DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov’s jersey number early next year, honoring one of the iconic Russian Five.
The team will hold a pregame ceremony before the Jan. 12, 2026, game against the Carolina Hurricanes to celebrate Fedorov’s No. 91 retirement.
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Fedorov’s number becomes the ninth retired in Red Wings history, joining legends like Sid Abel (No. 12), Gordie Howe (No. 9), and Steve Yzerman (No. 19).
Fedorov played 13 seasons with Detroit from 1990 to 2003, appearing in 13 consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs and winning three Stanley Cups with the team.
He scored 30 or more goals nine times, including six of his first seven seasons, and is one of only two players in franchise history with multiple 100-point seasons, alongside Yzerman.
“I was fortunate to be part of some unforgettable teams, and above all, I’m proud of the three Stanley Cup championships we won for our amazing fans in Hockeytown,” Fedorov said. “The memories made along the way - with legendary teammates, coaches, and exceptional ownership - will stay with me forever.”
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Fedorov represented the Red Wings in six NHL All-Star Games and was the first European-trained player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy. He remains the only player to win both the Hart and Selke trophies in the same season (1993-94).
He scored his 400th NHL goal in his final regular-season game with Detroit on April 6, 2003, joining Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, and Alex Delvecchio as the only Red Wings players with at least 400 goals.
After leaving Detroit, Fedorov played for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals. He became the first Russian-born player to reach 1,000 career points and 1,000 games played in the NHL.
Born in Pskov, Russia, Fedorov represented his country in three Winter Olympics, winning silver in 1998 and bronze in 2002.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017 as part of the league’s centennial celebration.
“I’m extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,” said Fedorov. “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.”
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Posted by Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, August 19, 2025