Derek Lalonde gives back to the Detroit community
Derek Lalonde is dedicated to his Detroit Red Wings head coach role and positively impacting the community.
On Wednesday, he participated in the Red Wings' fourth annual Street Hockey in the D: Summer Series, teaching hockey basics to over 300 youth at the Adams Butzel Complex. The series, led by Jason McCrimmon, is part of the Red Wings' Learn, Play, Score program and aims to introduce fundamental hockey skills to children 6-14.
Derek Lalonde, who brought his sons to the event, expressed his enjoyment and commitment to such community initiatives, recalling his past aspiration to be a teacher.
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 NHL season, Derek Lalonde is optimistic about the Detroit Red Wings' roster changes and the team's potential for improvement. He emphasized the need for better defensive performance and acknowledged the additions of Erik Gustafsson and William Lagesson to the blue line. Lalonde remains hopeful for contracts with restricted free agents Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider, describing it as «part of the process.»
Source: NHL
Continuing to give back to Detroit community, Lalonde helps grow sport at Summer Street Hockey event
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