Archive for February, 2010

Detroit Red Wings – Ex-Pistons CEO Tom Wilson joins Ilitch organization, which controls – Los Angeles Times

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

Hometown Shark – Brighton’s Helminen scores vs. Red Wings in latest – Livingston Daily.com
Growing up, Dwight Helminen dreamed of playing for the Detroit Red Wings. He hasn’t gotten that wish, yet, but he got something close. Helminen scored his first goal of the season for the San Jose Sharks in their 3-2 shootout win over the Wings at

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

Wilson signs on with rival group – Macomb Daily
AP photo 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. DETROIT (AP) — Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports

Red Wings’ Andreas Lilja to be cleared; Kirk Maltby will have surgery – 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 Kirk Maltby will have surgery. Lilja, after finishing practice today at Joe Louis Arena, spoke

Detroit Red Wings – The Best Detroit Red Wings of All-Time – Associated Content

Among these legendary players, there have been a host of Stanley Cups won, and these players have been instrumental in those victories. Gordie Howe played for a long time in a Red WIngs jersey, and he had some memorable moments in Detroit. Howe is Read more about this article

Red Wings – Detroit Red Wings – ESPN.com

Detroit Red Wings – ESPN.com
News: Lidstrom has not pondered retirement at the end of the current season, the Detroit Free Press reports. Spin: “I haven’t thought much about it,” Lidstrom said. “It’s something I’ll think about after the (NHL) season is over.” His increased

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 – KOB.com
(AP) DETROIT – 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

The Best Detroit Red Wings of All-Time – Associated Content
Among these legendary players, there have been a host of Stanley Cups won, and these players have been instrumental in those victories. Gordie Howe played for a long time in a Red WIngs jersey, and he had some memorable moments in Detroit. Howe is

Detroit Red Wings – Ilitch’s company denies it has hired Tom Wilson – WTOL-TV

Ilitch Holdings controls the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars Pizza, Olympia Entertainment, and MotorCity Casino Hotel. According to WXYZ, Wilson will report directly to Mike Ilitch. Wilson resigned Wednesday after nearly 32 years as Continued

Among these legendary players, there have been a host of Stanley Cups won, and these players have been instrumental in those victories. Gordie Howe played for a long time in a Red WIngs jersey, and he had some memorable moments in Detroit. Howe is Continued

News: Lidstrom has not pondered retirement at the end of the current season, the Detroit Free Press reports. Spin: “I haven’t thought much about it,” Lidstrom said. “It’s something I’ll think about after the (NHL) season is over.” His increased Continued

Ilitch Holdings is the umbrella organization serving the Ilitch family enterprises including the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, MotorCity Casino-Hotel, Fox Theatre and Little Caesars Pizza. Amid a flurry of Internet buzz Monday and a WXYZ-TV Continued

Detroit Red Wings – Detroit Red Wings – Chicago Tribune

LAFAYETTE, Ala. (AP) — Joe Louis’ hometown plans to unveil a statue of the boxing great on Saturday. The eight-foot bronze statue is on a base of Alabama red granite and will be erected outside the Chambers County Courthouse in LaFayette. The For more info click here

Among these legendary players, there have been a host of Stanley Cups won, and these players have been instrumental in those victories. Gordie Howe played for a long time in a Red WIngs jersey, and he had some memorable moments in Detroit. Howe is For more info click here

Blues beat Red Wings 4-3 in shootout Blues beat Red Wings 4-3 in shootout Paul Kariya has a lot to do with the St. Louis Blues being the NHL‘s worst team on home ice. For once, he played a key role in a happier ending. Kariya scored twice for his For more info click here

Detroit Red Wings – The Best Detroit Red Wings of All-Time – Associated Content

Among these legendary players, there have been a host of Stanley Cups won, and these players have been instrumental in those victories. Gordie Howe played for a long time in a Red WIngs jersey, and he had some memorable moments in Detroit. Howe is Continued

The Coyotes, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2001-02 and were forced to file for bankruptcy protection this past May Detroit Pistons (18-33), 7:30 p.m. The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to avoid losing a third straight game this evening Continued

LAFAYETTE, Ala. (AP) — Joe Louis’ hometown plans to unveil a statue of the boxing great on Saturday. The eight-foot bronze statue is on a base of Alabama red granite and will be erected outside the Chambers County Courthouse in LaFayette. The Continued

Detroit’s Williams activated off IR Detroit’s Williams activated off IR Detroit Red Wings center Jason Williams is expected to return Friday after missing 38 games recovering from a broken right leg. Williams was hurt in a November 7 game against Continued

Red Wings – Wings’ Ole Kristian Tollefsen out for Norway’s opener – Detroit Free Press

He was traded by Philadelphia to Detroit on Saturday and was assigned to the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Selected by Columbus in the third round of the 2002 NHL draft, Tollefsen has spent five years in the NHL, and has 18 points (four Click here to learn more

It will be Franzen s first time competing at the Olympics. Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Kronwall and Henrik Zetterberg will also compete for Team Sweden. Holmstrom was playing in just his second game Saturday since getting injured in Los Angeles on Feb Click here to learn more

Only three have Olympic experience: Chris Drury of the New York Rangers and Brian Rafalski of the Detroit Red Wings played in the 2002 and 2006 Games, and captain Jamie Langenbrunner of the New Jersey Devils was on the 1998 team. “We did a lot of Click here to learn more

Among these legendary players, there have been a host of Stanley Cups won, and these players have been instrumental in those victories. Gordie Howe played for a long time in a Red WIngs jersey, and he had some memorable moments in Detroit. Howe is Click here to learn more

Detroit Red Wings – Detroit Red Wings’ Johan Franzen replaces Tomas Holmstrom on Swedish – The Oakland Press

It will be Franzen s first time competing at the Olympics. Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Kronwall and Henrik Zetterberg will also compete for Team Sweden. Holmstrom was playing in just his second game Saturday since getting injured in Los Angeles on Feb Click here to learn more

Detroit Red Wings – Detroit Red Wings’ Johan Franzen replaces Tomas Holmstrom on Swedish – The Oakland Press

Detroit Red Wings‘ Johan Franzen replaces Tomas Holmstrom on Swedish – The Oakland Press
It will be Franzen s first time competing at the Olympics. Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Kronwall and Henrik Zetterberg will also compete for Team Sweden. Holmstrom was playing in just his second game Saturday since getting injured in Los Angeles on Feb

Olympic Break Could Be Key to Success Or Failure For Detroit Red Wings – Bleacherreport.com
Though it was 15 years ago, I remember the Spring Break of my Senior year in high school vividly. The day before my release from what, to my mind, was a prison with classrooms, I was called to the assistant principal’s office. Mr. Manino was a fire

Detroit Red Wings News – Wings’ Ole Kristian Tollefsen out for Norway’s opener – Detroit Free Press

He was traded by Philadelphia to Detroit on Saturday and was assigned to the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Selected by Columbus in the third round of the 2002 NHL draft, Tollefsen has spent five years in the NHL, and has 18 points (four Continued

Among these legendary players, there have been a host of Stanley Cups won, and these players have been instrumental in those victories. Gordie Howe played for a long time in a Red WIngs jersey, and he had some memorable moments in Detroit. Howe is Continued