1953–54 Detroit Red Wings season

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1953–54 Detroit Red Wings season

The 1953–54 Detroit Red Wings had a remarkable year. They finished first in the NHL, won the Prince of Wales Trophy, and captured the Stanley Cup.

Season at a glance
- Regular season record: 37–19–14 (70 games)
- Home record: 24–4–7; Road record: 13–15–7
- Goals for: 191; Goals against: 132
- General manager: Jack Adams; Coach: Tommy Ivan
- Captain: Ted Lindsay; Alternate captains: Bob Goldham, Red Kelly, Marty Pavelich
- Arena: Olympia Stadium

Team leaders
- Gordie Howe: 33 goals, 48 assists, 81 points
- Ted Lindsay: 110 penalty minutes
- Terry Sawchuk: 35 wins; 1.93 goals-against average

Playoffs
- The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in seven games, 4–3 in the final.

Notable moment
- On February 2, 1954, Detroit played an outdoor exhibition game against Marquette Branch Prison.