an NHL record by winning 23 consecutive home games, a streak that stood as the longest home winning run in league history [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== Mr. Hockey Nickname =====
+Gordie Howe, the franchise’s most iconic legend, was nicknamed “Mr. Hockey” and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history [([[https://www.vintagedetroit.com/20-best-nicknames-in-red-wings-history/|Vintage Detroit]])]
+===== Demolition Man Moniker =====
+Gritty net-front forward Tomas Holmström earned the nickname “Demolition Man” in Sweden due to his bruising, physical style before bringing that presence to Detroit [([[https://www.vintagedetroit.com/20-best-nicknames-in-red-wings-history/|Vintage Detroit]])]
+===== Terrible Ted Reputation =====
+Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay was known as “Terrible Ted” for his ferocious, intimidating play during his four-time Stanley Cup–winning career in Detroit [([[https://www.vintagedetroit.com/20-best-nicknames-in-red-wings-history/|Vintage Detroit]])]
+===== Gordie Howe’s Points Record =====
+Gordie Howe holds the franchise record for regular-season points with 1,687, topping the Red Wings’ all-time scoring list [([[https://records.nhl.com/det/records/skater-records/points/most-points-career|NHL Records]])]
+===== Steve Yzerman’s Points Total =====
+Captain Steve Yzerman ranks second in Detroit history with 1,514 regular-season points, all recorded with the Red Wings [([[https://records.nhl.com/det/records/skater-records/points/most-points-career|NHL Records]])]
+===== Alex Delvecchio’s Longevity =====
+Alex Delvecchio sits among Detroit’s all-time scoring leaders with 1,550 points, reflecting a remarkably long and productive career with the club [([[https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/teams/detroit-red-wings-players-career-nhl-stats.html|QuantHockey]])]
+===== Lidstrom’s Elite Production =====
+Defenseman Nicklas Lidström is also near the top of the Red Wings’ career scoring list, highlighting how unusually productive he was from the blue line [([[https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/60/detroit-red-wings|Elite Prospects]])]
+===== Hall Of Fame Volume =====
+Detroit boasts 58 former team members in the Hockey Hall of Fame, reflecting the franchise’s star-studded history [([[https://wrif.com/galleries/detroit-red-wing-hall-of-famers/|WRIF]])]
+===== Yzerman’s Captaincy Length =====
+Steve Yzerman served as Detroit’s captain for 19 seasons, making him the longest-serving captain in North American major professional sports at the time of his retirement [([[https://usefultrivia.com/sports_trivia/detroit_red_wings_trivia.html|Useful Trivia]])]
+===== 2002 Superteam Reputation =====
+Detroit’s 2001–02 roster is often cited as one of the most star-studded NHL teams ever, featuring multiple future Hall of Famers en route to a Stanley Cup [([[https://puckprose.com/2022/10/05/detroit-red-wings-25-fun-facts-never-forgotten/|Puck Prose]])]
+===== 2009 Winter Classic Win =====
+The Red Wings won the 2009 NHL Winter Classic outdoors at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, defeating the Blackhawks in a marquee New Year’s Day event [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Detroit_Red_Wings|Kiddle]])]
+===== 1990s Return To Glory =====
+The mid-to-late 1990s marked a return to glory for Detroit, with back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1997 and 1998 after decades without a championship [([[https://www.prostockhockey.com/hockey-resources/original-six/detroit-red-wings/|Pro Stock Hockey]])]
+===== Most Successful U.S. Franchise =====
+Over the NHL’s first century, the Red Wings were frequently described as the most successful American NHL franchise due to their championship total and consistency [([[https://www.nhl.com/redwings/team/centennial|Detroit Red Wings Official Site]])]
+===== Russian Five Legacy =====
+The “Russian Five” unit—Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov, Slava Kozlov, Slava Fetisov, and Vladimir Konstantinov—became one of the most famous line combinations in NHL history while playing for Detroit [([[https://puckprose.com/2022/10/05/detroit-red-wings-25-fun-facts-never-forgotten/|Puck Prose]])]
+===== Holmström’s Net-Front Role =====
+Tomas Holmström built a reputation as one of the league’s premier net-front screens, absorbing constant punishment while disrupting opposing goalies on Detroit’s potent power plays [([[https://www.vintagedetroit.com/20-best-nicknames-in-red-wings-history/|Vintage Detroit]])]
+===== Training Camp In Traverse City =====
+The Red Wings hold their main training camp in Traverse City, Michigan, helping popularize the nickname “Hockeytown North” for the area [([[https://history.vintagemnhockey.com/page/show/1167472-warroad-the-original-hockeytown-usa|Vintage MN Hockey]])]
+===== Joe Louis Construction Cost =====
+Joe Louis Arena, home of the Red Wings for nearly four decades, was built in 1979 at a cost of about $34 million [([[https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/this-day-in-history-red-wings-play-first-game-at-joe-louis-arena/|CBS Detroit]])]
+===== Olympia Demolition =====
+After the Red Wings left Olympia Stadium, the historic building sat mostly inactive until it was demolished in the mid-1980s [([[https://arenadigest.com/2017/10/04/arena-history-detroit-red-wings/|Arena Digest]])]
+===== 2008 Cup And Octopus ID Checks =====
+During Detroit’s 2008 Stanley Cup run, some local seafood sellers reportedly required photo ID from customers buying octopus because of the throwing tradition at playoff games [([[https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/04/15/how-an-octopus-became-the-mascot-of-the-detroit-red-wings/|ClickOnDetroit]])]
+===== 25 Fun Facts Collection =====
+A 2022 feature highlighting 25 unforgettable Red Wings facts underscores how arena moves, iconic players, and cultural traditions all shaped the franchise’s identity [([[https://puckprose.com/2022/10/05/detroit-red-wings-25-fun-facts-never-forgotten/|Puck Prose]])]
+===== Top 25 Player Rankings =====
+Modern retrospectives regularly rank Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, and Nicklas Lidström among the top Red Wings of all time, emphasizing different eras of team greatness [([[https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-25-players-detroit-red-wings-gordie-howe-steve-yzerman-ted-lindsay-sergei-fedorov|Daily Faceoff]])]
+===== Yzerman Almost Traded =====
+Some historical accounts and fan discussions note that Detroit once came close to trading Steve Yzerman early in his career before he became a franchise icon [([[https://gobluedetroit.com/2025/10/14/steve-yzerman-fun-facts-red-wings/|Go Blue Detroit]])]
+===== Trivia Book Presence =====
+The Red Wings’ rich history is prominent enough to feature repeatedly in specialized trivia collections, including Hockey Hall of Fame–themed quiz books [([[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2014/10/16/detroit-red-wings-trivia/17351955/|Detroit Free Press]])]

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