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Why the Red Wings’ logo is a winged wheel (and what it really means)

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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.

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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.