The Adirondack Red Wings were a minor pro team in the AHL, based in Glens Falls and linked to Detroit. In current news, Barry Melrose has died; Melrose played 300 NHL games as a defenseman for Jets, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings, and his career touches the franchise’s legacy.
NHL commentator Barry Melrose has died at age 70. He rose to prominence on ESPN, guiding the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and becoming a beloved, flamboyant studio figure whose influence helped popularize hockey in the United States.