Ever wonder why the Detroit Red Wings wear the iconic winged wheel as their logo? Let's take a deep dive into one of the NHL's most recognizable emblems.
The Detroit Red Wings haven't worn the winged wheel for their entire existence. During their early days as the Detroit Cougars and later, the Detroit Falcons, they had a similar color scheme, but rolled with either that gothic-looking 'D' that resembles what you see on the MLB's Tigers, or a wordmark.