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      <title>Hilarious Video: Food Delivery Driver Confused By Michigan Man Cheering For The Wings</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Michigan delivery driver was confused as he dropped off a food order at the same time the Detroit Red Wings won in overtime. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/delivery-driver-confused-by-celebrating-red-wings-fan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[You weren't sure what you going to get from Kane (pictured above) after he had hip resurfacing surgery this past off-season.  But, in the 25 games he has played in a Wings uniform, he has scored 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists). <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/668/p/the-red-wings-must-re-sign-patrick-kane/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Fans are calling for a victory parade in Detroit after the Lions' successful season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/detroit-lions-victory-parade-proposal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What do the Red Wings do when their Sunday game conflicts with the Lions playoff game?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/red-wings-move-game-so-lions-fans-can-watch-game/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Every Michigan Sports Fan Would Make This Trade Off to Get a Lions Super Bowl Win</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michigan Sports Fans Ready To Trade Pistons' Season For Lions' Super Bowl Victory <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-sports-fans-sacrifice-for-lions-championship/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Detroit sports fans have have had some high highs and experienced some low lows. These are the worst Detroit sports teams of all time.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/worst-detroit-sports-teams-of-all-time/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As of this writing (the afternoon of December 29), the Winged Wheelers are 16-15-4 and have fallen three points out of the last Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/668/p/you-know-the-pistons-are-losing-but-why-are-the-red-wings-struggling/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[An actual air horn hasn't been heard at a red Wings Game since Joe Louis Arena closed in 2017. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/red-wings-air-horn-joe-louis/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings fired long-time Zamboni driver Al Sobotka on February 17th and we now know why thanks to a lawsuit filed on his behalf. <a href="https://wgrd.com/we-now-know-why-the-red-wings-fired-beloved-zamboni-driver-al-zobotka/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings fired long-time Zamboni driver Al Sobotka on February 17th and we now know why thanks to a lawsuit filed on his behalf. <a href="https://wgrd.com/we-now-know-why-the-red-wings-fired-beloved-zamboni-driver-al-zobotka/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings have a history of tough players such as Ted Lindsay, Joe Kocur, and Darren McCarty. Now this newer player is bringing the pain to other teams across the NHL. <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-is-one-detroit-red-wing-players-dont-mess-with/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings have a history of tough players such as Ted Lindsay, Joe Kocur, and Darren McCarty. Now this newer player is bringing the pain to other teams across the NHL. <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-is-one-detroit-red-wing-players-dont-mess-with/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:09:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nearly a quarter of million people are following the Detroit Red Wings on TikTok. It's the team's verified account and their latest effort shows the team's captain showing off his dog. <a href="https://wgrd.com/detroit-red-wings-captain-shows-off-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nearly a quarter of million people are following the Detroit Red Wings on TikTok. It&apos;s the team&apos;s verified account and their latest effort shows the team&apos;s captain showing off his dog. <a href="https://wgrd.com/detroit-red-wings-captain-shows-off-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan’s Pro Sports Teams All Stepping Up to Help With Elections</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:26:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Each franchise has offered up their locations to help make sure election results are secure, and locations are accessible.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-pro-sports-teams-all-stepping-up-to-help-with-elections/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Each franchise has offered up their locations to help make sure election results are secure, and locations are accessible.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-pro-sports-teams-all-stepping-up-to-help-with-elections/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:49:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When a microphone cut out at Little Caesar's Arena, Red Wings fans piped in with with Canada's National Anthem "O, Canada!" <a href="https://wgrd.com/red-wings-fans-sing-canadian-national-anthem-after-mic-goes-out/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When a microphone cut out at Little Caesar&apos;s Arena, Red Wings fans piped in with with Canada&apos;s National Anthem &quot;O, Canada!&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/red-wings-fans-sing-canadian-national-anthem-after-mic-goes-out/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Report Claims Detroit is Not the Best City for Hockey Fans</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 12:40:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Really? <a href="https://wgrd.com/report-claims-detroit-is-not-the-best-city-for-hockey-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Really? <a href="https://wgrd.com/report-claims-detroit-is-not-the-best-city-for-hockey-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Is Pavel Datsyuk About To Come Back To The Red Wings?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/is-pavel-datsyuk-about-to-come-back-to-the-red-wings/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:52:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ Datsyuk's KHL contract ends this year and there is rumor and quite possibly a chance he may once again return to the Red Wings <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-pavel-datsyuk-about-to-come-back-to-the-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Datsyuk&apos;s KHL contract ends this year and there is rumor and quite possibly a chance he may once again return to the Red Wings <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-pavel-datsyuk-about-to-come-back-to-the-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Frankhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ilitch Family May Launch Own Sports Network for Tigers, Red Wings</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:23:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The exploratory process has begun with no set deadline. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ilitch-family-may-launch-own-sports-network-for-tigers-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The exploratory process has begun with no set deadline. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ilitch-family-may-launch-own-sports-network-for-tigers-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:47:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Griffins Name New Head Coach <a href="https://wgrd.com/griffins-name-new-head-coach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Griffins Name New Head Coach <a href="https://wgrd.com/griffins-name-new-head-coach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Little Caesars Arena Earns Homeland Security Safety Certification</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/little-caesars-arena-earns-homeland-security-safety-certification/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Comerica Park earned the certification in 2015. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-caesars-arena-earns-homeland-security-safety-certification/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Comerica Park earned the certification in 2015. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-caesars-arena-earns-homeland-security-safety-certification/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Red Wings' Tatar Wipes Out First Skate at Little Caesars [VIDEO] </title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Red Wings' forward Tomas Tatar's first time on the ice at Little Caesars Arena didn't go so hot... <a href="https://wgrd.com/red-wings-tomas-tatar-wipes-out-first-skate-at-little-caesars-arena-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Red Wings&apos; forward Tomas Tatar&apos;s first time on the ice at Little Caesars Arena didn&apos;t go so hot... <a href="https://wgrd.com/red-wings-tomas-tatar-wipes-out-first-skate-at-little-caesars-arena-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Little Caesars Arena’s Seats Are Manufactured By A Grand Rapids Company</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:30:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Little Caesars Arena is nearing completion and a Grand Rapids based company was tasked with putting some of the finishing touches on the project. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-caesars-arenas-seats-are-manufactured-by-a-grand-rapids-company/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Little Caesars Arena is nearing completion and a Grand Rapids based company was tasked with putting some of the finishing touches on the project. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-caesars-arenas-seats-are-manufactured-by-a-grand-rapids-company/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Little Caesars Arena in Detroit will open its doors for the first time in September with a bunch of Kid Rock concerts. The Detroit Red Wings will open at Little Caesars Arena in October.
Whether your seat is a good one or not you should have a good view as Little Caesars Arena will be home to the largest seamless center-hung video system in the world. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-caesars-arena-scoreboard-largest-of-its-kind-in-the-world/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Little Caesars Arena in Detroit will open its doors for the first time in September with a bunch of Kid Rock concerts. The Detroit Red Wings will open at Little Caesars Arena in October.
Whether your seat is a good one or not you should have a good view as Little Caesars Arena will be home to the largest seamless center-hung video system in the world. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-caesars-arena-scoreboard-largest-of-its-kind-in-the-world/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Detroit Tigers, Red Wings Owner Mike Ilitch Dead at 87</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Multiple sources are reporting that Mike Ilitch, the owner of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers, and the founder of Little Caesars Pizza has died today at 87. <a href="https://wgrd.com/detroit-tigers-red-wings-owner-mike-ilitch-dead-at-87/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Multiple sources are reporting that Mike Ilitch, the owner of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers, and the founder of Little Caesars Pizza has died today at 87. <a href="https://wgrd.com/detroit-tigers-red-wings-owner-mike-ilitch-dead-at-87/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Griffins Tyler Bertuzzi Recalled to the Red Wings</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:44:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The news is out today, 21 year old Tyler Bertuzzi is Recall to play for the Detroit Red Wings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-griffins-tyler-bertuzzi-called-up-to-the-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The news is out today, 21 year old Tyler Bertuzzi is Recall to play for the Detroit Red Wings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-griffins-tyler-bertuzzi-called-up-to-the-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David McCart]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Mike Babcock Thanks Red Wings Fans in Full-Page Ad in Detroit Free Press</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2015 19:49:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, head coach Mike Babcock announced that he would not be be returning to the Detroit Red Wings next season.
Babcock took out a full-page ad in the Detroit Free Press to say goodbye and thank fans &quot;for an amazing 10 years.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/mike-babcock-thanks-red-wings-fans-in-full-page-ad-in-detroit-free-press/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Earlier this week, head coach Mike Babcock announced that he would not be be returning to the Detroit Red Wings next season.
Babcock took out a full-page ad in the Detroit Free Press to say goodbye and thank fans &amp;quot;for an amazing 10 years.&amp;quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/mike-babcock-thanks-red-wings-fans-in-full-page-ad-in-detroit-free-press/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>2014 NHL Winter Classic</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2014 NHL Winter Classic has the Detroit Red Wings facing the Toronto Maple Leafs. 
The two NHL teams are playing outside in front of more than 105,000 at The Big House of Michigan Stadium on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich... <a href="https://wgrd.com/2014-nhl-winter-classic-red-wings-vs-maple-leafs-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2014 NHL Winter Classic has the Detroit Red Wings facing the Toronto Maple Leafs. 
The two NHL teams are playing outside in front of more than 105,000 at The Big House of Michigan Stadium on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich... <a href="https://wgrd.com/2014-nhl-winter-classic-red-wings-vs-maple-leafs-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Soldier Surprises Family at Red Wings Game; Proposes to Girlfriend [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:52:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you missed the Detroit Red Wings' NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena, you missed something special. <a href="https://wgrd.com/soldier-suprises-family-at-red-wings-game-proposes-to-girlfriend-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you missed the Detroit Red Wings&apos; NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena, you missed something special. <a href="https://wgrd.com/soldier-suprises-family-at-red-wings-game-proposes-to-girlfriend-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>2012-2013 Red Wings Schedule Released</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[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... <a href="https://wgrd.com/2012-2013-red-wings-schedule-released/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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&apos;s goaltender... <a href="https://wgrd.com/2012-2013-red-wings-schedule-released/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Getty Images/Bruce Bennett</media:description>
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      <title>Great News For Alcoholic Hockey Fans in Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[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 &quot;The Big House&quot; like so many do on Saturdays in the fall... <a href="https://wgrd.com/great-news-for-alcoholic-hockey-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On January 1st, 2013 the NHL&apos;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&nbsp;to sneak a flask into &amp;quot;The Big House&amp;quot; like so many do on Saturdays in the fall... <a href="https://wgrd.com/great-news-for-alcoholic-hockey-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Getty Images/Leon Halip</media:description>
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      <title>Little Known Facts About The Grand Rapids Griffins [Sponsored]</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:26:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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! <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-known-facts-about-the-grand-rapids-griffins-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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! <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-known-facts-about-the-grand-rapids-griffins-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Green]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Tragic Plane Crash in Russia Claims The Lives of 2 Detroit Red Wings</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:59:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tragic-plane-crash-in-russia-claims-the-lives-of-2-detroit-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Russian jet carrying the Lokomotiv hockey team crashed, claiming the lives of it&apos;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. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tragic-plane-crash-in-russia-claims-the-lives-of-2-detroit-red-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Green]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>If You Don’t Like Hockey You Can Bite Me Or Gulp It!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:35:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ya know what pisses me off? <a href="https://wgrd.com/if-you-dont-like-hockey-you-can-bite-me-or-gulp-it/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ya know what pisses me off? <a href="https://wgrd.com/if-you-dont-like-hockey-you-can-bite-me-or-gulp-it/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dahmer]]></dc:creator>
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