The Red Wings Won the Stanley Cup 20 Years Ago Today

It may be hard to believe, but 20 years ago today (June 13), the Red Wings won their third Stanley Cup in six years. It also marked their 10th Stanley…

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DETROIT, MI – JUNE 13: Kris Draper of the Detroit Red Wings kisses the Stanley Cup after eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes during game five of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 13, 2002 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings won 3-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/NHLI)

It may be hard to believe, but 20 years ago today (June 13), the Red Wings won their third Stanley Cup in six years. It also marked their 10th Stanley Cup, and they won it in front of their home crowd at Joe Louis Arena. It's not a hyperbole to say that the 2001-2002 version of the Red Wings is one of the greatest teams in NHL history.

The Wings didn't make it to the playoffs this year, but at least we can live on those sweet memories of years' past.

Watch some highlights from the big game below!

Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup in 2002

Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup in 2002

Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup in 2002

Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup in 2002

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.