2005–06 Detroit Red Wings season
Encyclopedia
The 2005–06 Detroit Red Wings
season was the 80th
National Hockey League
season
in Detroit, Michigan
. The Wings once again found themselves having the best regular season record, scoring 124 points for the second highest point total in franchise history.
The Red Wings began the season with a conflict in goal as recent pickup Chris Osgood
was injured in preseason activities and unproven Manny Legace
was to start in goal. Legace played great, winning 10 of his first 11 games, and quickly earned the starting goaltender job. The Red Wings decided to start Legace in the playoffs but his inexperience quickly showed and Detroit was knocked out in the first round by the Edmonton Oilers
.
Detroit defenseman, Jiri Fischer
, suffered a seizure in the first period of a game against the Nashville Predators
on November 21. The game was stopped and eventually called as many fans in Joe Louis Arena
either couldn't see what was going on or looked on in horror. Fischer was given CPR on the Wings' bench and then carried out on a stretcher. Nashville had a 1–0 lead with in the game and it was decided that the score would be added on to the rescheduled game later in the season.
The Red Wings sold out all 41 home games in 2005–06 as 20,066 fans packed Joe Louis Arena for every regular season and playoff game played in Detroit.
There was no All-Star game this year as the Winter Olympics in Turin
took place in February 2006 where nine Red Wings players represented their countries. Kris Draper
represented Canada
, Chris Chelios
represented the United States, Robert Lang represented the Czech Republic
, Pavel Datsyuk
represented Russia
, and Nicklas Lidstrom
, Mikael Samuelsson
, Henrik Zetterberg
, Nicklas Kronwall and Tomas Holmstrom
represented Sweden
. Team Canada Head coach, Wayne Gretzky
, told Steve Yzerman
it was his decision as to whether he wanted to play in the 2006 Olympics. Citing his age and playing ability, Yzerman bowed out to give up his roster spot to a "more deserving player".
Sweden won the gold medal
in ice hockey
as all three goals scored in the gold medal game were by Red Wings. Red Wings' Head Coach Mike Babcock
decided to give the five Gold Medal winners from Detroit time to return to Sweden to celebrate. They only missed one game, February 28 against the San Jose Sharks
. In that game, Detroit suffered their worst loss of the season, losing by four goals.
For the first time in 10 years, Detroit was not shut out in any of their 82 regular-season games.
† Game was cancelled with 7:31 left in the first period after Jiri Fischer
suffered heart failure on the bench. Nashville was ahead 1–0 and the score would be added to a January 23 rescheduled game. Fischer was tended to and would soon after retire due to an enlarged heart and complications resulting thereof. He currently is Director of Player Development for the Red Wings organization.
†Makeup date for the November 21st game that was postponed. Nashville started the game with a 1–0 lead.
.
Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (8) Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton wins series 4–2
* Stats reflect games played with Detroit only.
recorded his 600th career assist on March 7, 2006.
Detroit's picks at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft
in Ottawa
, Ontario
:
in 2005–06
.
affiliate for the 2005–06 season.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
season was the 80th
Detroit Red Wings seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Detroit Red Wings professional ice hockey club of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Red Wings have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1926...
National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
. The Wings once again found themselves having the best regular season record, scoring 124 points for the second highest point total in franchise history.
The Red Wings began the season with a conflict in goal as recent pickup Chris Osgood
Chris Osgood
Christopher John Osgood is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He's currently ranked tenth in wins in NHL regular season history with 401 career wins. He spent the first part of his 17-year NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings, then the New York Islanders and the St. Louis...
was injured in preseason activities and unproven Manny Legace
Manny Legacé
Emmanuel Legace, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He most recently played in the National Hockey League for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also played in the National Hockey League for the Los...
was to start in goal. Legace played great, winning 10 of his first 11 games, and quickly earned the starting goaltender job. The Red Wings decided to start Legace in the playoffs but his inexperience quickly showed and Detroit was knocked out in the first round by the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
.
Detroit defenseman, Jiri Fischer
Jiri Fischer
Jiří Fischer is a former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League . Fischer went into cardiac arrest in a November 2005 game, and subsequently retired due to his heart problems...
, suffered a seizure in the first period of a game against the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
on November 21. The game was stopped and eventually called as many fans in Joe Louis Arena
Joe Louis Arena
Joe Louis Arena, nicknamed The Joe and JLA is a hockey arena located at 600 Civic Center Drive in Detroit, Michigan. It is the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Completed in 1979 at a cost of $57 million, Joe Louis Arena is named after boxer and former heavyweight...
either couldn't see what was going on or looked on in horror. Fischer was given CPR on the Wings' bench and then carried out on a stretcher. Nashville had a 1–0 lead with in the game and it was decided that the score would be added on to the rescheduled game later in the season.
The Red Wings sold out all 41 home games in 2005–06 as 20,066 fans packed Joe Louis Arena for every regular season and playoff game played in Detroit.
There was no All-Star game this year as the Winter Olympics in Turin
2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
took place in February 2006 where nine Red Wings players represented their countries. Kris Draper
Kris Draper
Kristopher Draper is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Draper is a four-time winner of the Stanley Cup, a Frank J. Selke Trophy winner and scored over 100 goals in the Red Wings uniform. Draper was a member of the famous Grind Line in Detroit, consisting of himself, Kirk Maltby...
represented Canada
Canadian national men's hockey team
The Canadian national ice hockey team is the ice hockey team representing Canada. The team is overseen by Hockey Canada, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation, and participates in international competitions. From 1920 until 1963, Canada's international representation was by senior...
, Chris Chelios
Chris Chelios
Christos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played...
represented the United States, Robert Lang represented the Czech Republic
Czech Republic at the 2006 Winter Olympics
The Czech Republic competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.Speed skater Martina Sáblíková served as flag bearer at the Opening Ceremonies. The medal hopes were set on ice hockey team, Jakub Janda in ski jumping, Kateřina Neumannová in cross-country skiing and on Sáblíková...
, Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a professional ice hockey player from Russia and alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League . He is known for his stick-handling and is considered the best two-way forward in the game today, having won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in the...
represented Russia
Russia at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Russia participated at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. It sent a total of 190 athletes to participate in all 15 of the Winter Olympic sports. Russia was a key part of the Soviet Union when it won the highest number of gold medals for the 1956, 1960, 1964, 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1988 Winter...
, and Nicklas Lidstrom
Nicklas Lidström
Nicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain...
, Mikael Samuelsson
Mikael Samuelsson
Mikael Samuelsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League ....
, Henrik Zetterberg
Henrik Zetterberg
Henrik “Zäta" Zetterberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey center and alternate captain currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League...
, Nicklas Kronwall and Tomas Holmstrom
Tomas Holmström
Tomas Holmström is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League , where he has won four Stanley Cup championships...
represented Sweden
Sweden at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Sweden sent 112 athletes to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin trying to win their first gold medal since the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer. A total of 99 athletes were selected, and they competed in nine of the fifteen Winter Olympic sports...
. Team Canada Head coach, Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...
, told Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman
Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
it was his decision as to whether he wanted to play in the 2006 Olympics. Citing his age and playing ability, Yzerman bowed out to give up his roster spot to a "more deserving player".
Sweden won the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
in ice hockey
Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics
-Leading scorers:-Leading goaltenders:Goalkeepers with 40% or more of their team's total minutes.-Awards:Antero Niittymäki was named the most valuable player and received the Directorate Award for best goaltender of the tournament. Directorate Awards also went to Teemu Selänne for best forward, and...
as all three goals scored in the gold medal game were by Red Wings. Red Wings' Head Coach Mike Babcock
Mike Babcock
Michael "Mike" Babcock, Jr. is a Canadian professional ice hockey head coach of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and former player. He serves as head coach of the Red Wings. He also served as the head coach of Team Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver...
decided to give the five Gold Medal winners from Detroit time to return to Sweden to celebrate. They only missed one game, February 28 against the San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. In that game, Detroit suffered their worst loss of the season, losing by four goals.
For the first time in 10 years, Detroit was not shut out in any of their 82 regular-season games.
Season standings
For complete final standings, see 2005–06 NHL seasonOctober
Record: 11–1–0; Home: 5–1–0; Road: 6–0–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 1 | October 5 | St. Louis | 1 – 5 | Detroit | Legace Manny Legacé Emmanuel Legace, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He most recently played in the National Hockey League for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also played in the National Hockey League for the Los... |
20,066 | 1–0–0 | 2 | |
| 2 | October 6 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | St. Louis | Legace | 15,318 | 2–0–0 | 4 | |
| 3 | October 9 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
3 – 6 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 3–0–0 | 6 | |
| 4 | October 10 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
4 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 3–1–0 | 6 | |
| 5 | October 13 | Detroit | 5 – 2 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Legace | 18,118 | 4–1–0 | 8 | |
| 6 | October 15 | Detroit | 2 – 0 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
Legace | 17,799 | 5–1–0 | 10 | |
| 7 | October 17 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Legace | 20,066 | 6–1–0 | 12 |
| 8 | October 21 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 3 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 7–1–0 | 14 | |
| 9 | October 22 | Detroit | 6 – 0 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Legace | 18,136 | 8–1–0 | 16 | |
| 10 | October 24 | Detroit | 6 – 2 | Columbus | Legace | 16,098 | 9–1–0 | 18 | |
| 11 | October 27 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
2 – 5 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 10–1–0 | 20 | |
| 12 | October 29 | Detroit | 4 – 2 | Chicago | Osgood Chris Osgood Christopher John Osgood is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He's currently ranked tenth in wins in NHL regular season history with 401 career wins. He spent the first part of his 17-year NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings, then the New York Islanders and the St. Louis... |
20,658 | 11–1–0 | 22 |
November
Record: 7–5–2; Home: 4–2–1; Road: 3–3–1| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 13 | November 1 | Chicago | 1 – 4 | Detroit | Osgood | 20,066 | 12–1–0 | 24 | |
| 14 | November 3 | Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
4 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Osgood | 20,066 | 12–1–1 | 25 |
| 15 | November 5 | Phoenix | 4 – 1 | Detroit | Osgood | 20,066 | 12–2–1 | 25 | |
| 16 | November 6 | Detroit | 4 – 1 | St. Louis | Osgood | 13,211 | 13–2–1 | 27 | |
| 17 | November 9 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 – 4 | Detroit | OT | Legace | 20,066 | 14–2–1 | 29 |
| 18 | November 11 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 – 3 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 15–2–1 | 31 | |
| 19 | November 13 | Detroit | 1 – 4 | Vancouver | Legace | 18,630 | 15–3–1 | 31 | |
| 20 | November 16 | Detroit | 1 – 3 | Calgary | Legace | 19,289 | 15–4–1 | 31 | |
| 21 | November 17 | Detroit | 5 – 6 | Edmonton | OT | Osgood | 20,066 | 15–4–2 | 32 |
| 22 | November 19 | St. Louis | 3 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 15–5–2 | 32 | |
| November 21 | Nashville Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
PPD† | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | ||||
| 23 | November 23 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
3 – 7 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 16–5–2 | 34 | |
| 24 | November 25 | Detroit | 1 – 3 | Anaheim | Osgood | 17,174 | 16–6–2 | 34 | |
| 25 | November 26 | Detroit | 7 – 6 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Osgood | 17,496 | 17–6–2 | 36 | |
| 26 | November 28 | Detroit | 5 – 2 | Los Angeles | Howard Jimmy Howard James "Jimmy" Russell Howard III is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League... |
18,118 | 18–6–2 | 38 |
† Game was cancelled with 7:31 left in the first period after Jiri Fischer
Jiri Fischer
Jiří Fischer is a former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League . Fischer went into cardiac arrest in a November 2005 game, and subsequently retired due to his heart problems...
suffered heart failure on the bench. Nashville was ahead 1–0 and the score would be added to a January 23 rescheduled game. Fischer was tended to and would soon after retire due to an enlarged heart and complications resulting thereof. He currently is Director of Player Development for the Red Wings organization.
December
Record: 8–3–1; Home: 4–2–0; Road: 4–1–1| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 27 | December 1 | Calgary | 3 – 2 | Detroit | Howard | 20,066 | 18–7–2 | 38 | |
| 28 | December 4 | NY Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 1 | Detroit | Howard | 20,066 | 18–8–2 | 38 | |
| 29 | December 6 | New Jersey New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 5 | Detroit | Osgood | 20,066 | 19–8–2 | 40 | |
| 30 | December 9 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
Osgood | 18,277 | 20–8–2 | 42 | |
| 31 | December 12 | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
1 – 3 | Detroit | Osgood | 20,066 | 21–8–2 | 44 | |
| 32 | December 13 | Detroit | 6 – 7 | Atlanta Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Osgood | 17,559 | 21–9–2 | 44 | |
| 33 | December 15 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
OT | Osgood | 17,716 | 21–9–3 | 45 |
| 34 | December 17 | Detroit | 6 – 3 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
Osgood | 21,204 | 22–9–3 | 47 | |
| 35 | December 20 | Columbus | 3 – 4 | Detroit | SO | Osgood | 20,066 | 23–9–3 | 49 |
| 36 | December 23 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Chicago | OT | Osgood | 20,543 | 24–9–3 | 51 |
| 37 | December 27 | Detroit | 4 – 1 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
Osgood | 18,584 | 25–9–3 | 53 | |
| 38 | December 31 | Columbus | 2 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Osgood | 20,066 | 26–9–3 | 55 |
January
Record: 8–4–2; Home: 4–3–1; Road: 4–1–1| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 39 | January 3 | Minnesota | 4 – 2 | Detroit | Osgood | 20,066 | 26–10–3 | 55 | |
| 40 | January 5 | St. Louis | 0 – 3 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 27–10–3 | 57 | |
| 41 | January 6 | Detroit | 3 – 1 | Nashville | Legace | 17,113 | 28–10–3 | 59 | |
| 42 | January 8 | Dallas | 6 – 3 | Detroit | Osgood | 20,066 | 28–11–3 | 59 | |
| 43 | January 10 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
Legace | 18,730 | 28–12–3 | 59 | |
| 44 | January 12 | Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 6 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 29–12–3 | 61 | |
| 45 | January 14 | NY Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
3 – 4 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 30–12–3 | 63 | |
| 46 | January 18 | Detroit | 4 – 0 | Columbus | Osgood | 17,089 | 31–12–3 | 65 | |
| 47 | January 21 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | Colorado | Legace | 18,007 | 32–12–3 | 67 | |
| 48 | January 23† | Nashville | 3 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 32–13–3 | 67 | |
| 49 | January 24 | Nashville | 2 – 1 | Detroit | OT | Legace | 20,066 | 32–13–4 | 67 |
| 50 | January 26 | Vancouver | 1 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 33–13–4 | 69 | |
| 51 | January 28 | Detroit | 1 – 2 | Dallas | SO | Legace | 18,584 | 33–13–5 | 71 |
| 52 | January 30 | Detroit | 5 – 4 | Minnesota | Legace | 18,568 | 34–13–5 | 73 |
†Makeup date for the November 21st game that was postponed. Nashville started the game with a 1–0 lead.
February
Record: 5–1–0; Home: 3–0–0; Road: 2–1–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 53 | February 1 | St. Louis | 2 – 3 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 35–13–5 | 75 | |
| 54 | February 4 | Detroit | 3 – 0 | Colorado | Legace | 18,007 | 36–13–5 | 77 | |
| 55 | February 8 | Nashville | 0 – 6 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 37–13–5 | 79 | |
| 56 | February 9 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Nashville | Legace | 17,113 | 38–13–5 | 81 | |
| 57 | February 12 | Colorado | 3 – 6 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 39–13–5 | 83 | |
| 58 | February 28 | Detroit | 1 – 5 | San Jose | Legace | 17,496 | 39–14–5 | 83 |
March
Record: 11–1–3; Home: 4–1–3; Road: 7–0–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 59 | March 1 | Detroit | 2 – 0 | Anaheim | Osgood | 16,606 | 40–14–5 | 85 | |
| 60 | March 4 | Detroit | 7 – 3 | Phoenix | Legace | 18,619 | 41–14–5 | 87 | |
| 61 | March 7 | Phoenix | 5 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 41–15–5 | 89 | |
| 62 | March 9 | Los Angeles | 3 – 7 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 42–15–5 | 89 | |
| 63 | March 11 | Chicago | 4 – 6 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 43–15–5 | 91 | |
| 64 | March 12 | Detroit | 5 – 3 | Chicago | Osgood | 19,136 | 44–15–5 | 93 | |
| 65 | March 15 | Anaheim | 1 – 3 | Detroit | Osgood | 20,066 | 45–15–5 | 95 | |
| 66 | March 18 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | Edmonton | SO | Legace | 16,839 | 46–15–5 | 97 |
| 67 | March 19 | Detroit | 7 – 3 | Vancouver | Osgood | 18,630 | 47–15–5 | 99 | |
| 68 | March 21 | Nashville | 3 – 2 | Detroit | SO | Legace | 20,066 | 47–15–6 | 100 |
| 69 | March 23 | San Jose | 0 – 4 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 48–15–6 | 102 | |
| 70 | March 25 | Columbus | 5 – 4 | Detroit | SO | Osgood | 20,066 | 48–15–7 | 103 |
| 71 | March 27 | Detroit | 4 – 1 | St. Louis | Legace | 12,834 | 49–15–7 | 105 | |
| 72 | March 30 | Detroit | 4 – 2 | Nashville | Legace | 16,570 | 50–15–7 | 107 | |
| 73 | March 31 | Chicago | 3 – 2 | Detroit | OT | Osgood | 20,066 | 50–15–8 | 108 |
April
Record: 8–1–0; Home: 3–0–0; Road: 5–1–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 74 | April 2 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Minnesota | Legace | 18,568 | 51–15–8 | 110 | |
| 75 | April 3 | Detroit | 2 – 1 | Calgary | SO | Osgood | 19,289 | 52–15–8 | 112 |
| 76 | April 7 | Columbus | 6 – 5 | Detroit | SO | Legace | 20,066 | 53–15–8 | 114 |
| 77 | April 8 | Detroit | 4 – 2 | Columbus | Osgood | 18,136 | 54–15–8 | 116 | |
| 78 | April 11 | Edmonton | 0 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 55–15–8 | 118 | |
| 79 | April 13 | Detroit | 7 – 3 | Chicago | Legace | 15,117 | 56–15–8 | 120 | |
| 80 | April 15 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | St. Louis | Osgood | 16,094 | 57–15–8 | 122 | |
| 81 | April 17 | Dallas | 2 – 3 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 58–15–8 | 124 | |
| 82 | April 18 | Detroit | 3 – 6 | Nashville | Osgood | 17,113 | 58–16–8 | 124 |
- Green background indicates win.
- Red background indicates regulation loss.
- White background indicates overtime/shootout loss.
Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings ended the 2005–06 regular season as the Western Conference's first seed and played Edmonton in the first round. Edmonton would go on to defeat Detroit and reach the Stanley Cup Finals, losing in Game 7 to the Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
.
Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (8) Edmonton OilersEdmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
Edmonton wins series 4–2
| Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
| 1 | April 21 | Edmonton | 2 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Legace | 20,066 | 1 – 0 |
| 2 | April 23 | Edmonton | 4 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 1 – 1 | |
| 3 | April 25 | Detroit | 3 – 4 | Edmonton | OT | Legace | 16,839 | 1 – 2 |
| 4 | April 27 | Detroit | 4 – 2 | Edmonton | Legace | 16,839 | 2 – 2 | |
| 5 | April 29 | Edmonton | 3 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,066 | 2 – 3 | |
| 6 | May 1 | Detroit | 3 – 4 | Edmonton | Legace | 16,839 | 2 – 4 |
- Green background indicates win.
- Red background indicates loss.
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
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| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | ||
| Pavel Datsyuk Pavel Datsyuk Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a professional ice hockey player from Russia and alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League . He is known for his stick-handling and is considered the best two-way forward in the game today, having won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in the... |
C | 75 | 28 | 59 | 87 | +26 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Henrik Zetterberg Henrik Zetterberg Henrik “Zäta" Zetterberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey center and alternate captain currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League... |
LW | 77 | 39 | 46 | 85 | +29 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 2 | ||
| Brendan Shanahan Brendan Shanahan Brendan Frederick "Shanny" Shanahan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently serves as the National Hockey League's Vice President of Hockey and Business Development and head disciplinarian. Originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils second overall in the 1987 NHL Entry... |
LW | 82 | 40 | 41 | 81 | +29 | 105 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Nicklas Lidstrom Nicklas Lidström Nicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain... |
D | 80 | 16 | 64 | 80 | +21 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 2 | ||
| Robert Lang | C | 72 | 20 | 42 | 62 | +17 | 72 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 2 | ||
| Tomas Holmstrom Tomas Holmström Tomas Holmström is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League , where he has won four Stanley Cup championships... |
LW | 81 | 29 | 30 | 59 | +14 | 66 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 12 | ||
| Mathieu Schneider Mathieu Schneider Mathieu Schneider is a American former professional ice hockey player. Considered an offensive defenseman, Schneider played 1289 games in the National Hockey League with ten different teams, scoring 233 goals and totalling 743 points... |
D | 72 | 21 | 38 | 59 | +33 | 86 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 | ||
| Jason Williams | C | 80 | 21 | 37 | 58 | +4 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 6 | ||
| Mikael Samuelsson Mikael Samuelsson Mikael Samuelsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .... |
RW | 71 | 23 | 22 | 45 | +27 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 6 | ||
| Steve Yzerman Steve Yzerman Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League... |
C | 61 | 14 | 20 | 34 | +8 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 4 | ||
| Kris Draper Kris Draper Kristopher Draper is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Draper is a four-time winner of the Stanley Cup, a Frank J. Selke Trophy winner and scored over 100 goals in the Red Wings uniform. Draper was a member of the famous Grind Line in Detroit, consisting of himself, Kirk Maltby... |
C | 80 | 10 | 22 | 32 | +3 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 | ||
| Jason Woolley Jason Woolley Jason Woolley is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.- Playing career :Woolley attended Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI before the Washington Capitals selected him 61st overall in the 1989 NHL Draft. Woolley's most productive NHL season was his 1998–99 campaign with the Buffalo... |
D | 53 | 1 | 18 | 19 | +3 | 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Johan Franzen Johan Franzen Johan Franzén is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :Franzén started playing ice hockey in Boro/Vetlanda HC, Landsbro near Vetlanda in Sweden... |
C | 80 | 12 | 4 | 16 | +4 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Daniel Cleary Daniel Cleary Daniel Cleary is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. On June 4, 2008, Cleary became the first player from Newfoundland and Labrador to get his name on the Stanley Cup when the Red Wings won hockey's top prize... |
RW | 77 | 3 | 12 | 15 | +5 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 6 | ||
| Andreas Lilja Andreas Lilja Andreas Lilja is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Professional hockey:... |
D | 82 | 2 | 13 | 15 | +18 | 98 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 6 | ||
| Mark Mowers Mark Mowers Mark Mowers is a professional ice hockey forward who last played for the Fribourg-Gotteron in the Swiss National League A during the 2010-11 season... |
RW | 46 | 4 | 11 | 15 | +13 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Brett Lebda Brett Lebda Brett Steven Lebda is an American professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League... |
D | 46 | 3 | 9 | 12 | +9 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 4 | ||
| Chris Chelios Chris Chelios Christos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played... |
D | 81 | 4 | 7 | 11 | +22 | 108 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 | ||
| Kirk Maltby Kirk Maltby Kirk Maltby is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings.-Playing career:... |
LW | 82 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -9 | 80 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 4 | ||
| Niklas Kronwall Niklas Kronwall Niklas Kronwall is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, an alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League... |
D | 27 | 1 | 8 | 9 | +11 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Jiri Fischer Jiri Fischer Jiří Fischer is a former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League . Fischer went into cardiac arrest in a November 2005 game, and subsequently retired due to his heart problems... |
D | 22 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +8 | 33 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Cory Cross Cory Cross Cory Cross is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman, who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League... * |
D | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 15 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Don MacLean | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Jamie Rivers Jamie Rivers Jamie Rivers is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. Rivers played 469 games in the National Hockey League . He last played in Europe for KHL Medveščak.-Playing career:... * |
D | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Valtteri Filppula Valtteri Filppula Valtteri Filppula is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL... |
C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Tomas Kopecky Tomas Kopecky Tomáš Kopecký is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Detroit Red Wings :... |
RW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Jiri Hudler Jiri Hudler Jiří Hudler is a Czech professional ice hockey player with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. After beginning his career in the Czech Extraliga with Vsetín, Hudler was drafted by the Red Wings in 2002 and won the Stanley Cup with the club in 2008... |
C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Kyle Quincey Kyle Quincey Kyle Quincey is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OTL | GA | SO | SV% | GAA | GP | Min | W | L | GA | SO | SV% | GAA | ||
| Manny Legace Manny Legacé Emmanuel Legace, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He most recently played in the National Hockey League for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also played in the National Hockey League for the Los... |
51 | 2905 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 106 | 7 | .915 | 2.19 | 6 | 1029 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 0 | .884 | 2.65 | ||
| Chris Osgood Chris Osgood Christopher John Osgood is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He's currently ranked tenth in wins in NHL regular season history with 401 career wins. He spent the first part of his 17-year NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings, then the New York Islanders and the St. Louis... |
32 | 1846 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 85 | 2 | .897 | 2.79 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Jimmy Howard Jimmy Howard James "Jimmy" Russell Howard III is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League... |
4 | 201 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .904 | 2.99 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
Trophies and awards
- Presidents' TrophyPresidents' TrophyThe Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
: Detroit Red Wings - James Norris Memorial TrophyJames Norris Memorial TrophyThe James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position". The James Norris Memorial Trophy has been awarded 55 times to 23 different players since its beginnings in...
: Nicklas LidstromNicklas LidströmNicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain... - Lady Byng Memorial TrophyLady Byng Memorial TrophyThe Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability"...
: Pavel DatsyukPavel DatsyukPavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a professional ice hockey player from Russia and alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League . He is known for his stick-handling and is considered the best two-way forward in the game today, having won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in the... - Lester Patrick TrophyLester Patrick TrophyThe Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. It is considered a non-NHL trophy because it may be awarded to players, coaches, officials, and other personnel outside the NHL...
: Steve YzermanSteve YzermanStephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
Milestones
Nicklas LidstromNicklas Lidström
Nicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain...
recorded his 600th career assist on March 7, 2006.
Transactions
The Red Wings were involved in the following transactions during the 2005–06 season.Trades
| March 9, 2006 | To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... Jamie Rivers Jamie Rivers Jamie Rivers is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. Rivers played 469 games in the National Hockey League . He last played in Europe for KHL Medveščak.-Playing career:... |
To Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... Seventh-round pick in 2006 Draft |
| March 9, 2006 | To Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... Cory Cross Cory Cross Cory Cross is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman, who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League... |
To Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... Fourth-round pick in 2007 Draft |
Free agents
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Draft picks
As there was no 2004–05 season to set the order for the draft, a lottery was held in which teams were assigned a number of balls, between one and three, based on the number of playoff appearances the team had had in the past three seasons. As the Red Wings had made the playoffs three consecutive seasons, they were given only one ball in the lottery. The Red Wings ended up with the 19th overall pick.Detroit's picks at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft
2005 NHL Entry Draft
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft.As a lockout cancelled the games of the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on July 22, 2005. Teams were assigned 1 to 3 balls based on their playoff appearances and first overall draft picks from the past three years...
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
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| 1 | 19 | Jakub Kindl Jakub Kindl Jakub Kindl is a Czech professional ice hockey player. Kindl is a member of the Detroit Red Wings organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... (D) |
Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (OHL) |
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| 2 | 42 | Justin Abdelkader Justin Abdelkader Justin Abdelkader is an American ice hockey forward currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings.-College career:On April 7, 2007 Abdelkader scored the game-winning goal in the 2007 NCAA Championship Game against Boston College, securing the NCAA Division 1 National Championship for Michigan State... (LW) |
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Cedar Rapids RoughRiders The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League . Before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1999, the team was based in Mason City, where they were known as the North Iowa Huskies.... (USHL) |
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| 3 | 80 | Christofer Lofberg Christofer Löfberg Christofer Löfberg is a professional Swedish ice hockey player. He is a forward currently playing for Rögle BK in Elitserien.-Career statistics:- External links :... (C) |
Djurgårdens IF Hockey Djurgårdens IF Hockey Djurgårdens IF Hockey are a professional ice hockey team based in Stockholm, Sweden. They are the ice hockey department of the sports club Djurgårdens IF. The department was formed in 1922 with the help of Wilhelm Arwe and have since then become Sweden's most successful team, having won the Swedish... |
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| 4 | 103 | Mattias Ritola Mattias Ritola Mattias Ritola is a professional Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for MODO of the Swedish Elite League .-Playing career:... (C/W) |
Leksand Leksand Leksand is a locality and the seat of Leksand Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,861 inhabitants in 2005.- Sport :Leksand is famous for the Leksands IF ice hockey team. Leksand is also home to the Leksands Baseball and Softball Club, one of the oldest and more successful baseball clubs... Jr. (Sweden) |
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| 5 | 132 | Darren Helm Darren Helm Darren Helm is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.- Junior career :... (LW) |
Medicine Hat Tigers Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena.... (WHL) |
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| 5 | 137 | Johan Ryno Johan Ryno Karl Johan Ryno is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, currently playing for IK Oskarshamn in the Swedish second-tier league HockeyAllsvenskan. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2005... (RW) |
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| 5 | 151 | Jeff May Jeff May Jeff May is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 5th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.On March 20, 2009, May was signed as a free agent by the Phoenix... |
Prince Albert Raiders Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert... (WHL) |
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| 6 | 175 | Juho Mielonen Juho Mielonen Juho Mielonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Ässät of the SM-liiga.-References:... |
Ilves Ilves Ilves is a Finnish sports club nowadays mostly known for their youth work. The ice hockey team plays in the SM-liiga at the Tampereen jäähalli in Hakametsä... (Finland Jr.) |
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| 7 | 214 | Bretton Stamler | Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center... (WHL) |
Grand Rapids Griffins
The Griffins were Detroit's top affiliate in the American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
in 2005–06
2005–06 AHL season
The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup, defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in the finals....
.
Toledo Storm
The Storm were the Red Wings' ECHLECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
affiliate for the 2005–06 season.