India, Aug. 19 -- Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday announced that it will officially retire NHL star Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey number at a special event in January 2026. This marks the team's ninth jersey number to retire. The special pre-game ceremony takes place on January 12, 2026, when the franchise takes on the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena, The Athletic reported.

On Monday, Detroit Red Wings Governor and Chief Executive Officer Chris Ilitch spoke to Fedorov to share the information with him.

In an official release, Ilitch said, "We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel."...