Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov No. 91

The Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov No. 91 in January 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, honoring a pivotal era in Hockeytown history.

Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov No. 91

DETROIT The Detroit Red Wings announced that Sergei Fedorov No. 91 will be retired in a pregame ceremony on January 12, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. Fedorov spent 13 seasons with Detroit from 1990 to 2003, won three Stanley Cups, and earned league honors in 1993-94. He ranks among the franchise leaders in goals, assists and points and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF Hall of Fame.

The retirement adds to Detroit tradition of honoring its greats and marks a link between the dynastic era and its present. After leaving Detroit, Fedorov played for other NHL teams and later coached in Russia. The Wings describe the ceremony as a tribute to his impact on a franchise that built its identity around teamwork and high skill level.

The move shows how Detroit uses memory to reinforce team identity. It ties a long run of success to the idea that the franchise defines itself through its greatest players. The retirement can deepen fan connection across generations and keep the story of Hockeytown alive.

Nostalgia can help fans feel connected but it can also complicate current goals. The Red Wings must balance honoring the past with movements that push the team forward and connect with younger fans who did not witness the dynasty years.

Highlights

The ceremony will connect a storied past to Detroit's ongoing relationship with its fans and the game