THIS DATE IN HISTORY: July 18
1997:Two months after winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in 42 years, the Detroit Red Wings make two moves that will help them win three more in the next 11: They sign Scotty Bowman to a two-year contract to remain as coach and promote Ken Holland to general manager after three years as assistant GM.
July 18: Red Wings sign Bowman for two more years as coach
Plus: Detroit promotes Holland to general manager; Toews named captain of Blackhawks
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