DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Leonard "Red" Kelly, who passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 91.
"Red Kelly was one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Detroit Red Wings, a tremendously impactful figure to the game of hockey, and a wonderful person and family man," said Red Wings Governor, President and CEO Christopher Ilitch. "I would like to extend our most sincere condolences, on behalf of Marian Ilitch and the entire Red Wings family, to his wife, Andra, and all of his family and friends.