Archive for February, 2010

Detroit Red Wings News – Snapshots – MLive.com

The Detroit Free Press’s Helene St. James reports that a mix of American and Canadian-born Red Wings kept an eye on the U.S.-Switzerland game during practice, but have planned a team gathering of sorts for this evening’s Canada-Russia tilt: February Continued

When the medals are handed out and the Olympic hockey tournament comes to an end, the race for the NHL playoffs will be just getting started. At the beginning of the season, most Red Wing fans probably didn’t think that Jimmy Howard would outplay Continued

Ilitch Holdings Inc. President and Chief Executive Christopher Ilitch, left, presents a Detroit Red Wings jersey to Tom Wilson during a news conference in Detroit, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Wilson has joined Ilitch Holdings Inc., the company that Continued

As the Detroit Examiner’s Mike Mouat noted , Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood auctioned off a unique opportunity during the Toast of Hockeytown last December, offering an afternoon’s worth of pond hockey at Osgood’s super-duper backyard rink and Continued

On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the lineup on Monday, March 1, against the Colorado Avalanche . Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in a Continued

Detroit Red Wings – Red Wings’ Dan Cleary ‘OK’ after taking shot off foot; Swedish – MLive.com

Red Wings’ Dan Cleary ‘OK’ after taking shot off foot; Swedish – MLive.com
DETROIT — Detroit Red Wings forward Dan Cleary said he was going for precautionary X-rays after taking a shot off the right foot in Sunday’s practice. Cleary doesn’t believe it’s serious, however. “I think it’s OK,” Cleary said. Three Swedish

Ex-Pistons CEO Tom Wilson joins Ilitch organization, which controls – Los Angeles Times
DETROIT (AP) — Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, was hired Tuesday to help lead a rival that controls the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers. Wilson joins Ilitch

For ex-Pistons CEO, Red Wings’ home now priority – BusinessWeek
Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, on Tuesday was given the job of helping figure out plans for where the Red Wings will play. Wilson joined Ilitch Holdings Inc., a

Detroit Red Wings – Snapshots – MLive.com

Snapshots – MLive.com
The Detroit Free Press’s Helene St. James reports that a mix of American and Canadian-born Red Wings kept an eye on the U.S.-Switzerland game during practice, but have planned a team gathering of sorts for this evening’s Canada-Russia tilt: February

Red Wings’ Dan Cleary ‘OK’ after taking shot off foot; Swedish – MLive.com
DETROIT — Detroit Red Wings forward Dan Cleary said he was going for precautionary X-rays after taking a shot off the right foot in Sunday’s practice. Cleary doesn’t believe it’s serious, however. “I think it’s OK,” Cleary said. Three Swedish

Red Wings’ Chris Osgood happy to host charity hockey game on his – MLive.com
As the Detroit Examiner’s Mike Mouat noted , Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood auctioned off a unique opportunity during the Toast of Hockeytown last December, offering an afternoon’s worth of pond hockey at Osgood’s super-duper backyard rink and

Detroit Red Wings: Andreas Lilja to Return Monday, Maltby Out For – Bleacherreport.com
On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the lineup on Monday, March 1, against the Colorado Avalanche . Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in a

For ex-Pistons CEO, Red Wings’ home now priority – BusinessWeek
Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, on Tuesday was given the job of helping figure out plans for where the Red Wings will play. Wilson joined Ilitch Holdings Inc., a

Detroit Red Wings – Detroit Red Wings: Andreas Lilja to Return Monday, Maltby Out For – Bleacherreport.com

Detroit Red Wings: Andreas Lilja to Return Monday, Maltby Out For – Bleacherreport.com
On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the lineup on Monday, March 1, against the Colorado Avalanche . Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in a

Ex-Pistons CEO Tom Wilson joins Ilitch organization – The Oakland Press
Ilitch Holdings Inc. President and Chief Executive Christopher Ilitch, left, presents a Detroit Red Wings jersey to Tom Wilson during a news conference in Detroit, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Wilson has joined Ilitch Holdings Inc., the company that

Red Wings tidbits in quadruplicate – MLive.com
The Detroit Free Press posted its third reader-posited column today, and Wings fan Marc Margolis points to 17 disallowed goals as main contributors to the Detroit Red Wings‘ struggles this season; The Detroit News’s John U. Bacon relates the tale of

Red Wings’ Andreas Lilja to be cleared; Kirk Maltby appears headed for – Detroit Free Press
Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has told the Free Press he expects defenseman Andreas Lilja to be cleared either today or Thursday and that it looks like forward Kirk Maltby will have surgery. Maltby told the Free Press earlier this

Tom Wilson to be point man for Ilitches on lease for Red Wings – Crain’s Detroit Business
New Ilitch Holdings Inc. executive Tom Wilson will oversee that organization’s ongoing negotiations with Detroit for a new lease for the Detroit Red Wings at city-owned Joe Louis Arena — and will be the point man on development of a potential new

Detroit Red Wings News – Red Wings send Maltby to IR, activate Lilja – Sacramento Bee

Red Wings send Maltby to IR, activate Lilja – Sacramento Bee
The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Kirk Maltby on long-term injured reserve, while activating defenseman Andreas Lilja from IR on Friday. The 37-year-old Maltby collected four goals and six points in 52 games for the Wings this year, his 14th NHL

Detroit Red Wings News – Detroit Red Wings – Chicago Tribune

There will be no break for the Blackhawks‘ Olympians upon their return from Vancouver next week. Coach Joel Quenneville said he expects to all six to play when the Hawks resume NHL action Tuesday at the Islanders. “(Resting them) is not on our radar For more info click here

Ilitch Holdings Inc. President and Chief Executive Christopher Ilitch, left, presents a Detroit Red Wings jersey to Tom Wilson during a news conference in Detroit, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Wilson has joined Ilitch Holdings Inc., the company that For more info click here

DETROIT (AP) — Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, was hired Tuesday to help lead a rival that controls the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers. Wilson joins Ilitch For more info click here

Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has told the Free Press he expects defenseman Andreas Lilja to be cleared either today or Thursday and that it looks like forward Kirk Maltby will have surgery. Maltby told the Free Press earlier this For more info click here

The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Kirk Maltby on long-term injured reserve, while activating defenseman Andreas Lilja from IR on Friday. The 37-year-old Maltby collected four goals and six points in 52 games for the Wings this year, his 14th NHL For more info click here

Red Wings – Red Wings-related promotional news: Petapalooza night on March 5, WDIV – MLive.com

Red Wings-related promotional news: Petapalooza night on March 5, WDIV – MLive.com
Three press releases of a Red Wings-related variety popped up on the radar screen today, starting with this promotion provided by WXYZ: February 26, WXYZ : The Detroit Red Wings and the Michigan Humane Society are joining forces to help pets. They’re

Ex-Pistons CEO Tom Wilson joins Ilitch organization, which controls – Los Angeles Times
DETROIT (AP) — Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, was hired Tuesday to help lead a rival that controls the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers. Wilson joins Ilitch

Win 4 Tickets To Red Wings Game – ClickOnDetroit.com
The Detroit Red Wings are teaming up with WDIV for a ticket giveaway. See the Wings take on St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, March 24 at Joe Louis Arena. For tickets visit DetroitRedWings.com. No Limits. Yes, I would like to receive Local Breaking News

Red Wings & Humane Society Join Forces – WXYZ
(WXYZ) – The Detroit Red Wings and the Michigan Humane Society are joining forces to help pets. They’re holding a special Petapalooza Night, with all the proceeds benefiting Humane Society programs. It’s Friday, March 5 at the Red Wings – Predators

Detroit Red Wings: Andreas Lilja to Return Monday, Maltby Out For – Bleacherreport.com
On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the line up on Monday, March 1st against the Colorado Avalanche. Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in

Detroit Red Wings – Tom Wilson to be point man for Ilitches on lease for Red Wings – Crain’s Detroit Business

New Ilitch Holdings Inc. executive Tom Wilson will oversee that organization’s ongoing negotiations with Detroit for a new lease for the Detroit Red Wings at city-owned Joe Louis Arena — and will be the point man on development of a potential new For more info click here

DETROIT – The company that controls the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Red Wings and the Little Caesars pizza chain says it’s planning a “major announcement” involving the addition of a new leader. Ilitch Holdings Inc. President and Chief Executive For more info click here

DETROIT (AP) — Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, was hired Tuesday to help lead a rival that controls the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers. Wilson joins Ilitch For more info click here

The Detroit Free Press’s Helene St. James reports that a mix of American and Canadian-born Red Wings kept an eye on the U.S.-Switzerland game during practice, but have planned a team gathering of sorts for this evening’s Canada-Russia tilt: February For more info click here

On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the line up on Monday, March 1st against the Colorado Avalanche. Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in For more info click here

Detroit Red Wings Hockey – Frozen Four’s Detroit date brings back special memories for Griffins – MLive.com

Adam Bird | The Grand Rapids Press Former Spartan Justin Abdelkader has spent time between the Grand Rapids Griffins and parent club Detroit Red Wings. GRAND RAPIDS — Since he is a Grand Rapids Griffins center and not a fortune teller, Muskegon Learn more

The Detroit Free Press’s Helene St. James reports that a mix of American and Canadian-born Red Wings kept an eye on the U.S.-Switzerland game during practice, but have planned a team gathering of sorts for this evening’s Canada-Russia tilt: February Learn more

DETROIT (AP) — Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, was hired Tuesday to help lead a rival that controls the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers. Wilson joins Ilitch Learn more

On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the line up on Monday, March 1st against the Colorado Avalanche. Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in Learn more

Red Wings fans, myself included, felt a wee bit frustrated when the Red Wings dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the San Jose Sharks way back on February 13th, but, per a link from MLive.com’s daily sports links , San Jose Sharks forward Dwight Learn more

Detroit Red Wings – Detroit Red Wings: Andreas Lilja to Return Monday, Maltby Out For – Bleacherreport.com

Detroit Red Wings: Andreas Lilja to Return Monday, Maltby Out For – Bleacherreport.com
On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the line up on Monday, March 1st against the Colorado Avalanche. Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in