WGRD 97.9 » Red Wings http://wgrd.com Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 2012-2013 Red Wings Schedule Released http://wgrd.com/2012-2013-red-wings-schedule-released/ http://wgrd.com/2012-2013-red-wings-schedule-released/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:28:05 +0000 Shaffee http://wgrd.com/?p=89934 The Detroit Red Wings will definitely have a different look in 2012-2013. No Nick Lidstrom on the blue line, which means the team will have a new captain, and no more Tomas Holmstrom causing havoc in front of the opposing team's goaltender

]]> http://wgrd.com/2012-2013-red-wings-schedule-released/feed/ 0 Getty Images/Bruce Bennett Great News For Alcoholic Hockey Fans in Michigan http://wgrd.com/great-news-for-alcoholic-hockey-fans/ http://wgrd.com/great-news-for-alcoholic-hockey-fans/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:47:23 +0000 Shaffee http://wgrd.com/?p=87875 On January 1st, 2013 the NHL's annual Winter Classic will take place at Michigan Stadium as the Detroit Red Wings will face the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Yesterday, the Michigan Legislature approved the sale of alcohol at the game, meaning fans might not feel the need as much to sneak a flask into "The Big House" like so many do on Saturdays in the fall

]]> http://wgrd.com/great-news-for-alcoholic-hockey-fans/feed/ 0 Getty Images/Leon Halip Little Known Facts About The Grand Rapids Griffins [Sponsored] http://wgrd.com/little-known-facts-about-the-grand-rapids-griffins-sponsored/ http://wgrd.com/little-known-facts-about-the-grand-rapids-griffins-sponsored/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:26:09 +0000 Andy Green http://wgrd.com/?p=23777 Our own Grand Rapids Griffins have helped to solidify the pride our state has for the mighty sport of hockey. Eager fans fill the seats during every game and have a blast doing it! They are an affiliate to our beloved Red Wings and here are some other facts you might not have known!

]]> http://wgrd.com/little-known-facts-about-the-grand-rapids-griffins-sponsored/feed/ 0 Tragic Plane Crash in Russia Claims The Lives of 2 Detroit Red Wings http://wgrd.com/tragic-plane-crash-in-russia-claims-the-lives-of-2-detroit-red-wings/ http://wgrd.com/tragic-plane-crash-in-russia-claims-the-lives-of-2-detroit-red-wings/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:59:17 +0000 Andy Green http://wgrd.com/?p=20718 A Russian jet carrying the Lokomotiv hockey team crashed, claiming the lives of it's passengers. Among them were two Red Wings. Former Red Wings coach Brad McCrimmon and player Ruslan Salei were among the victims. McCrimmon served as assistant coach for last years lineup of the Red Wings and Ruslan Salei played defense for the Wings.

]]> http://wgrd.com/tragic-plane-crash-in-russia-claims-the-lives-of-2-detroit-red-wings/feed/ 0 Jamie Sabau/Getty Images If You Don't Like Hockey You Can Bite Me Or Gulp It! http://wgrd.com/if-you-dont-like-hockey-you-can-bite-me-or-gulp-it/ http://wgrd.com/if-you-dont-like-hockey-you-can-bite-me-or-gulp-it/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:35:40 +0000 Dahmer http://wgrd.com/?p=1536 Ya know what pisses me off? 

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