Red Wings Radio Analyst Paul Woods Retires After 40 Years

The longtime voice of the Red Wings says goodbye to the broadcast booth.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented elements of a hockey game, including the ice, sticks, pucks, and silhouettes of players, conceptually representing the end of an era for the Red Wings' radio broadcast.After 40 years of providing expert analysis and commentary, the retirement of longtime Red Wings radio voice Paul Woods marks the end of an era for the franchise and its loyal fans.Sunrise Today

After 40 years as the radio analyst for the Detroit Red Wings, 71-year-old Paul Woods is retiring from the broadcast booth. Woods was set to call his final game for the Red Wings on Wednesday as the regular season concluded against the Florida Panthers.

Why it matters

Woods has been the voice of the Red Wings for generations of fans, providing expert analysis and commentary throughout the team's ups and downs over the past four decades. His retirement marks the end of an era for the iconic hockey franchise.

The details

Woods has been the Red Wings' radio analyst since 1986, providing color commentary and insight to listeners throughout the team's games. In his final game, he expressed uncertainty about his emotions, saying "I'm not quite sure what to think." The Red Wings' regular season concluded on Wednesday with a matchup against the Florida Panthers.

  • Paul Woods has been the Red Wings' radio analyst since 1986.
  • Woods' final game as the Red Wings' radio analyst was on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Paul Woods

A 71-year-old who has served as the radio analyst for the Detroit Red Wings for the past 40 years.

Detroit Red Wings

The professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that Woods has provided radio analysis for since 1986.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not quite sure what to think,”

— Paul Woods, Red Wings Radio Analyst

The takeaway

Paul Woods' retirement marks the end of an era for the Detroit Red Wings, as he has been the voice of the team for generations of fans. His four decades of expert analysis and commentary will be deeply missed by the Red Wings faithful.