Originally named the Detroit Cougars , the team was renamed to the Detroit Falcons in 1930 ; in 1932 , the team 's name was changed to the Detroit Red Wings and has remained the same since .
Originally named the Detroit Cougars , team was renamed to the Detroit Falcons in 1930 ; in 1932 , the team 's name was changed to the Detroit Red Wings and has remained the same since .