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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Detroit Red Wings to retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 in 2026
(Image via Getty Images) The Detroit Red Wings has announced that they will officially retire No. 91, worn by Hall of Famer Sergei Fedorov, as part of a special pre-game ceremony on January 12, 2026, ahead of their home matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. Fedorov is one of the most celebrated players in the league who has played in 18 NHL seasons, compiling 1,179 points, a plus-261 rating, and 839 penalty minutes in 1,248 regular-season games between the Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals. According to the reports, Detroit has announced its decision about Fedorov's retirement on August 19, 2025. Sergei Federov's jersey is set to be retired in January 2026 The Detroit Red Wings has announced on August 19, 2025, that Sergei Federov's jersey No. 91 is set to be retired in January 2026. While announcing his retirement, the Detroit Red Wings' Ilitch stated that, "We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel." His exceptional skill, relentless drive, and lasting impact, playing a pivotal role in bringing three Stanley Cup championships to Detroit, make him the perfect embodiment of the qualities deserving of our franchise's most prestigious honor. They further added, 'My parents, Mike and Marian Ilitch, had a special reverence for Sergei as one of the most dynamic and charismatic players of his era, and someone who made a tremendous impact on our organization. All of us at the Red Wings look forward to hosting Sergei and his family in January to pay tribute to his remarkable career." Sergei Fedorov reflects on Red Wings' Highest honor When news broke that his No. 91 would rise to the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, Sergei Fedorov admitted he was overwhelmed with emotion. Federov opened up and reflected on the Red Wings' Highest honor. He stated, 'I'm extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,' said Fedorov. 'Thank you to everyone with the Red Wings organization, especially those who helped bring me to Detroit and gave me the chance to play for such a historic franchise. Federov further added, 'I was fortunate to be part of some unforgettable teams, and above all, I'm proud of the three Stanley Cup championships we won for our amazing fans in Hockeytown. The memories made along the way - with legendary teammates, coaches, and exceptional ownership - will stay with me forever. Lastly, I want to thank Chris Ilitch for the call yesterday to share the news about retiring my number. It's a moment I'll always cherish. I can't wait to see everyone in January.' Also Read : "My intention was to stay": Jake Guentzel reflects on his exit from Carolina Hurricanes | NHL News - Times of India It is to be noted that Sergei Fedorov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2015 and was honored as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players as part of the league's Centennial celebration in 2017. The 55-year-old was also enshrined in the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2016. Fedorov's No. 91 becomes the Red Wings' ninth retired number in franchise history, joining Sid Abel, Alex Delvecchio, Gordie Howe, and others. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Detroit Red Wings finally retiring legend's number
Russian did it all in Detroit and was first-ballot hall of famer. Sergei Fedorov will. become the ninth player to have his jersey retired by the Detroit Red Wings. Photo by Ted Rhodes / Postmedia Files The Detroit Red Wings are finally retiring Sergei Fedorov's number. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Russian's No. 91 will be retired at Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 12, 2026 before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Red Wings announced Tuesday. The move comes long after Fedorov played his last game for the club or in the NHL. He spent 13 seasons with the Wings after coming over from the then Soviet Union in 1990, a year after he was drafted shortly after Alexander Mogilny's defection. 'We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel,' Red Wings governor and chief executive officer Chris Ilitch said Tuesday in a release. 'His exceptional skill, relentless drive, and lasting impact playing a pivotal role bringing three Stanley Cup championships to Detroit make him the perfect embodiment of the qualities deserving of our franchise's most prestigious honor. My parents, Mike and Marian Ilitch had a special reverence for Sergei as one of the most dynamic and charismatic players of his era, and someone who made a tremendous impact on our organization. All of us at the Red Wings look forward to hosting Sergei and his family in January to pay tribute to his remarkable career.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Fedorov ranks fourth on the team's all-time goals list and sixth in points. He's also in the Top 10 in many other categories and only he and Steve Yzerman had multiple 100-point seasons as a Red Wing. 'I'm extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,' Fedorov said. 'Thank you to everyone with the Red Wings organization, especially those who helped bring me to Detroit and gave me the chance to play for such a historic franchise. I was fortunate to be part of some unforgettable teams, and above all, I'm proud of the three Stanley Cup championships we won for our amazing fans in Hockeytown. The memories made along the way – with legendary teammates, coaches, and exceptional ownership – will stay with me forever. Lastly, I want to thank Chris Ilitch for the call yesterday to share the news about retiring my number. It's a moment I'll always cherish. I can't wait to see everyone in January.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Amongst Russian players, only Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin have notched more NHL goals and points than Fedorov and he was the first European-trained player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy and is still the only player to win the Hart and Frank J. Selke Trophy as best defensive forward in the same season (he also won the Ted Lindsay Award voted on by players that year too). The jersey retirement likely took this long because of Fedorov's messy exit from Detroit to Anaheim following a contract dispute. The 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee will become the ninth Red Wing with a retired number, joining Sid Abel (No. 12), Alex Delvecchio (No. 10), Gordie Howe (No. 9), Red Kelly (No. 4), Nicklas Lidstrom (No. 5), Ted Lindsay (No. 7), Terry Sawchuk (No. 1) and Yzerman (No. 19). Toronto Blue Jays NHL Sunshine Girls Canada World
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Detroit Red Wings finally retiring legend's number
The Detroit Red Wings are finally retiring Sergei Fedorov's number. Article content The Russian's No. 91 will be retired at Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 12, 2026 before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Red Wings announced Tuesday. Article content Article content The move comes long after Fedorov played his last game for the club or in the NHL. He spent 13 seasons with the Wings after coming over from the then Soviet Union in 1990, a year after he was drafted shortly after Alexander Mogilny's defection. Article content 'We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel,' Red Wings governor and chief executive officer Chris Ilitch said Tuesday in a release. Article content Article content 'His exceptional skill, relentless drive, and lasting impact playing a pivotal role bringing three Stanley Cup championships to Detroit make him the perfect embodiment of the qualities deserving of our franchise's most prestigious honor. My parents, Mike and Marian Ilitch had a special reverence for Sergei as one of the most dynamic and charismatic players of his era, and someone who made a tremendous impact on our organization. All of us at the Red Wings look forward to hosting Sergei and his family in January to pay tribute to his remarkable career.' Article content Fedorov ranks fourth on the team's all-time goals list and sixth in points. He's also in the Top 10 in many other categories and only he and Steve Yzerman had multiple 100-point seasons as a Red Wing. Article content Article content 'I'm extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,' Fedorov said. 'Thank you to everyone with the Red Wings organization, especially those who helped bring me to Detroit and gave me the chance to play for such a historic franchise. I was fortunate to be part of some unforgettable teams, and above all, I'm proud of the three Stanley Cup championships we won for our amazing fans in Hockeytown. The memories made along the way – with legendary teammates, coaches, and exceptional ownership – will stay with me forever. Lastly, I want to thank Chris Ilitch for the call yesterday to share the news about retiring my number. It's a moment I'll always cherish. I can't wait to see everyone in January.' Article content Amongst Russian players, only Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin have notched more NHL goals and points than Fedorov and he was the first European-trained player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy and is still the only player to win the Hart and Frank J. Selke Trophy as best defensive forward in the same season (he also won the Ted Lindsay Award voted on by players that year too). Article content The jersey retirement likely took this long because of Fedorov's messy exit from Detroit to Anaheim following a contract dispute.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Who is Sergei Fedorov? Detroit Red Wings to retire NHL star's No. 91
Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday announced that it will officially retire NHL star Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey number at a special event in January 2026. This marks the team's ninth jersey number to retire. The special pre-game ceremony takes place on January 12, 2026, when the franchise takes on the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena, The Athletic reported. Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey number to be retired by Detroit Red Wings next year.(X/@BruMSU_) Detroit Red Wings to retire No. 91 On Monday, Detroit Red Wings Governor and Chief Executive Officer Chris Ilitch spoke to Fedorov to share the information with him. In an official release, Ilitch said, 'We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel.' The Red Wings owner went on to say that Fedorov had 'exceptional skill, relentless drive, and lasting impact' as he played a major role in the side, helping it bag three Stanley Cups. He shared that his parents, Mike and Marian Ilitch, had a 'special reverence for Sergei as one of the most dynamic and charismatic players of his era, and someone who made a tremendous impact on our organization.' For the big event in January next year, the club will be hosting Sergei Fedorov and his family members. In the press release, Fedorov said he was 'extremely grateful for this tremendous honor' and thanked the organization for providing him the chance to play. Also Read: Deep player pool provides plenty of options for teams at NHL draft Who is Sergei Fedorov? Fedorov played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League, which includes 13 with the Red Wings alone. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015. He was drafted by the side in the fourth round of the 1989 NHL entry draft. The club originally drafted Fedorov from Russia as part of the historic Detroit draft class, which also featured big names like Nicklas Lidstrom, Vladimir Konstantinov, Mike Sillinger, Bob Boughner, and Dallas Drake. He defected from the Soviet Union in 1990, The Athletic reported. Fedorov scored 483 goals and 1,179 points as part of his 1,248 regular-season games. He was part of the Detroit side, which bagged Stanley Cup championships in 1997, 1998, and 2002. Besides this, he secured two Selke Trophies as the league's best defensive forward as well as the 1994 Hart Trophy as league MVP. During his time with the Red Wings, Fedorov helped the side bag 13 consecutive playoff berths in the Stanley Cup. Also Read: Back-to-back Lightning Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson announces his retirement from the NHL After parting ways with the Red Wings in 2003, Fedorov went on to feature in Anaheim, Columbus and Washington. FAQs: 1. How long was Sergei Fedorov associated with Detroit Red Wings? He remained a part of the NHL club for 13 seasons between 1990 and 2003. 2. What all jersey numbers have been retired in the franchise history? Besides Fedorov's No. 91, the Red Wings earlier retired Sid Abel (No. 12), Alex Delvecchio (No. 10), Gordie Howe (No. 9), Red Kelly (No. 4), Nicklas Lidstrom (No. 5), Ted Lindsay (No. 7), Terry Sawchuk (No. 1) and Steve Yzerman (No. 19). 3. Which teams did Sergei Fedorov play for in NHL? He appeared in the Detroit Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Best and Worst Detroit Red Wings Jerseys
Looking back at the best and worst Red Wings jerseys. As summer continues, focus shifts to the Detroit Red Wings' public relations team and other parts of the organization as they begin preparing ways to keep fans engaged and excited for the upcoming season. This period often marks the start of behind-the-scenes planning, with one of the most anticipated developments being the possible introduction of a Centennial jersey. Advertisement It is widely expected that the team will wear a commemorative patch to celebrate its 100th anniversary. However, there is also growing speculation about the return of a third jersey that could feature a classic version of the Winged Wheel logo. With this in mind, it is a fitting time to revisit some of the most iconic and controversial jerseys in the Red Wings' 100-year history. Best: Classic Home and Away (2007-Present) Image The winged wheel is widely recognized as one of the best jerseys in all of sports with the classic automotive feel that comes with the City of Detroit and it's nickname the Motor City. The minor tweaks over the decades have kept the jersey feeling new but also classic at the same time. Simplicity can work and not work in some cases and these jerseys hit it out of the park with the striping on the arms as well as clean numbers and nameplates. Advertisement Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. Worst: Reverse Retro (2021) Image The mark of simplicity hits with the classic home and away sweaters but it's because of the red and white color scheme. This sweater misses the mark as the grey accents instead of the red make it hard to see when playing on the ice, making it appear like a practice jersey. The reintroduction of Red into the pants just make this sweater a complete mess and was a rare miss for a franchise that normally hits home runs. Advertisement Best: Winter Classic (2014) Image A total home run by the Red Wings franchise as they introduce one of the best jerseys in their franchises history. This jersey set the standard for how epic and memorable teams can make their outdoor game jerseys could be as this one became a staple of the hockey community, becoming a regular sight at Red Wings games and a popular favorite in video games like EA Sports' NHL series. Worst: Stadium Series (2025) Image The most recent addition to Detroit's regular jersey rotation is one that some would already like to forget. The script Detroit wording across the front is a new bold take that hits in some respects as a standalone jersey but the wings on the helmets make fans have to look twice to make sure they are seeing the right thing. Advertisement The stripe down the middle making this uniform appear like a football jersey makes it a big swing and a miss as the entire look appears disorganized and disjointed. It also doesn't help the player socks aren't very creative with very little details. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
