Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/25/2008
Tomas Kopecky has a clear view of his role this season: be the Red Wings' new Dallas Drake.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/21/2008
Dallas Drake isn't a small guy. But at 6 feet, 192 pounds, the recently retired Detroit Red Wings forward is dwarfed by his new likeness. Centre ICE arena in Traverse City, where the Wings train, is now adorned by a huge photo of Drake holding up the Stanley Cup that fills all the windows above the main entrance.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
After 16 years, Drake has his day with the Stanley Cup. Watcht the video below…
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Dallas Drake retired on July 15, after helping the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup. That night, he got to take the Stanley Cup home with him.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Dallas Drake came full circle with the Red Wings. He began his career in Detroit, then returned last season for one last chance to win the Stanley Cup. That dream came true, and yesterday, he decided to go out on top. Take a look at the highlights of his career in picture form.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Red Wings forward Dallas Drake decided to end his career as a Stanley Cup champion. Drake, 39, announced his retirement Tuesday during a conference call with reporters. He'll celebrate his first full day of retirement today with the Stanley Cup in his hometown of Rossland, British Columbia.
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Dallas Drake's last act in the NHL was hoisting the Stanley Cup. Not a bad way to cap 16 seasons as a pro.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake announced his retirement Tuesday a month after raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in his 16-year career.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake announced his retirement Tuesday a month after raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in his 16-year career.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
UPDATED AT 2:17 P.M. -- Red Wings forward Dallas Drake officially announced his retirement today. Drake, a fan of the Green Bay Packers, said fans won't have to worry about him having a change of heart like quarterback Brett Favre.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Red Wings forward Dallas Drake will retire after raising the Stanley Cup last month for the first time in his 16-year career.
USA Today (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Red Wings forward Dallas Drake will retire after raising the Stanley Cup last month for the first time in his 16-year career.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
A Red Wing is getting his wings. Or something like that. Forward Dallas Drake of your Stanley Cup champions will trade the ice for the sky on Independence Day, when he's scheduled to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels in Traverse City.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Red Wings forward Dallas Drake trades the ice for the sky on Independence Day, when he's scheduled to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008
Not a shocker, but Dallas Drake has essentially confirmed his retirement. “I’m not going to be making any formal announcements until sometime later in July but I’ve always thought it would be nice to go out on top.” Pretty good story. More here.
