The 2011–12

2011–12 NHL season

The 2011–12 NHL season is the 95th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It is the fifth consecutive season that opens in Europe with NHL Premiere games. As with the previous season, three events are scheduled: two games will be held in Stockholm, Sweden; one game in Helsinki,...

 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...

 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...

is the 86th

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...

 season for the 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...

 franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.

Off-Season

On July 19, 2011, goaltender 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...

 announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons. Osgood won three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings and will remain with the Red Wings organization, working with Detroit's goaltending prospects.

Schedule and results

2011–12 Game Log
EWLINE October: 5–4–0 (Home: 3–1–0 ; Road: 2–3–0) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap 1 October 7 Ottawa Senators 2011–12 Ottawa Senators season The 2011–12 Ottawa Senators season is the 20th NHL season, for the Ottawa Senators National Hockey League team.-Team business:...   W 5–3 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...   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...   20,066 1–0–0 2 Recap 2 October 8 @ Colorado Avalanche 2011–12 Colorado Avalanche season The 2011–12 Colorado Avalanche season will be the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 17th season since the franchise relocated to Colorado to start the 1995–96 NHL season....   W 3–0 Conklin Ty Conklin Ty Curtis Conklin is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....   Pepsi Center Pepsi Center Pepsi Center is a multi-purpose arena in Denver, Colorado, United States. The building is home to the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association, the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League...   18,007 2–0–0 4 Recap 3 October 13 Vancouver Canucks 2011–12 Vancouver Canucks season The 2011–12 Vancouver season is the 41st season in the modern Canucks' history. The Vancouver Canucks are the defending Western conference champions and three time defending Northwest division champions. The Canucks opened the regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on October 6...   W 2–0 Howard 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...   20,066 3–0–0 6 Recap 4 October 15 @ Minnesota Wild 2011–12 Minnesota Wild season The 2011–12 Minnesota Wild season will be the 12th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.The Wild could attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2007–08 NHL season....   W 3–2 OT Howard Xcel Energy Center Xcel Energy Center The Xcel Energy Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is named for its locally-based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy. With an official capacity of 18,064, the arena has four spectator levels: one suite level and three general seating levels. The arena is owned by the...   17,104 4–0–0 8 Recap 5 October 21 Columbus Blue Jackets 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season will be the 12th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997....   W 5–2 Howard 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...   20,066 5–0–0 10 Recap 6 October 22 @ Washington Capitals 2011–12 Washington Capitals season The 2011–12 Washington Capitals season is the franchise’s 38th season in the National Hockey League .- Off-season :During the off-season The Capitals made several player changes. One of the players that was not retained by the team, Matt Bradley, started a controversy with his comments from a radio...   L 1–7 Conklin Verizon Center Verizon Center Verizon Center is a sports and entertainment arena in Washington, D.C., USA, named after telecommunications sponsor Verizon Communications, and has been nicknamed the "Phone Booth" because of its association with telecommunications companies...   18,506 5–1–0 10 Recap 7 October 25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season will be the 12th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997....   L 1–4 Conklin Nationwide Arena Nationwide Arena Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It opened in 2000 and is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets, of the NHL....   15,100 5–2–0 10 Recap 8 October 28 San Jose Sharks 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season The 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season is the Ice hockey club's 21st season in the NHL.-Off-season:The Sharks, disappointed in their playoff results, traded away two major players of their team to the Minnesota Wild. Devin Setoguchi was traded for Brent Burns, and Dany Heatley was traded for Martin...   L 2–4 Howard 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...   20,066 5–3–0 10 Recap 9 October 29 @ Minnesota Wild 2011–12 Minnesota Wild season The 2011–12 Minnesota Wild season will be the 12th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.The Wild could attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2007–08 NHL season....   L 0–1 Howard Xcel Energy Center Xcel Energy Center The Xcel Energy Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is named for its locally-based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy. With an official capacity of 18,064, the arena has four spectator levels: one suite level and three general seating levels. The arena is owned by the...   17,233 5–4–0 10 Recap
EWLINE November 10–3–1 (Home: 7–1–1 ; Road: 3–2–0) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap 10 November 1 Minnesota Wild 2011–12 Minnesota Wild season The 2011–12 Minnesota Wild season will be the 12th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.The Wild could attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2007–08 NHL season....   L 1–2 OT Howard 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...   20,066 5–4–1 11 Recap 11 November 3 Calgary Flames 2011–12 Calgary Flames season The 2011–12 Calgary Flames season will be the 32nd season in Calgary and 40th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . The Flames will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2008–09 NHL season....   L 1–4 Howard 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...   20,066 5–5–1 11 Recap 12 November 5 Anaheim Ducks 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season The 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season is the 19th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.Their first game of the season was held on October 7, 2011 against the Buffalo Sabres in Helsinki, Finland.-Offseason:...   W 5–0 Howard 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...   20,066 6–5–1 13 Recap 13 November 8 Colorado Avalanche 2011–12 Colorado Avalanche season The 2011–12 Colorado Avalanche season will be the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 17th season since the franchise relocated to Colorado to start the 1995–96 NHL season....   W 5–2 Howard 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...   20,066 7–5–1 15 Recap 14 November 11 Edmonton Oilers 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season The 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season will be the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 40th season including their play in the World Hockey Association....   W 3–0 Howard 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...   20,066 8–5–1 17 Recap 15 November 12 Dallas Stars 2011–12 Dallas Stars season The 2011–12 Dallas Stars season will be the 45th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 19th season since the franchise relocated to Dallas to start the 1993–94 NHL season....   W 5–2 Howard 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...   20,066 9–5–1 19 Recap 16 November 15 @ St. Louis Blues 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season The 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season is the 45th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967....   L 1-2 Howard Scottrade Center Scottrade Center Scottrade Center is a 19,150 seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, opened in 1994. It is the home of the St...   19,150 9-6-1 19 Recap 17 November 17 @ San Jose Sharks 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season The 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season is the Ice hockey club's 21st season in the NHL.-Off-season:The Sharks, disappointed in their playoff results, traded away two major players of their team to the Minnesota Wild. Devin Setoguchi was traded for Brent Burns, and Dany Heatley was traded for Martin...   L 2-5 Howard HP Pavilion at San Jose  17,562 9-7-1 19 Recap 18 November 19 @ Los Angeles Kings 2011–12 Los Angeles Kings season The 2011–12 Los Angeles Kings season will be the 45th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967.-Standings:- Pre-season :-Regular Season:- Skaters :- Goaltenders :...   W 4-1 Howard Staples Center Staples Center Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...   18,118 10-7-1 21 Recap 19 November 20 @ Anaheim Ducks 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season The 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season is the 19th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.Their first game of the season was held on October 7, 2011 against the Buffalo Sabres in Helsinki, Finland.-Offseason:...   W 4-2 Howard Honda Center  17,229 11-7-1 23 Recap 20 November 23 Calgary Flames 2011–12 Calgary Flames season The 2011–12 Calgary Flames season will be the 32nd season in Calgary and 40th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . The Flames will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2008–09 NHL season....   W 5-3 Howard 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...   20,066 12-7-1 25 Recap 21 November 25 @ Boston Bruins 2011–12 Boston Bruins season The 2011–12 Boston Bruins season will be the 88th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 4, 1924. The Bruins will enter the 2011-12 season as the defending Stanley Cup Champions.-Regular season:...   W 3-2 SO Howard TD Garden  17,565 13-7-1 27 Recap 22 November 26 Nashville Predators 2011–12 Nashville Predators season The 2011–12 Nashville Predators season will be the club's 14th season in the National Hockey League .-Off-season:On June 22, 2011, the Predators revealed a new team logo, secondary logo and wordmarks...   W 4-1 Howard 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...   20,066 14-7-1 29 Recap 23 November 30 Tampa Bay Lightning 2011–12 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2011–12 Tampa Bay Lightning season is the franchise’s 20th season in the National Hockey League . The Lightning have a brand new logo and jerseys beginning this season.-Offseason:...   W 4-2 Howard 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...   20,066 15-7-1 31 Recap
EWLINE December 0–0–0 (Home: 0–0–0 ; Road: 0–0–0) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap 24 December 2 @ Buffalo Sabres 2011–12 Buffalo Sabres season The 2011–12 Buffalo Sabres season is the 41st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. Their season began October 7, 2011 against the Anaheim Ducks in Helsinki, Finland. In Helsinki the team named Jason Pominville the 13th full time captain in team history...   First Niagara Center  25 December 4 @ Colorado Avalanche 2011–12 Colorado Avalanche season The 2011–12 Colorado Avalanche season will be the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 17th season since the franchise relocated to Colorado to start the 1995–96 NHL season....   Pepsi Center Pepsi Center Pepsi Center is a multi-purpose arena in Denver, Colorado, United States. The building is home to the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association, the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League...   26 December 6 @ St. Louis Blues 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season The 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season is the 45th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967....   Scottrade Center Scottrade Center Scottrade Center is a 19,150 seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, opened in 1994. It is the home of the St...   27 December 8 Phoenix Coyotes 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season The 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season will be the franchise’s 33rd season in the National Hockey League , and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona.-Off-season:...   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...   28 December 10 Winnipeg Jets  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...   29 December 13 @ Pittsburgh Penguins 2011–12 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2011–12 Pittsburgh Penguins season is the franchise’s 45th season in the National Hockey League .-Regular season:-Standings:-Pre-season:...   Consol Energy Center  30 December 15 @ Nashville Predators 2011–12 Nashville Predators season The 2011–12 Nashville Predators season will be the club's 14th season in the National Hockey League .-Off-season:On June 22, 2011, the Predators revealed a new team logo, secondary logo and wordmarks...   Bridgestone Arena  31 December 17 Los Angeles Kings 2011–12 Los Angeles Kings season The 2011–12 Los Angeles Kings season will be the 45th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967.-Standings:- Pre-season :-Regular Season:- Skaters :- Goaltenders :...   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...   32 December 19 @ Edmonton Oilers 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season The 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season will be the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 40th season including their play in the World Hockey Association....   Rexall Place Rexall Place Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL...   33 December 21 @ Vancouver Canucks 2011–12 Vancouver Canucks season The 2011–12 Vancouver season is the 41st season in the modern Canucks' history. The Vancouver Canucks are the defending Western conference champions and three time defending Northwest division champions. The Canucks opened the regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on October 6...   Rogers Arena  34 December 22 @ Calgary Flames 2011–12 Calgary Flames season The 2011–12 Calgary Flames season will be the 32nd season in Calgary and 40th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . The Flames will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2008–09 NHL season....   Scotiabank Saddledome  35 December 26 @ Nashville Predators 2011–12 Nashville Predators season The 2011–12 Nashville Predators season will be the club's 14th season in the National Hockey League .-Off-season:On June 22, 2011, the Predators revealed a new team logo, secondary logo and wordmarks...   Bridgestone Arena  36 December 27 St. Louis Blues 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season The 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season is the 45th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967....   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...   37 December 30 @ Chicago Blackhawks 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season will be the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.-Standings:-Schedule and results:Legend:-Pre-season:-Regular season:...   United Center United Center The United Center is an indoor sports arena located in Chicago. It is named after its corporate sponsor, United Airlines. The United Center is home to both the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League...   38 December 31 St. Louis Blues 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season The 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season is the 45th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967....   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...
EWLINE January 0–0–0 (Home: 0–0–0 ; Road: 0–0–0) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap 39 January 3 @ Dallas Stars 2011–12 Dallas Stars season The 2011–12 Dallas Stars season will be the 45th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 19th season since the franchise relocated to Dallas to start the 1993–94 NHL season....   American Airlines Center American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center is a multi-purpose arena, located in the Victory Park neighborhood, near downtown Dallas, Texas.It is home to the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, and the Dallas Stars of the NHL....   40 January 7 @ Toronto Maple Leafs 2011–12 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2011–12 Toronto Maple Leafs season is the 95th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917.-Off-Season:...   Air Canada Centre Air Canada Centre The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The arena is popularly known as the ACC or the Hangar ....   41 January 8 @ Chicago Blackhawks 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season will be the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.-Standings:-Schedule and results:Legend:-Pre-season:-Regular season:...   United Center United Center The United Center is an indoor sports arena located in Chicago. It is named after its corporate sponsor, United Airlines. The United Center is home to both the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League...   42 January 10 @ New York Islanders 2011–12 New York Islanders season The 2011–12 New York Islanders season will be the 40th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 6, 1972.-Off-season:...   Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Uniondale, New York, United States. Home to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, the Coliseum is located approximately east of New York City on Long Island...   43 January 10 Phoenix Coyotes 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season The 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season will be the franchise’s 33rd season in the National Hockey League , and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona.-Off-season:...   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...   44 January 14 Chicago Blackhawks 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season will be the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.-Standings:-Schedule and results:Legend:-Pre-season:-Regular season:...   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...   45 January 16 Buffalo Sabres 2011–12 Buffalo Sabres season The 2011–12 Buffalo Sabres season is the 41st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. Their season began October 7, 2011 against the Anaheim Ducks in Helsinki, Finland. In Helsinki the team named Jason Pominville the 13th full time captain in team history...   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...   46 January 17 @ Dallas Stars 2011–12 Dallas Stars season The 2011–12 Dallas Stars season will be the 45th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 19th season since the franchise relocated to Dallas to start the 1993–94 NHL season....   American Airlines Center American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center is a multi-purpose arena, located in the Victory Park neighborhood, near downtown Dallas, Texas.It is home to the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, and the Dallas Stars of the NHL....   47 January 19 @ Phoenix Coyotes 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season The 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season will be the franchise’s 33rd season in the National Hockey League , and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona.-Off-season:...   Jobing.com Arena  48 January 21 Columbus Blue Jackets 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season will be the 12th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997....   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...   49 January 23 St. Louis Blues 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season The 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season is the 45th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967....   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...   50 January 25 @ Montreal Canadiens 2011–12 Montreal Canadiens season The 2011–12 Montreal Canadiens season is the team's 103rd season in franchise history and their 95th season in the National Hockey League since the league was established on November 22, 1917.-Off-season:...   Bell Centre Bell Centre The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction...   51 January 31 @ Calgary Flames 2011–12 Calgary Flames season The 2011–12 Calgary Flames season will be the 32nd season in Calgary and 40th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . The Flames will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2008–09 NHL season....   Scotiabank Saddledome
EWLINE February 0–0–0 (Home: 0–0–0 ; Road: 0–0–0) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Arena Attendance Record Pts Recap 52 February 2 @ Vancouver Canucks 2011–12 Vancouver Canucks season The 2011–12 Vancouver season is the 41st season in the modern Canucks' history. The Vancouver Canucks are the defending Western conference champions and three time defending Northwest division champions. The Canucks opened the regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on October 6...   Rogers Arena  53 February 4 @ Edmonton Oilers 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season The 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season will be the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 40th season including their play in the World Hockey Association....   Rexall Place Rexall Place Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL...   54 February 6 @ Phoenix Coyotes 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season The 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season will be the franchise’s 33rd season in the National Hockey League , and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona.-Off-season:...   Jobing.com Arena  55 February 8 Edmonton Oilers 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season The 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season will be the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 40th season including their play in the World Hockey Association....   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...   56 February 10 Anaheim Ducks 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season The 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season is the 19th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.Their first game of the season was held on October 7, 2011 against the Buffalo Sabres in Helsinki, Finland.-Offseason:...   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...   57 February 12 Philadelphia Flyers 2011–12 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2011–12 Philadelphia Flyers season is the Flyers' 45th season in the National Hockey League.-Standings:-Game Log:The 2011–12 Philadelphia Flyers season is the Flyers' 45th season in the National Hockey League.-Standings:-Game Log:...   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...   58 February 14 Dallas Stars 2011–12 Dallas Stars season The 2011–12 Dallas Stars season will be the 45th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 19th season since the franchise relocated to Dallas to start the 1993–94 NHL season....   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...   59 February 17 Nashville Predators 2011–12 Nashville Predators season The 2011–12 Nashville Predators season will be the club's 14th season in the National Hockey League .-Off-season:On June 22, 2011, the Predators revealed a new team logo, secondary logo and wordmarks...   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...   60 February 19 San Jose Sharks 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season The 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season is the Ice hockey club's 21st season in the NHL.-Off-season:The Sharks, disappointed in their playoff results, traded away two major players of their team to the Minnesota Wild. Devin Setoguchi was traded for Brent Burns, and Dany Heatley was traded for Martin...   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...   61 February 21 @ Chicago Blackhawks 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season will be the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.-Standings:-Schedule and results:Legend:-Pre-season:-Regular season:...   United Center United Center The United Center is an indoor sports arena located in Chicago. It is named after its corporate sponsor, United Airlines. 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Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...   71 March 14 @ Anaheim Ducks 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season The 2011–12 Anaheim Ducks season is the 19th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.Their first game of the season was held on October 7, 2011 against the Buffalo Sabres in Helsinki, Finland.-Offseason:...   Honda Center  72 March 17 @ San Jose Sharks 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season The 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season is the Ice hockey club's 21st season in the NHL.-Off-season:The Sharks, disappointed in their playoff results, traded away two major players of their team to the Minnesota Wild. Devin Setoguchi was traded for Brent Burns, and Dany Heatley was traded for Martin...   HP Pavilion at San Jose  73 March 19 Washington Capitals 2011–12 Washington Capitals season The 2011–12 Washington Capitals season is the franchise’s 38th season in the National Hockey League .- Off-season :During the off-season The Capitals made several player changes. One of the players that was not retained by the team, Matt Bradley, started a controversy with his comments from a radio...   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. 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Legend:

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes

Regular season
Player	GP	G	A	Pts	+/−	PIM
	12	5	5	10	2	4
	12	5	5	10	2	14
	12	2	7	9	-5	4
	12	2	6	8	6	4
	12	2	4	6	4	6
	12	3	2	5	-3	2
	10	1	3	4	1	6
	12	2	2	4	-5	4
	11	2	2	4	2	12
	11	1	2	3	-1	18
	12	1	2	3	-3	4
	10	0	3	3	3	4
	10	0	2	2	3	4
	12	1	1	2	0	7
	12	1	1	2	3	2
	9	1	1	2	2	2
	12	0	1	1	3	9
	2	0	1	1	0	2
	12	0	0	0	-4	2
	2	0	0	0	0	2
	6	0	0	0	-2	2
	1	0	0	0	0	0

Goaltenders

Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average

Regular season
	Player	GP	TOI	W	L	OT	GA	GAA	SA	Sv%	SO	G	A	PIM
	9	543	5	3	1	16	1.77	224	.929	2	0	0	0
	3	178	1	2	0	10	3.37	85	.882	1	0	1	0

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Red Wings. Stats reflect time with the Red Wings only.

^‡Traded mid-season

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Awards

Regular Season
Player	Award	Awarded
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...	NHL Second Star of the Week	November 14, 2011

Milestones

Regular Season
Player	Milestone	Reached
Cory Emmerton Cory Emmerton Cory Emmerton is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract by the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round, 41st overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft...	1st Career NHL Assist	October 7, 2011
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...	100th Career NHL Assist	October 15, 2011

Transactions

The Red Wings have been involved in the following transactions

2011–12 NHL transactions

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2011–12 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable...

 during the 2011–12 season.

Trades

Date	Details
June 24, 2011	To Ottawa Senators 1st-round pick (#24 overall) in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...	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... 2nd-round pick (#35 overall) in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... 2nd-round pick (#48 overall) in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...

Free agents signed

Player	Former team	Contract terms
Mike Commodore Mike Commodore Michael Commodore is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...	Columbus Blue Jackets 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...	1 year, $1 million
Ian White	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...	2 years, $5.75 million
Garnet Exelby Garnet Exelby Garnet Exelby is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He is particularly known for his aggressive style of play and his fearsome bodychecking skills....	Rockford IceHogs Rockford IceHogs This article is about the former UHL franchise. For the current American Hockey League franchise, see Rockford IceHogs.The Rockford IceHogs were a professional ice hockey team in Rockford, Illinois USA. They were a member of the United Hockey League from 1999 to 2007. The IceHogs played their home...	1 year, $600,000
Chris Conner Chris Conner Chris Ryan Conner is an American professional ice hockey winger, currently with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He has also played professionally with the Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins. He grew up in Westland, MI and attended Churchill High School in Livonia, MI...	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...	1 year, $550,000
Ty Conklin Ty Conklin Ty Curtis Conklin is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....	St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade...	1 year, $750,000
Fabian Brunnstrom Fabian Brunnström Fabian Brunnström is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...	Toronto Marlies Toronto Marlies The Toronto Marlies is a Canadian professional ice hockey team currently playing in the American Hockey League . The top affiliate of the National Hockey League 's Toronto Maple Leafs, the Marlies play at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario...	1 year, $600,000

Free agents lost

Player	New team	Contract terms
Derek Meech	Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA...	1 year, $700,000
Jamie Tardif Jamie Tardif -International:-External links:...	Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...	2 years, $1.2 million
Mike Modano Mike Modano Michael Thomas Modano, Jr. is a retired American professional ice hockey player, who most notably played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL...	Dallas Stars 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...	1 day, $999,999

Claimed via waivers

Player

Former team

Date claimed off waivers

Lost via waivers

Player

New team

Date claimed off waivers

Lost via retirement

Player

Brian Rafalski Brian Rafalski Brian Christopher Rafalski is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 15 professional ice hockey seasons for five teams: 11 in the National Hockey League for two teams , three in SM-liiga for two teams prior to entering the NHL, and one in Elitserien for...

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...

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...

Player signings

Player	Date	Contract terms
Adam Almqvist Adam Almqvist Adam Almqvist is a professional Swedish ice hockey player. He is currently playing for HV71 in Elitserien. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 7th round, 210th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft....	May 27, 2011	3 years, $1.775 million entry-level contract
Andrej Nestrasil	May 31, 2011	3 years, $1.755 million entry-level contract
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...	June 20, 2011	1 year, $6.2 million
Jonathan Ericsson Jonathan Ericsson Jonathan Ericsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who now plays for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...	July 1, 2011	3 years, $9.75 million
Patrick Eaves Patrick Eaves Patrick Campbell Eaves is a professional ice hockey forward, currently a member of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Born in Calgary and raised in the United States, Patrick holds Canadian and American citizenship and has represented the United States in international ice hockey...	July 1, 2011	3 years, $3.6 million
Drew Miller Drew Miller Andrew Miller is an American professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League ....	July 1, 2011	2 years, $1.65 million
Logan Pyett Logan Pyett Logan Pyett is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the seventh round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, 212th overall...	July 5, 2011	1 year, $525,000
Joey MacDonald Joey MacDonald Joseph MacDonald is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender in the Detroit Red Wings organization who currently plays with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League . He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, and the Toronto Maple Leafs...	July 11, 2011	2 years, $1.1 million
Jordan Pearce Jordan Pearce Jordan Paul Pearce is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:...	July 21, 2011	2 years, $1.05 million
Francis Pare Francis Paré Francis Paré is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League .On July 27, 2011, Pare signed a two-year contract with the Griffins.- Career statistics :...	July 27, 2011	2 years, $1.115 million
Petr Mrazek Petr Mrazek Petr Mrazek is a Czech professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League...	October 19, 2011	3 years, $1.815 million entry-level contract
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...	October 31, 2011	7 years, $33.25 million contract extension

Draft picks

Overall Pick	Position	College/Junior/Club Team (League)
2	35 (from Ottawa)	Tomas Jurco Tomáš Jurčo Tomáš Jurčo is a Slovak ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL. He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2nd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft....	RW		Saint John Sea Dogs Saint John Sea Dogs The Saint John Sea Dogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, entering the league as an expansion team in 2005. The Sea Dogs play at Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick, with a capacity of 6,488...  (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... )
2	48 (from Chicago via Ottawa)	Xavier Ouellet	D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring...		Montreal Junior Hockey Club Montreal Junior Hockey Club The Montreal Junior Hockey Club were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The team is based out of the Verdun Auditorium, in Verdun, Quebec. The St. John's Fog Devils franchise relocated at the conclusion of the 2007–08 QMJHL season...  (QMJHL)
2	55	Ryan Sproul	D		Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey...  (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... )
3	85	Alan Quine	C		Peterborough Petes Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:...  (OHL)
4	115	Marek Tvrdon Marek Tvrdon Marek Tvrdon is a Slovak ice hockey player. He played with HK Nitra in the Slovak Extraliga during the 2009–10 Slovak Extraliga season. He was drafted in 2011 entry draft By Detroit Red Wings. -External links:...	RW		Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...  (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... )
5	145	Philippe Hudon	C / RW		Choate Rosemary Choate Rosemary Hall Choate Rosemary Hall is a private, college-preparatory, coeducational boarding school located in Wallingford, Connecticut...  (USHS-CT)
5	146 (from Philadelphia)	Mattias Backman Mattias Bäckman Mattias Bäckman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Linköpings HC of the Elitserien .-External links:...	D		Linkoping HC Linköpings HC Linköpings Hockey Club, often known by its acronym LHC or, colloquially among its fans, Cluben, is an ice hockey team from Linköping, Sweden....  (SEL Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... )
6	175	Richard Nedomlel	D		Swift Current Broncos Swift Current Broncos The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...  (WHL)
7	205	Alexei Marchenko Alexei Marchenko Alexei Marchenko is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League . He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 7th round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.-Career statistics:-External links:...	D		HC CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow is a Russian ice hockey club that plays in the Kontinental Hockey League. It is referred to in the West as "Central Red Army" or the "Red Army Team" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army, popularly known as the Red Army...  (KHL Kontinental Hockey League The Kontinental Hockey League is an international professional ice hockey league in Eurasia founded in 2008. As of 2009, it is ranked as the strongest hockey league in Europe.... )