HELM UNDERGOES SUCCESFUL SURGERY RED WINGS FORWARD OUT FOR REMAINDER OF PLAYOFFS

Detroit, MI…Detrot Red Wings forward Darren Helm underwent successful surgery last night to repair lacerated tendons in his right forearm. The injury, suffered with just over eight minutes remaining in the first period of the Red Wings Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 1 vs. Nashville, will sideline Helm for the remainder of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Helm is expected to make a full recovery and return for the Red Wings 2012 training camp.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Douglas Weikert at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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NHL 2012 STANLEY CUP CONFERENCE QUARTER-FINAL SCHEDULE

NEW YORK (April 8, 2012) – The National Hockey League today announced the dates, times and national broadcast information for the 2012 Stanley Cup Conference Quarter-Final round, which begins Wednesday, April 11. All times listed are ET and subject to change.
2012 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER-FINALS
SERIES A TIME (ET) #1 NY Rangers vs. #8 Ottawa
Thursday, April 12, 2012 7 p.m. Ottawa at NY Rangers
Saturday, April 14, 2012 7 p.m. Ottawa at NY Rangers
Monday, April 16, 2012 7:30 p.m. NY Rangers at Ottawa
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:30 p.m. NY Rangers at Ottawa
Saturday, April 21, 2012 7 p.m. Ottawa at NY Rangers
Monday, April 23, 2012 TBD NY Rangers at Ottawa
Thursday, April 26, 2012 TBD Ottawa at NY Rangers

SERIES B TIME (ET) #2 Boston vs. #7 Washington
Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:30 p.m. Washington at Boston
Saturday, April 14, 2012 3 p.m. Washington at Boston
Monday, April 16, 2012 7:30 p.m. Boston at Washington
Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:30 p.m. Boston at Washington
Saturday, April 21, 2012 3 p.m. Washington at Boston
Sunday, April 22, 2012 TBD Boston at Washington
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 TBD Washington at Boston

SERIES C TIME (ET) #3 Florida vs. #6 New Jersey
Friday, April 13, 2012 7 p.m. New Jersey at Florida
Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Florida
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7 p.m. Florida at New Jersey
Thursday, April 19, 2012 7 p.m. Florida at New Jersey
Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:30 p.m. New Jersey at Florida
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 TBD Florida at New Jersey
Thursday, April 26, 2012 TBD New Jersey at Florida

SERIES D TIME (ET) #4 Pittsburgh vs. #5 Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Friday, April 13, 2012 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Sunday, April 15, 2012 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia NBC, TSN
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Friday, April 20, 2012 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Sunday, April 22, 2012 TBD Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 TBD Philadelphia at Pittsburgh


2012 WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER-FINALS
SERIES E TIME (ET) #1 Vancouver vs. #8 Los Angeles
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver
Friday, April 13, 2012 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver
Sunday, April 15, 2012 10:30 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles
Sunday, April 22, 2012 TBD Los Angeles at Vancouver
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 TBD Vancouver at Los Angeles
Thursday, April 26, 2012 TBD Los Angeles at Vancouver


SERIES F TIME (ET) #2 St. Louis vs. #7 San Jose
Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:30 p.m. San Jose at St. Louis
Saturday, April 14, 2012 7:30 p.m. San Jose at St. Louis
Monday, April 16, 2012 10 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose
Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:30 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose
Saturday, April 21, 2012 7:30 p.m. San Jose at St. Louis
Monday, April 23, 2012 TBD St. Louis at San Jose
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 TBD San Jose at St. Louis

SERIES G TIME (ET) #3 Phoenix vs. #6 Chicago
Thursday, April 12, 2012 10 p.m. Chicago at Phoenix
Saturday, April 14, 2012 10 p.m. Chicago at Phoenix
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 9 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago
Thursday, April 19, 2012 8 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago
Saturday, April 21, 2012 10 p.m. Chicago at Phoenix
Monday, April 23, 2012 TBD Phoenix at Chicago
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 TBD Chicago at Phoenix

SERIES H TIME (ET) #4 Nashville vs. #5 Detroit
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 8 p.m. Detroit at Nashville
Friday, April 13, 2012 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Nashville
Sunday, April 15, 2012 Noon Nashville at Detroit
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Detroit
Friday, April 20, 2012 8 p.m. Detroit at Nashville
Sunday, April 22, 2012 TBD Nashville at Detroit
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 TBD Detroit at Nashville

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RED WINGS SET FRANCHISE RECORD BY EARNING 21st CONSECUTIVE PLAYOFF BERTH

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 7-2 at Joe Louis Arena earlier tonight, securing a spot in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the process. Detroit has now earned a franchise-record 21 consecutive post-season berths, a mark which also stands as the longest active streak in all of North American major professional sports.

MOST CONSECUTIVE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF APPEARANCES, NHL HISTORY:
29 Boston Bruins, 1968-96
28 Chicago Blackhawks, 1970-97
25 St. Louis Blues, 1980-2004
24 Montréal Canadiens, 1971-94
21 Detroit Red Wings, 1991-present
21 Montréal Canadiens, 1949-69
20 Detroit Red Wings, 1939-58

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Detroit Red Wings are Expected to set a Franchise Record by Making Their 21st Consecutive Playoff Appearance This Spring

RED WINGS PLAYOFF TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW AT NOON

Detroit, MI… The 11-time Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the 21st straight year, setting a team record for consecutive post-season appearances in the process. Detroit tied their previous franchise high of 20 straight playoff appearances (originally set from 1938–39 through to 1957–58) last spring and appear poised to eclipse the mark in 2011-12, currently ranked fourth in the Western Conference (44-25-5) with eight games remaining on their regular season schedule.

In anticipation of Detroit’s highly-impressive streak continuing unabated, tickets to the first two home games of the Red Wings’ 2012 Stanley Cup Playoff run will go on sale to the general public this coming Saturday, March 24, beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon. At that time, Red Wings fans will be able to purchase tickets for each of the team’s first two opening round home contests versus a to-be-determined opponent at the Joe Louis Arena Box Office.

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GAME 6 AT THE JOE TOMORROW NIGHT 8:00 P.M

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GAME 6 OF RED WINGS-SHARKS PLAYOFF SERIES GOES

TOMORROW NIGHT AT 8:00 P.M. AT JOE LOUIS ARENA

… Doors will Open 90 Minutes Prior to Puck Drop; San Jose Leads Series 3-2 …

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks will meet for Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinal showdown on Tuesday, May 10 at Joe Louis Arena. Puck drop for the sixth match of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series is set for 8:00 p.m., with arena doors set to open at 6:30 p.m.

 

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RED WINGS REASSIGN SEVERAL PLAYERS TO AHL’S GRIFFINS

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… Eight ‘Black Aces’ Now Remain with the Club ...

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that several players have been reassigned to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. A complete list of players who have been reassigned can be found below:

Joakim Andersson

Travis Ehrhardt

Ilari Filppula

Thomas McCollum

Francis Pare

Logan Pyett

Brent Raedeke

Eight Griffins players now remain with the Red Wings, serving in the capacity of ‘Black Aces’ (playoff reserves). These prospects and veteran AHLers will practice after/before the Red Wings every day and will be on hand to dress for an NHL post-season game should the need arise.

Currently leading their Western Conference Quarterfinal showdown with the Phoenix Coyotes 2-0, Detroit’s 2011 playoff schedule continues on Monday night at Arizona’s Glendale Arena 10:30 p.m.

Detroit’s next possible home game would be the series’ fifth game on Friday, April 22 (puck drop – 7:00 p.m.)

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RED WINGS RECALL SMITH, JANIK AND EMMERTON FROM GRAND RAPIDS

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… Detroit’s Quest for a 12^th Stanley Cup Begins Wednesday Night at The Joe ...

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings today announced that three players have been recalled from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins to serve as ‘Black Aces’ during the team’s impending Stanley Cup Playoff drive. Forward Cory Emmerton has been called up from the Griffins, as have defensemen Doug Janik and Brendan Smith. Bios of all three players can be found in the attached excel file.

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Red Wings Could Be Blackhawks Spoiler Again

By AJ Petronzi
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The Detroit Red Wings started their 2010-2011 season with back to back wins, the second of which was in Chicago on the Blackhawks Stanley Cup night. This afternoon, the Wings will look at spoiling the Blackhawks again by possible blocking them from making the playoffs.

Red Wings look to help send Hawks packin!
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The Blackhawks need just one point today to clinch the final playoff spot in the West. Dallas, which trails the Hawks by 2 points, also plays today, but holds the tiebreaker advantage against Chicago. So if Dallas wins in regulation or OT, but not a shootout, and Chicago is dropped in regulation, then the Blackhawks will be stopped from getting a chance to defend Lord Stanley’s Challis.

The Red Wings have their own honor at stake today. After getting thrashed by Carolina and Chicago in their last two games, this is their last chance to show their first round contenders that the Wings are still a force to be reckoned with.

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RED WINGS OFFICIALLY CLINCH TWENTIETH CONSECUTIVE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF BERTH

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… Detroit’s Current Post-Season Appearance Streak is the Longest in North

American Major Professional Sports; First Round Playoff Tickets On Sale Now ...

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings officially clinched their 20^th consecutive post-season berth in northern Tennessee earlier today, earning two points in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. Along with the San Jose Sharks, Detroit is now one of only two NHL teams to have qualified for the playoffs every year since the league negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement with the player’s association in 2005.  

Today’s road win also secures the Red Wings their 11^th straight 100-point season, a streak which extends their own NHL record. The previous mark of eight seasons was set by the Montreal Canadiens from 1974-75 through 1981-82.

Detroit’s quest for the 12^th Stanley Cup in franchise history will begin later this month versus a to-be-determined opponent. 

TOP ACTIVE POST-SEASON APPEARANCE STREAKS:

NHL – Detroit Red Wings, 20 seasons

NBA – San Antonio Spurs, 14 seasons

NFL – Indianapolis Colts, 9 seasons

MLB – Philadelphia Phillies, 4 seasons

MOST CONSECUTIVE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF APPEARANCES:

29        Boston Bruins, 1968-96

28        Chicago Blackhawks, 1970-97

25        St. Louis Blues, 1980-2004

24        Montreal Canadiens, 1971-94

21        Montreal Canadiens, 1949-69

20        Detroit Red Wings, 1991-present

20        Detroit Red Wings, 1939-58

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