The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Central Division, and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. Founded in 1926, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. For the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons the team was called the Detroit Falcons, and in 1932 changed their name to the Red Wings. As of 2021, the Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cup championships of any NHL franchise based in the United States and are third overall in total Stanley Cup championships, behind the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Wings played their home games at Joe Louis Arena from 1979 until 2017, after playing for 52 years in Olympia Stadium. They moved into the new Little Caesars Arena beginning with the 2017–18 season.
About Detroit Red Wings
One of the most successful franchises in the NHL, they won their 11th Stanley Cup title in 2008. They were previously named the Cougars and the Falcons.
Achievement of Detroit Red Wings
The team reached the playoffs a remarkable 25 straight seasons from 1990-91 through 2015-16, winning four Stanley Cup titles along the way.
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Latest information about Detroit Red Wings updated on July 28 2021.
