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Red Wing Nation: Detroit’s Greatest Players Talk About Red Wings Hockey
An oral history of the Detroit Red Wings, one of the most popular franchises in the NHL
The most outstanding voices of the Detroit Red Wings hockey tradition come together in this decade-by-decade collection of more than 40 stories. Wings fans will relish the intimate stories told by Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lindstrom, Ted Lindsay, and other figures they have come to cherish. One phrase, one season, or one particular game cannot capture the spirit of the Red Wings; instead, the players and managers who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved team.
The most outstanding voices of the Detroit Red Wings hockey tradition come together in this decade-by-decade collection of more than 40 stories. Wings fans will relish the intimate stories told by Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lindstrom, Ted Lindsay, and other figures they have come to cherish. One phrase, one season, or one particular game cannot capture the spirit of the Red Wings; instead, the players and managers who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved team.
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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May 29, 2026
A nice insider perspective of the Detroit Red Wings. Of course it has some bias as every player interviewed says basically the same thing but that should come to be expected. There are some interesting stories that span a long period of time. This is a good read for the 30+ year old Red Wing fan.
June 25, 2010
I kind of loved this. Red Wing players from the 40's until the early 2000's each with very different stories and feelings about the experience. Some are glowing remembrances of the team they played for, others deal with clearing the air on specific incidents, others express their displeasure at certain events which happened during their tenure in Detroit. All of the players, however, detail their pride at wearing the winged wheel and being apart of such a storied organization.
For me, it was a glimpse into the history of the team, something I'm not familiar with. Some names are legendary and there are some that I am hearing for the first time. I've always known this organization was special, but to hear it in the players' words and to read their experiences was a lot of fun. I'm very much hoping for a Volume 2
For me, it was a glimpse into the history of the team, something I'm not familiar with. Some names are legendary and there are some that I am hearing for the first time. I've always known this organization was special, but to hear it in the players' words and to read their experiences was a lot of fun. I'm very much hoping for a Volume 2
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