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Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7
Red Wings Hire Michael Leighton As Goaltending Coach

Red Wings Hire Michael Leighton As Goaltending Coach

Former NHL netminder is joining Todd McLellan’s staff in Detroit and will serve as the Red Wings’ goaltending coach, according to a press release from the team.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Red Wings hire former NHLer Michael Leighton as goaltending coach

Red Wings hire former NHLer Michael Leighton as goaltending coach

A former netminder with loads of experience is back in the NHL in a different role. On Monday, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announced the team has hired former NHL goaltender Michael Leighton as the team’s new goalie coach.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / October 23
Infamous Former Flyers Goalie Makes AHL Hall of Fame

Infamous Former Flyers Goalie Makes AHL Hall of Fame

Longtime fans of the Philadelphia Flyers may remember former goalie Michael Leighton for all the wrong reasons, but on Wednesday, it was announced that Leighton was one of four inductees making the AHL Hall of Fame class of 2025.

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