![]() Six moms traveled to Detroit from Europe this week to be with their sons, including Ingeborg Kronwall, Eva Nyquist, Susanne Andersson, Maria Tatarova and Lenka Mrazokova. Also joining the Wings entourage are two wives, a mother-in-law, a billet mom, and a sister. The Wings left Detroit on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied on Red Bird III by 23 guests, including 18 of their mothers. A lot of moms probably have to thank him because he was the push that made this happen.” I think Tony Granato really wanted to do this. “This is something we’re looking forward to,” said Zetterberg, whose mom Ulla is on the trip. You have to earn this and it’s all God’s blessings.”Ĭaptain Henrik Zetterberg said the moms have assistant coach Tony Granato to thank for this year’s invite. “To be able to go on this moms’ trip, it’s the first ever, and I’m a part of it, and my son’s here,” she said, “I mean, you can’t buy a trip like this. But this year it’s the mothers’ turn, and Linda DeKeyser couldn’t be more excited for the two-day trip to Florida to see the Wings faceoff against the Lightning and Panthers on Wednesday and Thursday. But this week, the current group of Red Wings’ moms will get a big thank you from their hockey-playing sons.įor years, the Red Wings have taken their fathers and other male mentors on an annual road trip during the NHL regular season. Moms don’t become moms to receive awards. Like their hockey-playing sons, moms have paid their dues, too, helping juggle school commitments and game schedules, all while keeping things together at home, preparing meals, doing laundry, and making sure homework gets done. “Homework with a flashlight in the back of the van. “Playing travel hockey with very late nights, coming back on a Sunday night and up for school very early in the morning,” Linda said. ![]() And she was always by her son’s side when things didn’t go according to plan, like the few times he was cut from a youth team. Like all NHL moms, Linda knows the lengths that her son, Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser, went to become a professional hockey player.Īs part chauffeur, part counselor, she was often there to drop off and pick up at practices. “Like all players,” she added, “all players have to work hard.” ![]() “He always had an ability, a hockey ability, but you know, he just always had to work real hard,” she said.īut as the words left her lips, she was quick to amend her comments. Holly Phillips Recommends How to Protect Your Skin From Cancer-Causing Rays Dr.DETROIT – A little misty eyed, Linda DeKeyser spoke passionately about her son’s upbringing and his determination to follow a dream. ![]() ![]() Roxy' of Medical License Marine Experts Try to Capture ‘Feisty’ Sea Otter Harassing California Surfers Woman Says Passport Delay Made Her Cancel European Cruise Sugar Substitute Aspartame Possibly Causes Cancer, Still Safe in Moderation: WHO Robot Machine Is Now Making Pizzas in New Jersey Tiffany Haddish Skips Disney's 'Haunted Mansion' Premiere Due to Actor’s Strike Object That Washed Up on Australian Shores May Be Part of a Rocket New Book Claims Jackie Kennedy Tried to Avoid Moving Into the White House Husband of Wife Who Started ‘The Dress’ 2015 Debate Accused of Attempted Murder 2 Kids Missing After Pennsylvania Flash Flooding Kills Mom on Way to BBQ Some Las Vegas Plane Passengers Pass Out on Delayed Flight With No Air-Conditioning Dr. Check Out These Wacky Japanese Game Shows Birth Control Pill Will Be Available Over the Counter in the US Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born at San Diego Zoo Are 1st of the Endangered Cats to Be Born There in 7 Years California Thief Steals Car Owner’s 15-Foot Charging Cable for Electric Vehicle Sofia Vergara Rocks Neon-Green Swimsuit While Celebrating Her Birthday in Italy Ohio State Medical Board Strips Plastic Surgeon 'Dr. ![]()
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