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Michael "Mickey" Edward Redmond (born December 27, 1947)[1] is a Canadian former professional hockey player. He is currently a color commentator for Detroit Red Wings games on television for FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.
Key Information
Playing career
[edit]Redmond played right wing for the Montreal Canadiens from 1967-1971, winning Stanley Cups with them in 1968 and 1969. He scored 27 goals for the Canadiens in the 1969–70 season.
Halfway through the 1970–71 NHL season he was traded to the Red Wings in a deal that sent superstar Frank Mahovlich to Montreal.[2][3] His promise was fulfilled the season following, when he scored 42 goals on a line centered by veteran star Alex Delvecchio.
In 1972–1973, Redmond became the seventh player in NHL history and the first Red Wing player to score 50 goals in a season. He finished a career year with 52 goals (surpassing Gordie Howe's team record of 49) and 93 points.[4] Redmond's record would stand until John Ogrodnick tallied 55 goals during the 1985 season. Delvecchio retired early in the 1973–74 season to become the team's coach, and Redmond was moved onto a line with budding superstar Marcel Dionne. Redmond's success continued, and he became only the third player (after Bobby Hull and Phil Esposito) to achieve back-to-back 50 goal seasons with 51 goals (including an NHL leading 21 power play goals).
In the 1974–75 season Redmond sustained a back injury and played only 29 games. His back woes continued the following year; after 37 games he retired early at the age of 28.[5] He had been named to the league's First All-Star Team in 1973, the Second Team in 1974, and he played in one All-Star Game in 1974.
Redmond's younger brother Dick was an NHL defenseman. He played thirteen seasons, primarily with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1963–64 | Peterborough Petes | OHA | 53 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 1964–65 | Peterborough Petes | OHA | 52 | 23 | 20 | 43 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| 1965–66 | Peterborough Petes | OHA | 48 | 41 | 51 | 92 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 1966–67 | Peterborough Petes | OHA | 48 | 51 | 44 | 95 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | ||
| 1966–67 | Houston Apollos | CHL | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1967–68 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 41 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1967–68 | Houston Apollos | CHL | 15 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1968–69 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 65 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1969–70 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 75 | 27 | 27 | 54 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1970–71 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 40 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1970–71 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 21 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1971–72 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 78 | 42 | 29 | 71 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1972–73 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 76 | 52 | 41 | 93 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1973–74 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 76 | 51 | 26 | 77 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1974–75 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 29 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1975–76 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 37 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 538 | 233 | 195 | 428 | 219 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broadcasting
[edit]After his playing career ended, Redmond became a color commentator on television. His television stops include CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, NHL on ESPN usually with Dan Kelly, Mike Lange, or Sam Rosen,[6][7] NHL on Fox and for most of his broadcasting career, local television coverage of the Red Wings with play-by-play announcers Dave Strader, Mike Goldberg, and (currently) Ken Daniels. His catchphrases are referred to by fans as "Mickeyisms".
Redmond was a frequent guest on Drew and Mike In the Morning on WRIF. Redmond provided in-studio pre- and post-game commentary for WXYZ when ABC broadcast NHL games that featured the Red Wings and he did the same on NBC-broadcast Wings games for WDIV.
Currently, Redmond only does commentary on FanDuel Sports Detroit for home games and away games requiring only short trips, due to having coeliac disease, being a two-time lung cancer survivor[8][9] and having a lot of difficulty of finding gluten-free meals over an extended road trip. In those cases, his duties are typically covered by Chris Osgood and/or Larry Murphy.[10][11][12][13]
In 2011, Redmond was the recipient of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, named after Foster Hewitt and presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame to members of the radio and television industry who make outstanding contributions to their profession and the game of ice hockey during their broadcasting career. The award winners are selected by the NHL Broadcasters Association.[14][15]
In 2022, Redmond was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in Detroit.[16][17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Mickey Redmond Stats and News". NHL.com. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ Dow, Bill. "Mickey Redmond, TV voice of Detroit Red Wings, was in life-altering trade 50 years ago". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Dow, Bill (March 3, 2023). "When the Wings Acquired Sharpshooter Mickey Redmond". Vintage Detroit Collection. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "March 27: Redmond becomes first 50-goal scorer for Red Wings". NHL.com. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Dow, Bill (December 12, 2010). "The Life & Times of the Red Wings' Mickey Redmond". Vintage Detroit Collection. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Sarni, Jim (October 10, 1985). "Espn Breaks The Ice For Sports Fans With Caps-Rangers Game Thursday". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ^ "Stockton, Walker Get a Break as Big Call Goes Their Way". Los Angeles Times. September 20, 1985. p. 3. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ Hedger, Brian. "A unique game-calling style has helped Redmond voice a Hall of Fame career". NHL.com. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Malik, George (February 28, 2008). "Mickey Redmond says he's doing well, though he'll have to endure chemotherapy". MLive. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Khan, Ansar (September 9, 2013). "Former Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood joins Fox Sports Detroit as game and studio analyst". MLive. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Khan, Ansar (February 14, 2019). "Larry Murphy returns to FSD as Red Wings analyst". MLive Media Group. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Crawford, Kirkland. "Detroit Red Wings great Larry Murphy rehired by Fox Sports Detroit". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Bartkowiak, Dave Jr (February 14, 2019). "Larry Murphy returns to Red Wings broadcast team, replaces Darren Eliot". ClickOnDetroit. WDIV-TV. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Khan, Ansar (June 2, 2011). "Red Wings TV analyst Mickey Redmond will receive Foster Hewitt Award". MLive. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Zuidema, Michael (November 11, 2011). "Red Wings voice Mickey Redmond honored for outstanding contributions as a broadcaster". MLive. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Nate (June 18, 2022). "Red Wings Daily: Mickey Redmond to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame". Detroit Hockey Now. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Duff, Bob (September 11, 2022). "Redmond Enshrined into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame". Detroit Hockey Now. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- Brudenell, Mike (January 22, 2008). "Bingo Bango! - Mick Lights It Up as Wings Broadcaster". The Detroit Free Press. p. 6D.
- Kulfan, Ted (December 15, 1999). "Redmond's Mickeyisms Score with Fans: Expressions of TV Analyst for Wings Can Mean Lots of Things". The Detroit News. p. 1B.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Mickey Redmond
View on GrokipediaEarly Life
Birth and Upbringing
Michael Edward Redmond was born on December 27, 1947, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, a small northern mining town renowned for its deep-rooted hockey culture amid the harsh winters of the Canadian Shield.[5][6][7] Raised in a working-class family, Redmond grew up in an environment shaped by the local gold mining industry, where the cold climate encouraged children to spend hours playing hockey outdoors on frozen ponds and community rinks. His father, Eddie Redmond, a semi-professional hockey player and captain of Canada's 1958 amateur world champion team, introduced him to the sport from an early age, emphasizing fundamentals like skating and puck control. This familial guidance, combined with the town's tradition of fostering talent through accessible rinks built as early as 1928, provided an ideal setting for young players to develop skills amid a community that produced over two dozen NHL players by the late 1960s.[8][9][10] Redmond's first organized hockey experiences came in the local youth leagues of Kirkland Lake during the 1950s, where he honed his abilities on teams that emphasized teamwork and endurance in the competitive northern Ontario scene. The town's vibrant hockey heritage, often dubbed "the town that made the NHL famous" by broadcaster Foster Hewitt, exposed promising youngsters like Redmond to professional scouts frequenting games and practices at community facilities. These early opportunities, supported by a culture where hockey was a central social and recreational outlet for mining families, laid the groundwork for his passion and proficiency in the sport. His younger brother, Dick Redmond, would later follow a similar path to a professional career in the NHL.[11][3][12]Family Background
Mickey Redmond was born into a working-class family in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, a northern mining town known for its harsh winters and strong community ties to hockey.[3] His parents, Eddie and May Redmond, resided in the area during his early years, instilling a deep appreciation for the sport through everyday family activities. Eddie Redmond, born in 1923 in nearby Cobalt, Ontario, had a background in semi-professional hockey, including serving as captain of the Whitby Dunlops, who won the 1958 World Amateur Ice Hockey Championship as Canada's representative team.[13][14] This hockey heritage contributed to the family's working-class roots, where Eddie's experiences on the ice provided informal coaching and encouragement for his sons amid the town's resource-based economy.[9] Redmond's younger brother, Dick Redmond, born on August 14, 1949, in Kirkland Lake, shared this familial passion and followed a similar path into professional hockey.[15] Dick became an NHL defenseman, playing 539 games across teams including the Minnesota North Stars, California Golden Seals, Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, and New York Islanders from 1969 to 1982.[16] The brothers' close age difference and mutual involvement in local pond and street hockey fostered a supportive dynamic, with Eddie teaching them fundamentals on a backyard rink during their childhood in Kirkland Lake.[17][9] No other siblings are documented in the family's immediate circle, though extended relatives participated in Kirkland Lake's vibrant local sports scene, reinforcing hockey as a central family tradition.[18] The Redmond brothers' early shared experiences, including playing together on frozen outdoor surfaces, encouraged their competitive pursuits, leading both to junior and professional levels without notable rivalry overshadowing their bond.[8] This familial environment in Kirkland Lake's hockey-centric community helped shape their lifelong dedication to the sport.[3]Playing Career
Junior Career
In 1963, at the age of 15, Redmond moved with his family from Kirkland Lake to Peterborough, Ontario, where he joined the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Junior A league, following a brief stint as the team's stick boy.[3] His brother Frank simultaneously pursued a parallel path in junior hockey with the Toronto Marlboros in the OHA.[5] Over four seasons from 1963 to 1967, Redmond established himself as a prolific scorer for the Petes, appearing in 201 regular-season games and accumulating 136 goals and 132 assists for 268 points. His production escalated markedly in his final two years, with 41 goals and 51 assists (92 points) in 48 games during 1965–66, followed by a career-high 51 goals and 44 assists (95 points) in 48 games in 1966–67, earning him the OHA's Red Tilson Trophy as most valuable player and the William Hanley Trophy as the most sportsmanlike player that season.[6][5][19] During Redmond's tenure, the Petes were consistent playoff contenders, qualifying each year and advancing to the OHA semifinals in 1963–64 (losing 1–4 to the Montreal Junior Canadiens), 1964–65 (losing 3–4–1 to the Toronto Marlboros), and 1965–66 (losing 2–4 to the Toronto Marlboros), though they fell in the quarterfinals 2–4 to the Hamilton Red Wings in 1966–67. The team did not reach the Memorial Cup final series in this period.[20][21][22][23] As a right winger, Redmond developed into a dynamic goal-scorer known for his accurate shot and playmaking, which drew significant scouting attention from National Hockey League clubs despite the league's amateur draft system.[24] His standout junior performances led to his signing as an undrafted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens in 1967, marking the end of his junior career.[5][6]Montreal Canadiens
Mickey Redmond made his National Hockey League debut with the Montreal Canadiens during the 1967–68 season at the age of 19, transitioning directly from a standout junior career with the Peterborough Petes.[25] Playing as a right winger, he appeared in 41 regular-season games that year, contributing to a Canadiens team that captured the Stanley Cup in their first season of the expansion era.[1] Redmond's early role was as a promising young forward on a dynasty squad led by legends such as Jean Béliveau and Henri Richard, where he benefited from the team's disciplined puck-possession system that emphasized quick transitions and offensive zone time.[3] In the 1968–69 season, Redmond solidified his place on the roster, playing a more significant part in the Canadiens' back-to-back Stanley Cup victory, including appearances in the playoffs against teams like the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues.[25] His aggressive scoring style from the right wing, characterized by a strong shot and willingness to drive the net, began to emerge amid the high-caliber play of Montreal's established stars, helping the team maintain dominance in the Original Six remnants and expansion foes.[1] The following year, 1969–70, marked a breakout for Redmond, as he posted career-high production while the Canadiens continued their strong contention, though they fell short of another championship.[25] Redmond's tenure with Montreal spanned four seasons from 1967 to 1971, during which he developed into a reliable offensive contributor on one of the NHL's most successful franchises of the era.[3] However, seeking more ice time and opportunity, he was traded midway through the 1970–71 season on January 13, 1971, along with forwards Guy Charron and Bill Collins, to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for veteran left winger Frank Mahovlich.[26] This move ended his time with the Canadiens, where he had been part of two championship runs and gained invaluable experience in a winning environment.[25]Detroit Red Wings
Redmond joined the Detroit Red Wings via trade from the Montreal Canadiens on January 13, 1971, in a deal that sent forward Frank Mahovlich to Montreal along with minor leaguers Bill Collins and Guy Charron.[27] He quickly established himself as a key offensive contributor, making an immediate impact during the 1971–72 season by emerging as one of the team's top goal scorers on a squad in transition.[14] Redmond reached the peak of his playing career with the Red Wings over the next two seasons. In 1972–73, he scored 52 goals, becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve the 50-goal milestone, a feat accomplished with his 50th and 51st goals in a single game against Toronto on March 27, 1973.[28] The following year, in 1973–74, he netted 51 goals while leading the team in overall scoring, solidifying his status as Detroit's premier offensive talent.[29] His exceptional performances earned him selection to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1973, the Second All-Star Team in 1974, and a spot in the 1974 All-Star Game.[30] Amid these individual successes, Redmond toiled on a rebuilding Red Wings team that struggled for consistent contention in the early 1970s, finishing outside the playoffs during his peak years. He frequently centered or complemented lines with emerging stars like Marcel Dionne, contributing to power-play units and providing offensive spark in a lineup featuring veterans such as Alex Delvecchio.[14] However, back injuries began to surface in the 1974–75 season, severely restricting his participation to just 29 games.[31] These issues persisted into 1975–76, where he appeared in only 37 games before announcing his retirement at age 28, effectively ending his NHL playing career.[25]International Play
At age 24, Mickey Redmond was selected to Team Canada's roster for the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, earning the spot after a breakout 1971–72 NHL season with the Detroit Red Wings in which he scored 42 goals.[1] The series, held in September 1972, pitted the top NHL professionals from Canada against the dominant Soviet national team in an eight-game exhibition that transcended sports, serving as a proxy for Cold War tensions and affirming Canada's hockey supremacy with a final 4–3–1 victory. Redmond appeared in only the opening game on September 2 at the Montreal Forum, where he logged limited ice time but was held scoreless in Canada's shocking 3–7 loss to the Soviets, finishing with a minus-1 rating on one shot.[32] Head coach Harry Sinden benched him for the remaining games, opting for other wingers amid adjustments to counter the Soviets' disciplined, skill-based style that exposed early Canadian complacency.[33] Redmond later described the Game 1 matchup as "like boys playing against men," underscoring the Soviets' superior preparation after years of studying NHL footage.[34] In the lead-up, Redmond joined teammates for a training camp in Toronto during August, where the Canadians, unaccustomed to off-season conditioning, underestimated their opponents who arrived highly tuned.[33] He traveled to Moscow for Games 6 through 8 as a member of the delegation, accompanied by his mother, but served as an observer without playing; the trip highlighted stark cultural contrasts, including constant surveillance by guards and incidents like the theft of team provisions, which reinforced the event's geopolitical undertones.[33] Redmond has reflected that the experience profoundly shaped his perspective on international competition, fostering a deeper appreciation for personal freedoms and viewing the series as an ideological clash that galvanized Canadian identity.[33]Career Statistics
Regular Season
Mickey Redmond appeared in 538 regular-season games over nine NHL seasons, scoring 233 goals and 195 assists for 428 points, with a career plus/minus of -11 and 219 penalty minutes. He recorded 63 power-play goals during his career.[25]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–68 | MTL | 41 | 6 | 5 | 11 | +2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968–69 | MTL | 65 | 9 | 15 | 24 | +16 | 12 | 1 |
| 1969–70 | MTL | 75 | 27 | 27 | 54 | +22 | 61 | 4 |
| 1970–71 | MTL/DET | 61 | 20 | 23 | 43 | +7 | 42 | 4 |
| 1971–72 | DET | 78 | 42 | 29 | 71 | –15 | 34 | 10 |
| 1972–73 | DET | 76 | 52 | 41 | 93 | +6 | 24 | 15 |
| 1973–74 | DET | 76 | 51 | 26 | 77 | –20 | 14 | 21 |
| 1974–75 | DET | 29 | 15 | 12 | 27 | –12 | 18 | 5 |
| 1975–76 | DET | 37 | 11 | 17 | 28 | –17 | 10 | 2 |
| Career | 538 | 233 | 195 | 428 | –11 | 219 | 63 |
Playoffs
Redmond played in 16 playoff games over two postseasons with the Montreal Canadiens, recording 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points, with a plus/minus of +1 and 2 penalty minutes. He scored 1 power-play goal in the playoffs.[25]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–68 | MTL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968–69 | MTL | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +1 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 16 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +1 | 2 | 1 |
International
Redmond's international statistics are confined to his participation in the 1972 Summit Series, an eight-game exhibition tournament between Canada and the Soviet Union that Canada won 4-3-1.| Tournament | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summit Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
