DETROIT, Mich. — At long last, the Detroit Red Wings announced they are honoring former hockey player Sergei Fedorov by retiring his number 91.
“We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel,” Detroit Red Wings Governor and Chief Executive Officer Chris Ilitch said.
His jersey will be retired during a ceremony Jan. 12 when the Red Wings host the Carolina Hurricanes. This marks the ninth retired number in Red Wings history, according to CBS Detroit.
“I’m extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,” Fedorov said. “Thank you to everyone with the Red Wings organization, especially those who helped bring me to Detroit and gave me the chance to play for such a historic franchise.”
Fedorov played for his native country, Russia, at three Winter Olympic games. He defected to the U.S. in the 1990s. He played 13 seasons with the Red Wings from 1990 to 2003, winning three Stanley Cup championships.
Fedorov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, and was named one of the 100 greatest NHL players in 2017.
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