The Detroit Red Wings drafted Sergei Fedorov in 1989.
The Russian superstar spent 13 seasons with the team.
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During that time he was part of three Stanley Cup Champion teams that won in 1997, 1998, and 2002.
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I remember that time very well because my dad was a huge Red Wings fan and took me to several games where I got to see Fedorov play as part of the “Russian Five”.
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The “Russian Five” was made up Soviet-born players Sergei Fedorov, Vladimir Konstantinov, Slava Kozlov, Slava Fetisov, and Igor Larionov.
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Fedorov decided to leave the Detroit Red Wings in 2003 and signed with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks where he played for just one season before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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He would go on to play for the Washington Capitals until retiring in 2009.
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On Monday night Little Ceasers Arena was packed to see Sergei Fedorov make his return to Detroit to have his #91 jersey hung up in the rafters.
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The Detroit Red Wings did a great job honoring the legend before the game and the Red Wings went on to get a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Overtime.
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Red Wings Honor Sergei Fedorov With #91 Jersey Retirement
The Detroit Red Wings officially retired Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey in a pregame ceremony on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena, making him the ninth player in franchise history to receive this honor.
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