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Nick Lidstrom

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 06: Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings skates into the penalty box during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on February 6, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Top NHL Stories In 2012 From A Classic Classic To The Lockout

Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center seems like it was many years ago, but believe it or not the game actually did happen earlier this year.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/12/26

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 22: Hall of Famer Al Kaline is introduced at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 22, 2012 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Who Is Detroit’s All Time Longevity Man?

The baseball world is about to lose a legend! Chipper Jones, playing in his 19th season all with the Braves just wrapped up his last regular season game at Turner Field in front of the Atlanta faithful on Sunday.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/03

DETROIT - NOVEMBER 21:  Mikael Backlund #11 and Jay Bouwmeester #4 both of the Calgary Flames defend against Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings during their NHL game at Joe Louis Arena on November 21, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Wooley’s Weekly Winners 6-1-12

With another week in the books it’s time to bring you my weekly winners for the final week in May.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/01

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 14:  General manager Ken Holland of the Detroit Red Wings accepts the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for Player who Displays Gentlemanly Conduct for Pavel Datsyuk (not pictured) onstage during the 2007 NHL Awards Show at the Elgin Theatre on June 14, 2007 in Toronto, Ontario.  (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Ken Holland – THIS Is Your Close-Up

It’s been said many times that Ken Holland is the best GM in hockey and one of the best in sports.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/31

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 15:  Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the St.Louis Blues during their NHL game at Joe Louis Arena on December 15, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Red Wings Star Nicklas Lidstrom Retires After 20 Seasons

Veteran Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom has retired.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/31

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 23: Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings shoots the puck against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on December 23, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

They Don’t Come Any Better Than Nick Lidstrom

With the news breaking on Wednesday that Nick Lidstrom will hold a news conference today from Joe Louis Arena to announce his decision to return for a 21st season or retire, it almost feels like a dream after multiple reports have indicated it’s because he is hanging up his skates.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/31

(Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Lidstrom To Say If He’s Going Or Staying Thursday

Nicklas Lidstrom has made a decision about his future.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/30

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 06: Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on February 6, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

And Now The Lidstrom Waiting Begins…

Tuesday morning the Wings gathered for the last time to take a team picture and reminiscence about what exactly went wrong in the first round against the Nashville Predators.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/24

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 23: Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings shoots the puck against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on December 23, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Lidstrom Stays Mum On Plans To Retire Or Return

The Detroit Red Wings have gathered for their annual team picture.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/24

(Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Is It The End For Lidstrom?

Was Friday’s game the last in Nicklas Lidstrom’s remarkable career?

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/24

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