The Detroit Red Wings have been the OTHL's hottest team of late, winning ten straight for the second time this season. Detroit opened the year with ten straight wins before cooling off, and the team managed to end the regular season on a high note, winning their last ten games. The recent hot streak has shot Detroit right up the standings. Not too long ago the Wings were on the outside looking in to the playoffs. But after being called out by head coach Gretzky, the team has turned a 360 and have landed themselves 3rd overall in the West right now, clinching a playoff spot.
"When Wayne talks, players listen. It's really that simple." stated veteran winger Brett Hull who is set to retire at seasons end and is a shoe in for the hall of fame.
Detroit has 5 games remaining and will look to climb even further in the standings before the season comes to an end and the playoffs begin. Good news for the Wings recently as team leader Steve Sullivan was skating again and should return for the next game. Sullivan was injured during the game vs Chicago which sparked the rivalry even further for next season.