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Red Wings to retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91
August 19 - The Detroit Red Wings will retire the No. 91 worn by Hockey Hall of Fame member Sergei Fedorov on Jan. 12, 2026, prior to the team's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Red Wings announced the decision on Tuesday, making Fedorov the ninth player to have his number retired by the team. His jersey will join those of fellow Detroit players Terry Sawchuk (No. 1), Red Kelly (No. 4), Nicklas Lidstrom (No. 5), Ted Lindsay (No. 7), Gordie Howe (No. 9), Alex Delvecchio (No. 10), Sid Abel (No. 12) and Steve Yzerman (No. 19) in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. "We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his No. 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 CEO Chris Ilitch said. "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." Fedorov, 55, spent 13 of his 18 NHL season with the Red Wings, helping the club to three Stanley Cup titles (1997, 1998, 2002). He recorded 954 points (400 goals, 554 assists) in 908 career games with Detroit, which selected him in the fourth round of the 1989 NHL Draft. He ranks fourth in goals in franchise history, while his 12 overtime tallies serve as the most with the team. "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." Fedorov's best season came in 1993-94, as he captured the Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP and the Lester B. Pearson Award -- renamed the Ted Lindsay Award -- as the league's most outstanding player as voted on by the NHL Players' Association. That season, he tallied 56 goals and 120 points -- both career highs -- and he also won the first of his two Selke Trophies as the best defensive forward (also 1995-96). "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," Fedorov said. "The memories made along the way -- with legendary teammates, coaches, and exceptional ownership -- will stay with me forever." Fedorov totaled 1,179 points (483 goals, 696 assists) in 1,248 career games for the Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 and was voted one of the 100 Greatest Players in NHL history during the league's centennial celebration in 2017. --Field Level Media
CBS News
a day ago
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Sergei Federov's jersey number 91 to be retired by Detroit Red Wings
The career of professional hockey player Sergei Federov is being honored as his jersey number 91 will be retired by the Detroit Red Wings. "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," Detroit Red Wings Governor and Chief Executive Officer Chris Ilitch said. The ceremony will take place Jan. 12 when the Red Wings host the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. This will be the ninth retired number in the franchise's history. "I'm extremely grateful for this tremendous honor," Federov 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." A native of Pskov, Russia, Federov played for his country at three Winter Olympics and won other awards. He was one of the Soviet Union hockey players who defected to the United States at the dawn of the 1990s. When Federov joined the Red Wings, the announcement said, he was issued number 91 as it was the inverse of Steve Yzerman's number 19. Federov then played 13 seasons with the Red Wings from 1990-2003, including three years when they won Stanley Cup championships. Federov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 and the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2016. He was also named one of the 100 greatest National Hockey League players in 2017.
CBS News
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- CBS News
Sergei Fedorov's jersey number 91 to be retired by Detroit Red Wings
The career of professional hockey player Sergei Fedorov is being honored as his jersey number 91 will be retired by the Detroit Red Wings. "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," Detroit Red Wings Governor and Chief Executive Officer Chris Ilitch said. The ceremony will take place Jan. 12 when the Red Wings host the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. This will be the ninth retired number in the franchise's history. "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." A native of Pskov, Russia, Fedorov played for his country at three Winter Olympics and won other awards. He was one of the Soviet Union hockey players who defected to the United States at the dawn of the 1990s. When Fedorov joined the Red Wings, the announcement said, he was issued number 91 as it was the inverse of Steve Yzerman's number 19. Fedorov then played 13 seasons with the Red Wings from 1990-2003, including three years when they won Stanley Cup championships. Fedorov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 and the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2016. He was also named one of the 100 greatest National Hockey League players in 2017.
New York Times
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- New York Times
Red Wings to retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey in January
DETROIT — Sergei Fedorov is the only Detroit Red Wings player ever to wear No. 91. It's going to stay that way. The Red Wings are retiring Fedorov's No. 91, the team announced Tuesday, becoming the franchise's ninth retired jersey number. The ceremony is scheduled for the team's Jan. 12 game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Advertisement Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch called Fedorov on Monday morning to deliver the news. '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,' Ilitch said in a press 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.' A 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Fedorov spent 13 of his 18 NHL seasons with the Red Wings, who originally drafted him out of Russia in 1989 — part of a legendary Detroit draft class that also included Nicklas Lidstrom, Vladimir Konstantinov, Mike Sillinger, Bob Boughner and Dallas Drake. After defecting from the Soviet Union in 1990, Fedorov went on to a storied career that saw him score 483 goals and 1,179 points in 1,248 regular-season games, win three Stanley Cup championships in 1997, 1998 and 2002 (all with Detroit), win two Selke Trophies as the league's best defensive forward and the 1994 Hart Trophy as league MVP. Fedorov was, of course, a central piece of the famed Russian Five, made up of Fedorov, Konstantinov, Igor Larionov, Vyacheslav Kozlov and Viacheslav Fetisov. The five Soviet-born players played together in Detroit beginning in 1995 and were a significant part of the team's 1997 Stanley Cup victory. Fedorov left the Red Wings in 2003, playing for Anaheim, Columbus and Washington to close out his career, but Fedorov's best days were in Detroit. He ranks sixth in franchise history in points (954) and fourth in goals (400) while also being one of the greatest defensive forwards of his era. Advertisement For all those reasons, his place in Red Wings history has long been secure. But by retiring his number, that place will be in the Little Caesars Arena rafters for all to see. 'I'm extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,' Fedorov said in the press release. '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.' The subject of retiring Fedorov's jersey has been a hot topic among fans for years, growing loudest when the team last retired a number, raising Hall of Fame defenseman Red Kelly's No. 4 to the rafters during the 2018-19 season. Fedorov was already one of the greatest, most popular (and most historically significant) players in franchise history and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015. For those reasons, he always seemed worthy of having his number retired in Detroit someday. By doing so, the Red Wings will formally put him in their most elite company. The Red Wings are celebrating their centennial season in 2025-26. Though the anniversary is not the reason they're retiring Fedorov's number, honoring one of the defining players of an iconic era in a historic year for the franchise certainly adds a special element. The Red Wings don't retire jersey numbers lightly, with only nine in the team's 100-year history: Terry Sawchuck's No. 1, Kelly's No. 4, Lidstrom's No. 5, Ted Lindsay's No. 7, Gordie Howe's No. 9, Alex Delvecchio's No. 10, Sid Abel's No. 12, Steve Yzerman's No. 19 and now Fedorov's No. 91. Advertisement But with that said, two more strong candidates could be on the horizon. Pavel Datsyuk (No. 13) and Henrik Zetterberg (No. 40) rank among the top seven in franchise history in points, and the top eight in goals. They were driving forces on the Red Wings' 2008 Stanley Cup team. Datsyuk was also part of the 2002 Cup team and was a 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, while Zetterberg was the team's captain from 2013 until his retirement in 2018. Both played every game of their NHL careers for the Red Wings, and while Datsyuk was technically traded to Arizona in 2016, he never played a game for the Coyotes and signed a symbolic one-day contract last season to formally end his career as a Red Wing. Given the time passed between the end of Fedorov's career and his jersey retirement (and between Kelly and Fedorov's jersey retirements), it's unclear when the team will next consider adding a number to the rafters. But if and when they do, Datsyuk and Zetterberg stand out as strong candidates for the honor somewhere down the line. Spot the pattern. 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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Auburn will formally retire QB Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey during game against Georgia
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey this fall, making him the fourth player in program history to receive the honor. The ceremony will take place during Auburn's home game against rival Georgia on Oct. 11. Newton will join Pat Sullivan (No. 7), Bo Jackson (No. 34) and Terry Beasley (No. 88) as former Tigers football players whose numbers are formally retired. The jerseys of Sullivan and Beasley were retired following Sullivan's 1971 Heisman Trophy season, and Jackson's number was retired as part of Auburn's football centennial celebration in 1992. No one has worn No. 2 at Auburn since Newton and the Tigers beat Oregon in the Bowl Championship Series national title game for the 2010 season. But soon it will be officially out of service. 'Auburn will always be home to me,' Newton said in a statement. 'The national championship we won in 2010 was a special moment, and to have my jersey retired ... is an incredible honor that I'll cherish forever. War Eagle!' One of the most decorated players in Auburn and Southeastern Conference history, Newton led Auburn to conference and national titles with a perfect 14-0 record. He threw for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns while rushing for 1,473 yards and 20 more scores. He became the first player in SEC history to pass for more than 2,000 yards and rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season. 'Cam Newton not only led Auburn to a national championship in 2010, but he produced one of the most prolific seasons ever by a college football player,' Auburn athletic director John Cohen said. 'Retiring Cam's jersey number is a fitting way to celebrate his lasting impact on Auburn University and Auburn Athletics for all time.' ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: and The Associated Press
