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The Detroit Olympia CollectionThis collection of fully authenticated game worn Detroit Red Wings equipment is available for your next special event at a very affordable rate. |
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The Detroit Olympia was home to the NHL Detroit Cougars, Detroit Falcons and Detroit Red Wings from November 27, 1927 to December 15, 1979. These were all the same team. The names just changed over the history of the franchise with the team settling on the name “Red Wings” for the start of the 1932-33 season. |
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In 1926, as part of the folding of the professional Western Hockey League, the NHL expanded and allowed a new franchise in Detroit. The Detroit franchise purchased the players of the WHL’s Victoria Cougars, who had won the Stanley Cup in 1925. The new Detroit franchise also adopted the Cougar’s nickname in honour of the folded franchise. |
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The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup seven times while making the Olympia their home arena. The legendary Hall of Fame players, Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuk would help lead the team to three Stanley Cup victories from 1952-55. |
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Preview The ExhibitThis short video contains a snapshot of what is included in the Detroit Olympia Collection exhibit. Play the Video |
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INCLUDED ITEMS
The single most significant jersey in Detroit Red Wings goalie history. Worn by both Terry Sawchuk and Glenn Hall. Photo Matched
Amazing jersey that tells the story of how NHL jerseys were handed down to minor league teams. In this case we look at how the Great Gordie Howe had his jersey handed down to a great player in his own right, Reggie Leach of the Flin Flon Bombers.
Remarkable survivor tells the story of how an NHL jersey was recycled over several years with several teams.
Amazing all original heavy wool game worn jersey photo matched to publicity photos of both Len Lunde and Lefty Wilson. A rare artifact from the halcyon days of the Detroit Olympia era.
Red Wool worn during the first year the Red Wings put numbers on the sleeves of their jerseys. All original sweater has over 20 team repairs and is as fresh and bright as the day it left the Detroit Red Wings dressing room over 60 years ago.
Very rare game worn gloves of the legend himself, Gordie Howe. Circa 1966-68
Very rare and possibly the only game used Stall and Dean blocker to have ever surfaced of the legendary goaltender, Terry Sawchuk.
Beautiful Game Used and Team Autographed Northland Custom Pro Stick. From Gordie Howe's last year with the Detroit Red Wings
Amazing all original bartender's jacket worn during the 1950-60's era of the legendary Olympia Stadium
Amazing all original Detroit Olympia Usher's jacket and hat from the original six NHL era
Amazing all original Detroit Red Wings 1963-64 # 17 Floyd Smith game worn jersey that was recycled to the 1964-65 CPHL Memphis Wings.
Amazing all original right handed Kenesky made catching glove with Olympic Sports Detroit tagging.
Amazing all original 1940's era goalie gloves with ToolShop Detroit Sporting Goods tagging.
Amazing all original CCM Tacks worn by Hall of Fame Detroit Red Wing player, Alex Delvecchio
Amazing all original game worn Gordie Howe Shoulder pads circa 1960