Derek Lalonde is currently in his first year as Head Coach of the Detroit Red Wings. His nickname "Newsy" comes from former NHL (National Hockey League) star Newsy Lalonde. Newsy played for the Montreal Canadians from 1917-1922, and then for the New York Americans from 1926-1927. Newsy Lalonde was also a professional lacrosse player. Newsy Lalonde's real name is Edouard Cyrille Lalonde. He got the nickname "Newsy" after working for various newspapers as a youngster. Newsy Lalonde was born in Cornwall, Ontario.
Derek Lalonde got his first head coaching job in the USHL (United States Hockey League) for the Green Bay Gamblers from 2011-2014. Lalonde was also a Head Coach in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) for the Toledo Walleye from 2014-2016. Derek Lalonde then went on to be a Head Coach in the AHL (American Hockey League) for the Iowa Wild from 2016-2018. Lalonde served as an Assistant Coach in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2018-2022 before coming to Detroit. Derek Lalonde is from Brasher Falls, New York.
The Detroit Red Wings are currently in 12th place in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 64 points, and an overall record of 28-24-8 (8 overtime or shootout losses). Detroit is scheduled to play their next game tomorrow night (at 7:00 p.m.) at home against the Seattle Kraken. The Red Wings are currently riding a three-game losing streak.
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- Newsy Lalonde was a Forward.
- Newsy Lalonde was listed at 5'9, 168 lbs.
- Derek Lalonde was a Goaltender at SUNY (The State University of New York) Cortland.
- The Pittsburgh Penquins are currently in 8th place in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 69 points, and an overall record of 30-21-9 (9 overtime or shootout losses).
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