Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Like millions of Americans, Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski voted in the presidential election. He turned in an absentee ballot. Like millions of other Americans, Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios chose not to vote. Chelios, who was born in Chicago, said he has never registered to vote.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
They are among the league's unquestioned elites: Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, and Marian Hossa. Together, they bring skill, speed, strength, two-way excellence, puck-moving ability, and hockey sense that any coach would love to deploy against the opponents' best.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
... White North. Good to see the U.S. benefitting from being part of NAFTA.And lastly, Chris Chelios, Brian Rafalski, Brett Lebda and Ty Conklin: For having ancestors who already made the trek.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008
... Hudler Assists: Andreas Lilja, Brett Lebda108:00Pavel Datsyuk (Power Play) Assists: Brian Rafalski, Nicklas Lidstrom2010:11Tomas Kopecky (Power Play) Assists: Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski302ND PERIODDETEDM13:19Andrew Cogliano (Power Play) Assists: Robert Nilsson, Tom Gilbert3118:28Jiri Hudler (Power Play) Assists: Derek Meech, Henrik Zetterberg413RD PERIODDETEDM12:54Lubomir...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008
... “Be good defensively. I’ve got to shoot the puck more. I had lucky bounces tonight.”Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski each had two assists.The Wings now ride a four-game winning streak and a 9-1-1 road record into Saturday’s game at Calgary, but clearly still need to shore up third-period play. A three-goal lead nearly disappeared as Lubomir Visnovsky and Souray scored 21 seconds apart...
PuckUpdate (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
... Lamoriello has made some very questionable moves over the past few years, from somehow allowing Brian Rafalski to get away, to signing defenseman Vladimir Malakhov, to the ill-fated re-signing of Alexander Mogilny, who eventually lost his job to Elias, when Elias returned to the Devils line-up after recovering from hepatitis A. And right now, Bobby Holik and Brian Holston aren’t...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
The Wings finished a five-day break between games with a shoot-out Friday that saw defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski score on goaltender Chris Osgood. "Been waiting all year for my chance," Rafalski said with a grin. "Gotta show coaches what I can do in case we get to the 15th shooter.
New York Post (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
DETROIT - This loss hurt the Devils a little less because their two latest casualties may not be hurt so badly, and because it came against the defending Stanley Cup champs. Brian Gionta and Bryce Salvador did not finish last night's 3-1 loss to...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
Mikael Samuelsson, Brian Rafalski and Henrik Zetterberg all scored power-play goals and the Detroit Red Wings wrapped up a five-game road trip with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
Hossa keeps up hot streak as Wings top DevilsHossa's Two Goals Put Red Wings Past Devils, 3-1WERE YOU THERE? Did you attend this game? If so, start chronicling your sports memories today with ESPN's Sports Passport. Enter the games you attend, upload your photos and share your memories! Game InformationArena: Joe Louis ArenaLocation: Detroit, MichiganReferees: Dan O'Rourke, Wes McCauleyLinesmen: Brian...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
... bottom of the left circle squeezed between Weekes’ pad and the short-side post. Notes: Detroit D Brian Rafalski faced his former team for the first time since he signed as a free agent with the Red Wings in July 2007. He spent his first seven NHL seasons with the Devils, helping them to two Stanley Cup championships. ... Detroit RW Johan Franzen missed his fifth game with a knee injury....
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
... of the left circle squeezed between Weekes' pad and the short-side post.
Notes:@ Detroit D Brian Rafalski faced his former team for the first time since he signed as a free agent with the Red Wings in July 2007. He spent his first seven NHL seasons with the Devils, helping them to two Stanley Cup championships. ... Detroit RW Johan Franzen missed his fifth game with a knee injury....
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
... bottom of the left circle squeezed between Weekes' pad and the short-side post.Notes:@ Detroit D Brian Rafalski faced his former team for the first time since he signed as a free agent with the Red Wings in July 2007. He spent his first seven NHL seasons with the Devils, helping them to two Stanley Cup championships. ... Detroit RW Johan Franzen missed his fifth game with a knee injury....
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
Notes:@ Detroit D Brian Rafalski faced his former team for the first time since he signed as a free agent with the Red Wings in July 2007. He spent his first seven NHL seasons with the Devils, helping them to two Stanley Cup championships. ... Detroit RW Johan Franzen missed his fifth game with a knee injury. ... New Jersey D Paul Martin missed his third game because of upper body soreness....
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
Notes:@ Detroit D Brian Rafalski faced his former team for the first time since he signed as a free agent with the Red Wings in July 2007. He spent his first seven NHL seasons with the Devils, helping them to two Stanley Cup championships. ... Detroit RW Johan Franzen missed his fifth game with a knee injury. ... New Jersey D Paul Martin missed his third game because of upper body soreness....
