Former Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame forward Sergei Fedorov has penned a heartfelt love letter to the fans of Hockeytown on the eve of his jersey retirement ceremony.

Fedorov was in Detroit in November as the Wings celebrated their 100th anniversary as an organization. Fedorov called the jersey retirement a "tremendous honor" and said memories and emotions have flooded him.

Fedorov, one of the greatest two-way players in franchise history for 13 seasons from 1990-91 to 2002-03, helped the team win three Stanley Cups. He won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP in 1994 and is a two-time winner of the Selke Trophy as the league’s top defensive forward.

Celebration to feature expanded fan experiences and exclusive collectibles; Exclusive “Ninety One: A Salute to Sergei Fedorov” book presale begins Jan. 1, with in-arena and autographed sales available during event on Jan.

With age comes wisdom, as the saying goes. And for Sergei Fedorov, like with so many former pro athletes, it comes with a touch of wistfulness as well.

The Detroit Red Wings are going to retire a Hall of Famer’s number on Monday night. You can be there to see Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 be raised to the rafters at Little Caesars Arena. Fedorov has gone down as one of the greatest players of all time, not only in the lexicon of Hockeytown but in all of hockey.

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