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Unexpected scene involving Red Wings' Mickey Redmond between the benches at 77-years-old
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An unexpected scene involving the former Detroit Red Wings player turned analyst Mickey Redmond went down last night between the benches.
Everyone is pumped about the way the Detroit Red Wings have been able to bounce back from the 5-1 home opener loss to the Montreal Canadiens, even the Red Wings commentator.
It hasn't been easy in Detroit in the past decade, but the broadcasting team of Mickey Redmond and Ken Daniels always managed to stay on top.
Last night, Mickey Redmond was involved in a peculiar scene between the benches.
Mickey Redmond Involved In Peculiar Scene Between The Bench In Wings Vs. Lightning Last Night
Redmond, the former Canadiens and Red Wings player who won two Stanley Cups in his career spanning from 1967 to 1976, has been calling games for many years now, but last night, what he did surprised a lot of fans.
Indeed, the player was offered some smelling salts by team staff, and he agreed, a funny moment for all those who watched.
Check it out:
If you missed it, here's what The Athletic wrote about him when he was chosen as the best in the business across the entire NHL:
"It's been a tough go for the Red Wings on the ice, and sometimes that can make life difficult for the broadcasters. No matter how many times they miss the playoffs in Detroit, however, fans still love this duo, who have been together nearly 30 years now.
Redmond, 77, has had multiple serious health setbacks over the years, including lung cancer, but continues to offer one of the most entertaining perspectives of any broadcaster in the league.
Fans praised this team's ability to offer insights into opponents and the league in general, as well as their encyclopedic knowledge of the Red Wings.
«Mickey Redmond and Ken Daniels are Detroit legends who have more chemistry than Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in 'Grease.'»
«They provide great play-by-play calling and team/player insights. They have fun when they do their broadcasts. Ken Daniels does a great job of keeping the energy up regardless of who scores a goal.»
«Just give them the award now.»
Redmond, 77, has had multiple serious health setbacks over the years, including lung cancer, but continues to offer one of the most entertaining perspectives of any broadcaster in the league.
Fans praised this team's ability to offer insights into opponents and the league in general, as well as their encyclopedic knowledge of the Red Wings.
«Mickey Redmond and Ken Daniels are Detroit legends who have more chemistry than Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in 'Grease.'»
«They provide great play-by-play calling and team/player insights. They have fun when they do their broadcasts. Ken Daniels does a great job of keeping the energy up regardless of who scores a goal.»
«Just give them the award now.»
More to come.
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