Per the Red Wings:
The Detroit Red Wings are saddened to learn of the passing of Dwight Foster, a former player who recorded 110 points in 215 games played with the #RedWings from 1982-1986.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 6, 2025
Our condolences go out to his family and friends during this time. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8tiH4xIVql
Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff has more:
He wound up playing four seasons with the Red Wings. Foster would scored 14 goals in 1982-83 and 13 goals in 1984-85. Known as a determined checker, he was receiving votes for the Selke Trophy in both 1983-84 and 1984-85.
The Red Wings were reporting news of Foster’s death via the club’s social media sites. He would settle in the Detroit suburbs following his playing days and was a regular participant with the Red Wings Alumni. Foster’s son Alex also played in the NHL. Alex Foster suited up for three games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2007-08. Today he is a partner in a mortgage company based in Oakland County, Mich.
