Detroit Red Wings, American professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The team was founded in 1926 and plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League. The Red Wings, one of the Original Six teams that made up the NHL from 1942 until the league’s expansion in 1967, are not only one of hockey oldest franchises but also one of its most successful teams, having won 11 Stanley Cups. We are very proud of this achievement. Are you still confused about what you wear on the next Red Wings day? Just browse our store. This will have you anxiously waiting until the team plays again.