DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings are saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Lindsay, one of the most iconic players in franchise history and an integral figure off the ice who helped shape hockey for decades, who passed away today at the age of 93.
“Ted Lindsay was a Detroit Red Wings legend and icon, a hall of fame hockey player and Stanley Cup champion, and an even better person off the ice,” commented Ilitch Holdings President and CEO and Red Wings Governor Christopher Ilitch. “He operated with a generous heart and was a great humanitarian, particularly to the Detroit Community and to young disadvantaged children.