By IAIN HIGGINS The Rochester Red Wings completed their sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs on this day in 1955, winning 11-10 in a come-from-behind victory to clinch the Governors' Cup in front of 11,364 fans. Vern Benson’s 11th inning single into right-center field sent Jackie Brandt scrambling home and ended the series 4-0. Allie Clark, Jay Van Noy, Stan Jok and Benson led a … [Read more...] about This Day In Red Wings History: Wings come from behind to win Governors’ Cup
This Day in Red Wings History: Kay puts Richmond away for 3-1 lead
By JOHN LIKANJE The 1960 International League semifinal matchup between the Red Wings and Richmond Virginians decided which team had the opportunity to slay the Goliath that was the 100-win Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings finishing a game behind the Virginians for home field advantage didn't stop them from winning the series in five games. This was thanks to Arthur Kay, … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Kay puts Richmond away for 3-1 lead
Heat Check: Davis paces Lakers to third straight; Durant excited about Nash hire
By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. Anthony Davis (29 points and 12 boards) tallied his seventh double-double in 10 playoff games to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their third straight win over the Houston Rockets. Here's a recap by FanSided writer Steven Kubitza. After Thursday's loss, The … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Davis paces Lakers to third straight; Durant excited about Nash hire
This Day In Red Wings History: Finigan ends four-hour battle, sends Wings to IL Playoffs
By IAIN HIGGINS Tied at 76 wins apiece at the close of the regular season, Rochester and Toronto squared off in a one-game play-in bout for the fourth and final International League playoff spot in front of a Red Wing Stadium crowd of 7,184 on this day in 1961. Jim Finigan’s bat delivered the tying and winning runs as the Wings came back from a 7-0 deficit at the end of the … [Read more...] about This Day In Red Wings History: Finigan ends four-hour battle, sends Wings to IL Playoffs
This Day in Red Wings History: Wings hold off Columbus to win Governors’ Cup
By JOHN LIKANJE The Red Wings were the best team in the International League in 1990. Eight pitchers on the staff tallied at least five victories led by Dan Boone and Mickey Weston with 11 apiece. Three batters swatted double-digit home runs led by Leo Gomez with 26. This resulted in a league-high 89 wins. The Wings matched up with the 87-win Columbus Clippers in the … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Wings hold off Columbus to win Governors’ Cup