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WINGS THINGSRed Wings Team History .................................... 5

Red Wings in the Community ............................. 17

Hockeytown Trivia ............................................ 19

CCHA Update .................................................. 23

Your 2010 -11 Detroit Red Wings ...................... 25

Alumni Reunion with Brendan Shanahan .............. 45

Since You Asked .............................................. 59

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HISTORY BEHIND THE NAMEDetroit joined the NHL for the 1926-27 season and was known as the Cougars. After an unsuccessful four years of play, coach Jack Adams thought a name change might help spur a win-ning season. The name was changed to the Falcons beginning with the 1930-31 season. When James Norris, Sr. purchased the hockey franchise in 1932, he changed the name a third time to the Red Wings. Red was a part of the name because the existing uniforms were red and white.

TEAM COLORSLittle is known about why red and white were chosen for the team’s colors back in 1926. However, red is an emotionally charged color, demonstrating passion, strength, energy, fi re and excitement. And initially, the sport of ice hockey, with roots dat-ing back to the mid-1880s, was played outdoors surrounded by snow, thus the color white. The colors of red and white do in-deed seem fi tting for an energetic hockey team that provides so much excitement to its fans.

THE LOGOAfter James Norris, Sr. changed the name from the Falcons to the Red Wings, he searched for a new logo. He was reminded of the logo worn by the Montreal Winged Wheelers – an ama-teur hockey team he had played for years before as member of the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association. That logo’s wheeled center seemed quite appropriate for Detroit, a city that had put the world on wheels, and the wing would denote speed as the players soared around the rink in smooth fl ight.

EVOLUTION OF THE LOGOThe original Red Wings logo was rather crude, but it has been refi ned over the years. When Mike and Marian Ilitch purchased the team in 1982, they enlarged the logo on the game jerseys to demonstrate the pride they felt for the hockey team and the franchise’s long and rich history.

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T he Red Wings made headlines this summer when they brought Mike Modano to Hockeytown. Yet

lost in the news of Modano’s return to his hometown was the addition of a defenseman who is making just as much of an impact on the Wings’ roster.

Veteran defenseman Ruslan Salei was signed in August to provide a steadying presence on the Wings’ blue line. The 36-year-old said that his job is not to score goals, but to protect Jimmy Howard and the Wings’ goal.

“I just try to do my role,” Salei said. “Penalty kill, even strength; I try to be physical, as physical as I can, and just try to fit in.”

For Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom, fitting

in on this team has not been a problem for Salei, a 14-year NHL veteran.

“I think he’s been a good fit,” Lidstrom said. “He’s a very steady defenseman. He very seldom makes any mistakes. He’s going to be that strong player in our own zone that we wanted him to be and that we knew he was going to be for us, that we had seen with other teams.

“He’s just a tough guy to beat one-on-one. A very strong guy in the corners, and on the penalty kill. He just makes our defense so much more solid when we have a guy like that.”

Lidstrom said that where Salei has made his impact most known is on the Wings’ penalty kill, which through November ranked among the NHL’s best.

TOUGH FIT: “He’s just tough to beat one-on-one. A very strong guy in the corners, and on the penalty kill. He just makes our defense that much more solid when we have a guy like that.” - Nicklas Lidstrom on Ruslan Salei

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“He’s good at reading plays, knowing where the puck’s going to be and being aggressive at the right moments,” Lidstrom said. “That’s something you want to do on the PK, be aggressive at the right time.”

Salei has been on long hockey journey. The native of Minsk, Belarus made his North American hockey debut with the Las Vegas Thunder of the defunct International Hockey League. He posted seven goals and 23 assists that season, along with 123 penalty minutes, which caught the attention of NHL scouts. Anaheim selected him with the ninth overall pick in the 1996 NHL draft.

In the 1996-97 season, Salei split time between Las Vegas and the American Hockey League’s Baltimore Bandits. He also appeared in 30 games for the Ducks, recording an assist and 37 penalty minutes. The next season,

Salei made his mark with the Ducks, playing in 66 games, and compiling 15 points and 70 penalty minutes.

Salei, 36, spent nine seasons with the Ducks, including three with coach Mike Babcock at the helm. The veteran defenseman said he has enjoyed being reunited with his former coach in Hockeytown.

“It’s nice, it’s nice to have the understanding from the coaches and from your point of view,” Salei said. “It’s always nice when you have good player-coach relationships.”

Following his stay in Anaheim, Salei played parts of two seasons with the Florida Panthers, before being traded to Colorado. Unfortunately, a back injury last season forced Salei to only appear in 14 games with the Avalanche.

After experiencing three different NHL clubs,

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ONE TIME DUCK: Ruslan Salei made his pro debut for the Anaheim Ducks during the 1996-97 season. Salei spent the next nine seasons with the Ducks including three with his current head coach Mike Babcock at the helm.

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before signing with the Wings, Salei has been impressed with how his new team operates.

“It’s great,” Salei said about the Red Wings. “It’s a great experience, a great bunch of guys. It’s an amazing first-class organization. Everything overall is perfect. It’s good.”

Much of Salei’s playing time, at least early this season, has been spent with the younger defensemen, like Jonathan Ericsson and Jakub Kindl. The veteran defenseman said that he plans on helping the young blue-liners any way he can.

“If they need the help, you can always help them if they ask for it,” Salei said. “The whole environment over here is so positive, so winning-oriented. They just build through that and they learn from that, so it’s a really good environment for kids to grow-up in.”

Despite playing in almost 900 NHL games,

Salei said that it’s been a learning experience for him as well, playing with the likes of Lidstrom and the rest of the Wings’ defense.

“Lidstrom or any other guys, it’s an amazing experience for me,” Salei said. “I’m trying to learn every day from guys like that, and it’s a really interesting process.”

However, there has been a downside for Salei in signing with the Wings. Salei’s wife, Bethann, and their two children, Alexis and Aleksandro, still live in southern California. The Wings’ defenseman said while it has been rough to be away from his family, it has been a manageable situation. He also looks forward to the road trips out west, when he gets a chance to go home.

“It’s fine,” he said. “I mean, it’s a decision we made, and we live with that. It’s all good. We’re pretty happy, and I’m happy that I’m here.”

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GREAT EXPERIENCE: While Salei enjoys the opportunity to play along side his Wings defensive mates, he looks forward to the west coast road trips when he has the chance to see his family.

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The Detroit Red Wings commemorated Veterans Day this year by hosting 50 military veterans and active members on leave along with their guests at the Wings’ morning skate on November 11. The Wings held their annual Military Appreciation Night later that day, recognizing the hundreds of military members in the stands.

Fans brought over 1,500 care package items for soldiers currently serving overseas and donated nearly $2,300 to cover the cost of shipping these care packages to soldiers in the Middle East. The items were then packaged together by volunteers from Blue Star Mothers of America and care packages were sent to nearly 200 soldiers overseas.

Volunteers also distributed approximately 5,000 prepaid envelopes to Wings’ fans in attendance as part of the Cell Phones for Soldiers program, which encourages people to send in their previously used cell phones. The donated cell phones are then recycled and the proceeds are used to purchase prepaid calling cards for American service personnel.

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The Detroit Red Wings Foundation will award up to $66,500 in fi nancial assistance to local hockey families that have been affected by breast cancer.

Any hockey family that includes someone currently receiving treatment or on-going medical follow-up for breast cancer and are in need of help paying for everyday living expenses such as rent, utility bills and child care are eligible to apply. To be considered

for a grant, completed application forms must be submitted to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation by January 2, 2011.

To nominate a family for funding or to apply directly, please visit DetroitRedWings.com and download the 2010 Red Wings Battle Breast Cancer Grant Application. A complete set of funding guidelines are also available on the team’s Web site.

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BY MICHELLE CRECHIOLO

How well do you know this month’s opponents? Test your knowledge with this quiz that looks at NHL history involving the Blues, Stars, Canucks, Islanders, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks and Devils.

1. Who holds the Dallas Stars’ franchise record for most goals by a rookie in a single game with four?

A. Dino Ciccarelli B. Mike Modano C. Neal Broten D. Brian Bellows

2. Which player became just the second in NHL history to score their fi rst career playoff goal on a penalty shot?

A. Eric Lindros B. Danny Briere C. Mike Richards D. Simon Gagne

3. What current Devils’ player was drafted No. 35 overall in 1993 by the Dallas Stars?

A. Jason Arnott B. Jamie Langenbrunner C. Brian Rolston D. Patrik Elias

4. Which goalie holds the New York Islanders’ franchise record for most games played in a season?

A. Rick DiPietro B. Billy Smith C. Chris Osgood D. Glenn Resch

5. How old was Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski when he signed his fi rst NHL contract with New Jersey?

A. 24 B. 21 C. 18 D. 26

6. Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville began his NHL coaching career with what NHL team?

A. St. Louis Blues B. Colorado Avalanche C. Dallas Stars D. New Jersey Devils

7. Which current Vancouver Canuck was drafted No. 4 overall in 1997 by the New York Islanders?

A. Mikael Samuelsson B. Roberto Luongo C. Manny Malhotra D. Sami Salo

8. Who holds the Blackhawks’ franchise record for most points in a season?

A. Bobby Hull B. Stan Mikita C. Denis Savard D. Jeremy Roenick

9. How many hat tricks has Columbus captain Rick Nash tallied against Detroit?

A. Four B. Two C. One D. Three

10. Who holds the Islanders’ all-time scoring record?

A. Mike Bossy B. Brian Trottier C. Denis Potvin D. Brent Sutter

ANSWERS: 1 (A) Ciccarelli scored four goals on March 22, 1981, against Detroit, a team he later played for from 1992-96; 2 (C) The Flyers captain scored versus Washington in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfi nals on April 15, 2008—Minnesota’s Wayne Connolly was the only other player to do it in 1968; 3 (B) The Devils captain spent eight seasons with the Stars organization before being traded to New Jersey in 2002; 4 (C) The current Red Wing played 66 games between the pipes in the 2001-02 season; 5 (D) After graduating from Wisconsin in 1996, Rafalski spent four years playing overseas before signing with New Jersey in time for the 1999-2000 season; 6 (A) He spent seven full seasons with St. Louis from 1996-04 before spending three with Colorado from 2005-08; 7 (B) The Canadian netminder played just 24 games for the Isles before being traded to Florida before the start of the 2000-01 season; 8 (C) Savard occupies the fi rst four spots on the list, with his highest point total being 131 (44G-87A) in 1987-88; 9 (D) Nash, who holds the Blue Jackets franchise record with four three-goal outings, earned one against Manny Legace and the other two against Chris Osgood; 10 (B) Trottier tallied 1,353 points in 1,123 games played in an Islanders jersey.

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UPDATEUPDATE

The CCHA: Coming of age in the 80sThe CCHA: Coming of age in the 80s

UPDATE

In 1984, Bowling Green became the fi rst CCHA team to win a national championship.

Michigan State’s Ron Scott stopped Bowling Green’s Brian Hills on a penalty shot in over-

time of the 1983 CCHA Championship.

In 1982, George McPhee of Bowling Green became the fi rst CCHA player to win the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.

Red Berenson, the NHL Coach of the Year in 1981 with St. Louis, was named head coach at Michigan in May of 1984.

Lake Superior’s Mark Vermette (23) scored the overtime winner against St. Lawrence to give the Lakers the 1988 NCAA title.

Michigan State topped Harvard, 6-5, to capture the 1986 NCAA title. Senior Mike Donnelly

scored the winning goal with 2:51 remaining.

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Pos: LW Shoots: Left Ht: 6’1”

Wt: 215 lbs.

Born: February 25, 1987 Muskegon, MI - USA

DANNYCLEARY 11Pos: RW Shoots: Left

Ht: 6’0” Wt: 210 lbs.

Born: December 18, 1978 Carbonear, NL - Canada

KRISDRAPER 33

Pos: C Shoots: Left Ht: 5’10”

Wt: 190 lbs.

Born: May 24, 1971 Toronto, ON - Canada

JONATHANERICSSON 52

Pos: D Shoots: Left Ht: 6’5”

Wt: 220 lbs.

Born: March 2, 1984 Karlskrona, Sweden

TODDBERTUZZI 44

Pos: RW Shoots: Left Ht: 6’3”

Wt: 225 lbs.

Born: February 2, 1975 Sudbury, ON - Canada

PAVELDATSYUK 13


Wt: 197 lbs.

Born: July 20, 1978 Sverdlovsk, Russia

PATRICKEAVES 17

Pos: RW Shoots: Right Ht: 5’11”

Wt: 190 lbs.

Born: May 1, 1984 Calgary, AB - Canada

VALTTERIFILPPULA 51 Born: March 20, 1984 Vantaa, Finland


Wt: 193 lbs.

KRISDRAPER

Shoots:

Wt:

May 24, 1971 Toronto, ON - Canada

KRISDRAPER

Pos: C Shoots:

Wt:

Born: May 24, 1971 Toronto, ON - Canada

TODDBERTUZZI

RW

February 2, 1975 Sudbury, ON - Canada

TODDBERTUZZI

Pos: RW

Born: February 2, 1975 Sudbury, ON - Canada

PAVELDATSYUK

Shoots:

Wt:

July 20, 1978 Sverdlovsk, Russia

PAVELDATSYUK

Pos: C

Born: July 20, 1978 Sverdlovsk, Russia

PATRICKEAVES

Shoots: Ht:

Wt:

May 1, 1984 Calgary, AB - Canada

PATRICKEAVES

Pos: RW Shoots:

Wt:

Born: May 1, 1984 Calgary, AB - Canada

VALTTERIFILPPULA

March 20, 1984 Vantaa, Finland

Shoots:

Wt:

VALTTERIFILPPULA Born: March 20, 1984 Vantaa, Finland

Pos: C Shoots:

Wt:

Shoots:

Wt:

March 2, 1984 Karlskrona, Sweden

JONATHANERICSSON

Pos: D Shoots:

Wt:

Born: March 2, 1984 Karlskrona, Sweden

JUSTINABDELKADER

LW

February 25, 1987 Muskegon, MI - USA

JUSTINABDELKADER

Pos: LW

Born: February 25, 1987 Muskegon, MI - USA

DANNYCLEARY

Shoots:

Wt:

December 18, 1978 Carbonear, NL - Canada

DANNYCLEARY

Pos: RW Shoots:

Wt:

Born: December 18, 1978 Carbonear, NL - Canada

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JOHANFRANZEN 93

Pos: RW Shoots: Left Ht: 6’2”

Wt: 220 lbs.

Born: December 23, 1979 Vetlanda, Sweden

TOMASHOLMSTROM96

Pos: LW Shoots: Left Ht: 6’0”

Wt: 205 lbs.

Born: January 23, 1973Pitea, Sweden

JIRIHUDLER26Pos: LW Shoots: Left

Ht: 5’9” Wt: 178 lbs.

Born: January 4, 1984Olomouc, Czech Republic

JAKUBKINDL46Pos: D Shoots: Left

Ht: 6’3” Wt: 210 lbs.

Born: February 10, 1987 Sumperk, Czech Republic

DARRENHELM 43Pos: C Shoots: Left

Ht: 5’11” Wt: 195 lbs.

Born: January 21, 1987St. Andrews, MB - Canada

JIMMYHOWARD35

Pos: G Catches: Left Ht: 6’0”

Wt: 210 lbs.

Born: March 26, 1984Syracuse, NY - USA

DOUGJANIK37Pos: D Shoots: Left

Ht: 6’1” Wt: 215 lbs.

Born: March 26, 1980Agawam, MA - USA

NIKLASKRONWALL55

Born: January 12, 1981Stockholm, Sweden


Wt: 190 lbs.

JIRIHUDLER

Shoots:

Wt:

January 4, 1984Olomouc, Czech Republic

JIRIHUDLER

Pos: LW Shoots:

Wt:

Born: January 4, 1984Olomouc, Czech Republic

JIMMYHOWARD

Catches:

Wt:

March 26, 1984Syracuse, NY - USA

JIMMYHOWARD

Pos: G

Born: March 26, 1984Syracuse, NY - USA

DOUGJANIK

Wt:

March 26, 1980Agawam, MA - USA

DOUGJANIK

Pos: D

Born: March 26, 1980Agawam, MA - USA

NIKLASKRONWALL

January 12, 1981Stockholm, Sweden

Shoots:

Wt:

NIKLASKRONWALL

Born: January 12, 1981Stockholm, Sweden

Pos: D Shoots:

Wt:

JAKUBKINDL

Shoots:

Wt:

February 10, 1987 Sumperk, Czech Republic

JAKUBKINDL

Pos: D

Born: February 10, 1987 Sumperk, Czech Republic

TOMASHOLMSTROM

LW

January 23, 1973

TOMASHOLMSTROM

Pos: LW

Born: January 23, 1973

DARRENHELM

Shoots:

Wt:

January 21, 1987St. Andrews, MB - Canada

DARRENHELM

Pos: C

Born: January 21, 1987St. Andrews, MB - Canada

JOHANFRANZEN

Shoots:

Wt:

December 23, 1979 Vetlanda, Sweden

JOHANFRANZEN

Pos: RW

Born: December 23, 1979 Vetlanda, Sweden

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NICKLASLIDSTROM 5


Wt: 193 lbs.

Born: April 28, 1970Vasteras, Sweden

MIKEMODANO90


Wt: 212 lbs.

Born: June 7, 1970Livonia, MI - USA

CHRISOSGOOD30

Pos: G Catches: Left Ht: 5’10”

Wt: 180 lbs.

Born: November 26, 1972 Peace River, AB - Canada

BRENDANSMITH 2


Wt: 195 lbs.

Born: February 8, 1989Mimico, ON - Canada

DREWMILLER 20Pos: LW Shoots: Left

Ht: 6’2” Wt: 170 lbs.

Born: February 17, 1984Dover, NJ - USA

JANMURSAK39Pos: RW Shoots: Right

Ht: 5’11” Wt: 184 lbs.

Born: January 20, 1988Maribor, Slovenia

BRIANRAFALSKI28

Pos: D Shoots: Right Ht: 5’10”

Wt: 195 lbs.

Born: September 28, 1973Dearborn, MI - USA

RUSLANSALEI24

Born: November 2, 1974Minsk, Belarus


Wt: 212 lbs.

JANMURSAK

Shoots:

Wt:

January 20, 1988Maribor, Slovenia

JANMURSAK

Pos: RW Shoots:

Born: January 20, 1988Maribor, Slovenia

BRIANRAFALSKI

Shoots:

Wt:

September 28, 1973Dearborn, MI - USA

BRIANRAFALSKI

Pos: D Shoots:

Wt:

Born: September 28, 1973Dearborn, MI - USA

24November 2, 1974

Minsk, Belarus

Shoots:

Wt:

RUSLANSALEI

Born: November 2, 1974Minsk, Belarus

Pos: D Shoots:

Wt:

BRENDANSMITH

D

February 8, 1989Mimico, ON - Canada

BRENDANSMITH

Pos:

Born: February 8, 1989Mimico, ON - Canada

MIKEMODANO

Shoots:

Wt:

June 7, 1970Livonia, MI - USA

MIKEMODANO

Pos: C Shoots:

Wt:

Born: June 7, 1970Livonia, MI - USA

DREWMILLER

Shoots:

Wt:

February 17, 1984Dover, NJ - USA

DREWMILLER

Pos: LW Shoots:

Wt:

Born: February 17, 1984Dover, NJ - USA

NICKLASLIDSTROM

Shoots:

Wt:

April 28, 1970Vasteras, Sweden

NICKLASLIDSTROM

Pos: D Shoots:

Wt:

Born: April 28, 1970Vasteras, Sweden

CHRISOSGOOD30

Catches: Ht:

Wt:

November 26, 1972 Peace River, AB - Canada

CHRISOSGOOD

Pos: G Catches:

Wt:

Born: November 26, 1972 Peace River, AB - Canada

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C

October 9, 1980Njurunda, Sweden

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November 6, 1979 Rocky Mountain House, AB - Canada

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Do you keep in touch with any of your former Red Wings teammates? If so, who?

Yeah, actually quite a few, like Kris Draper. I mean, you bump into guys, like Drapes, Steve Yzerman, Marty Lapointe. I mean, probably like a dozen of them.

Which of the current Red Wings is your favorite? And why?

Thomas Holmstrom, but every guy I played with. It’s tough to pick. Homer made me laugh, Nick’s a favorite, Drapes, Pav, Hank, I don’t think I can pick one.

What was your favorite memory as a Red Wing? Probably winning our fi rst Stanley Cup in 1997, here

on home ice, sweeping Philadelphia. All the Stanley Cups were great, but when you win your fi rst one, for almost all of us on the team, it was our fi rst one.

Which of the guys you played with was the toughest?

You know, Vladimir Konstantinov, the one year I got to play with him I was amazed at how tough he was. Darren McCarty was obviously very tough. But then there were guys like Nicklas Lidstrom, who didn’t necessarily play physically, but was extremely tough in that he just never missed a game, would not ever get hurt. Steve Yzerman was incredibly tough in how he could play with pain. So, you know, our players showed toughness in whatever form they could bring it.

Who was the funniest?Tomas Holmstrom was probably my favorite guy, as

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Who had the biggest heart?Some guys display their heart in a really obvious way

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I used to like to go to the Townsend Hotel; get a big steak after games.

How has the NHL changed since you played?It’s gotten a lot younger. Who did you sit next to in the dressing room? Kirk Maltby and Sergei Fedorov.

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J immy Devellano joined the social media revolution as a means to publicize a publishing venture.

But recently, the Red Wings’ senior vice president and the newly-minted inductee to the Hockey Hall of Fame, has been inundated with congratulatory messages on Facebook.

“I started it basically because I had written the book, ‘The Road to Hockeytown’, and I thought it might sell a few copies,” said Devellano, who, as of early December, had 450 Facebook friends.

Hundreds of Facebook friends have posted warm-wishes to Devellano’s page, which has delighted him. “It is funny,” he said. “I’ve reconnected with a lot of people that have found me, or I’ve found them, through Facebook. It’s been a nice tool.

“You hear from a lot of people, and some sort of surprise you when you get something like this. … I’ve gotten a lot of nice calls and letters from people that go way, way back.”

Devellano only needs to turn back the clock 25 years to remember a more turbulent time that could have derailed his Hall of Fame management career. It was Devellano’s fourth season as the Red Wings’ general manager when the hockey pundits suggested that Mike and Marian Ilitch steer the team in a different direction.

“I won’t lie to you,” Devellano said, “the intense criticism during and after the ’85-86 season, when we sunk to the bottom of the league, hurt. The criticism was intense, mainly from the media. … It was a tough time and it would have been easy for the owners to cut the cord after that year, as much of the media wanted them to do, but somehow I was able to convince them, or they convinced themselves, to hang in there a little longer with me.”

In his 29 seasons with the Wings, Devellano has been the architect of four Stanley Cup champions while maintaining stability behind the bench, employing seven

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YEARS OF SUCCESS: In addition to 29 successful seasons with the Red Wings, Devellano received the Lester Patrick Award in 2009, as well as being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame along side (above) Angela James, Dino Ciccarelli, Cammi Granato and Doc Seaman in the Class of 2010.

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SOCIALIZING: Hundreds of Facebook friends have posted warm-wishes and congratulations to Devellano’s page since he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November, which also included a special pre-game ceremony before a Toronto-Buffalo game at Air Canada Centre. Devellano has owned Maple Leafs’ season tickets since 1958-59 when his parents bought them for him as a gift.

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different head coaches. As a comparison, the other five Original Six teams haven’t managed to keep up with the Devellano standard, winning fewer league titles – four all together – while a carousel of 73 different coaches have led the New York Rangers (17), Chicago (16), Boston (15), Montreal (13) and Toronto (12) since 1982-83.

The Red Wings have missed the playoffs just three times during Devellano’s tenure, and have qualified for the postseason a record 19 straight seasons.

“You have to understand where we were when I came to Detroit,” said Devellano, who had been offered the Colorado Rockies’ GM job in 1981. “The team had missed the playoffs 14 of the previous 16 years, and that was in a 21-team league where 16 teams

made the playoffs. So when we talk about missing the playoffs with such consistency, you can see how poor they were.”

Since his hall induction, Devellano has had time to reflect on a career that began as a scout with the St. Louis Blues and continued with the multiple championships with the New York Islanders and Red Wings. Reaching the hall of fame is his pinnacle.

“It’s kind of a finality to a long 44 year career in the NHL,” he said. “I haven’t moved around a lot, and I’ve had some pretty damn good stability. I think, really, I’ve been rewarded for my longevity and somewhat the success that all three franchises had. Not that I was totally responsible, and I certainly want to emphasis that, I’ve been blessed to work with so many good people.”

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Born: February 17, 1984, in Dover, New Jersey

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Talent I’d most like to have: Scoring. No, juggling fi re.

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Favorite teams as a kid: Being from Detroit, it’s hard to say the Colorado Avalanche,but that’s only because of Joe Sakic. But defi nitely Detroit and Colorado. I think I liked the Boston Bruins too.

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Being from Detroit, it’s hard to say the Colorado Avalanche,

Favorite vacation spot: I went to Italy on my honeymoon, that was awesome. So I’d love to

Favorite thing aboutDetroit sports fans:They’re very loyal, and they understand the games. So that makes it even more fun to be in the atmosphere with a fan that understands what’s going on on the ice or on

I went to Italy on my honeymoon,

A little bit of everything, but mostly country music.

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DINING & BEvERAGE CONCOURSE LEvEL CONCESSIONS

DINING OPTIONS HOT DOGSHot Dog...........................................104,106,108,112

........................................................119,120,122,126

All Beef Dog .......................................................112

Kielbasa ........................................104,106,108,112

........................................................119,120,122,126

Smoked Sausage ...........................104,106,108,112

........................................................119,120,122,126

Chili Dog .......................................................112,126

Philly Cheese Steak ............................................112

Hot Italian Beef ...................................................112

BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich ...............................112

EAST EnD JOE’S SuBS ........................................116

HOCKEyTOwn GrIllChicken Club Sandwich, Cheese Burger & Specialty Entrees ...................126

lITTlE CAESArS Pizza .............................................................114,128

Super Slice ...................................................106,125

Deep Dish Specialty Pizza ..................................125

Crazy Crust/Cheese Bread .................................110

BuffAlO wIlD wInGSTraditional wings, Boneless wings, Tenders & Buffalo Chips .....................................126

SIDES & SAlADSChili with Toppings .............................................112

nacho ......................................105,108,112,119,122

Specialty Salad ...................................................116

Soup ....................................................................116

SnACKSPeanuts ............................... Most Concession Stands

Potato Chips ........................ Most Concession Stands

Soft Pretzel..............................108,112,119,120,122

Popcorn .........................................104,106,108,112

........................................................119,120,122,126

Caramel Corn ...................... Most Concession Stands

DESSErTS

Dippin Dots ..................................................108,112

Donuts & Muffins ........................................ 108, 121

Ice Cream novelty ............... Most Concession Stands

large Candy ........................ Most Concession Stands

Cookies .................................................108,116,121

MIKE’S InSIDE SCOOP

Ice Cream, Sundaes, and Soft Serve ..................112

BEvERAGE OPTIONSnOn AlCOHOlIC BEvErAGES

frozen Coke .................................................114,128

Soft Drinks ..............................All Concession Stands

Bottled water ..........................All Concession Stands

vitamin water .........................All Concession Stands

Energy Drink ....................104,105,112,116,119,126

full Throttle .........................................................119

TIM HOrTOnS

Tim Hortons Coffee ........................108,112,115,121

Hot Chocolate ........................................108,112,121

Iced Cappuccino ..........................................108,121

french vanilla Cappuccino ...................108,112,121

AlCOHOlIC BEvErAGES

wine ........................................104,105,112,116,126

Cocktails .................................104,105,112,116,126

.................................................121,123,124,125,126

frozen Cocktails .................................................126

Margaritas........................104,105,112,116,119,126

Mike’s Hard lemonade ....104,105,112,116,119,126

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USA:WHERE WINTER IS THE HOTTEST TIME OF YEAR.This year Hockeytown can look forward to another great season. And Kroger is proud to be part of this true hockey community. We wish our Wings and all the fans the very best in 2010–2011.

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YOUR 2010-11DETROIT RED WINGSSEATING & TICKET INFORMATION

For questions, please contact your Ticket Sales and Service Representative at (313) 396-7575 or visit our website at DetroitRedWings.comPlease note that Box Offi ce pricing is subject to variable priced regular season home games.

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Sect 205 - 210 & 219 - 224, Rows 2 - 12 $65 $58 $1,102 $60 $540

Sect 205 - 210 & 219 - 224, Rows 13 - 211

$53 $48 $912 $50 $450

Sect 205 - 210 & 219 - 224, Rows 22+Sect 225A - 227B & 202A - 204B &

211A - 218B, Rows 16 - 21Sect 228 & 201, Rows 16 - 17

$38 $36 $684 $37 $333

Sect 204A/B, 211A/B, 225A/B, 218A/B, Rows 2 - 12

$58 $57 $1,083 $57 $513


$48 $47 $893 $47 $423


$25 $25 $475 $25 $225

Sect 212A - 217C, 226A - 203C, Rows 2 - 10

$58 $57 $1,083 $57 $513

Sect 212A - 217C, 226A - 203C, Rows 11 - 15

$48 $47 $893 $47 $423

212A - 217C, 226A - 203C, Rows 22 - 25

$25 $25 $475 $25 $225

Sect 228 & 201, Rows 18 - 20 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Standing Room Only $50 $45 $855 $48 $432

Upper Level, Rows 26 - 27 $9 N/A N/A N/A N/A

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YOUR 2010-11DETROIT RED WINGSGAME SCHDULE

HOME GAMES

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NSH8:00

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