The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
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Hawks' chief adds another title
Tribune reporterJohn McDonough continues to reap the rewards for helping turn the Chicago Blackhawks' franchise around. The team announced Wednesday the addition of Chief Executive Officer to McDonough's title of Team President. “John has shown unprecedented...Tags: Corporate Officers, National Hockey League, United Center, Management Change, Companies and Corporations
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Canucks want to bring Game 7 urgency to Game 6
Tribune reporterWhether or not the Vancouver Canucks' collective mental state resembles a viscous goo at this point, they have landed on a psychological mantra they hope will end this series sooner than later. Forget what the ticket stubs say Sunday. It's Game 7 against...Tags: Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo, Henrik Sedin, Chicago Blackhawks Game Tickets, United Center
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Blackhawks' Seabrook to play in Game 6
Tribune reporterBrent Seabrook will return to the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup in Game 6 as they try to even their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals series Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The defenseman, who suffered a concussion during Game 3 when he...Tags: Western Conference (NHL), Vancouver Canucks, Brent Seabrook, National Hockey League, Joel Quenneville
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Blackhawks' Campoli: '(Game 6) going to be interesting'
Tribune reporterSmack-dab in the middle of the Chicago Blackhawks' dressing room is a large rug with the Indian head logo on it. It's considered a no-fly (okay, no walk) zone and anyone who treads on it will get a quick rebuke from one of the players. Even with the...Tags: Vancouver Canucks, Politics, Ottawa Senators, United Center, New York Islanders
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Report: Blackhawks sign goalie prospect Salak
Tribune reporterA day after locking in starting goaltender Corey Crawford for three seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks have addressed their backup at the position. The Hawks reportedly signed prospect Alexander Salak, whom they acquired from the Florida Panthers along with...Tags: Contracts, Marty Turco, Florida Panthers, Human Interest, Jack Skille
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Blackhawks legend Mikita has oral cancer
Tribune reporterChicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita will undergo treatment for Stage 1 oral cancer, the team announced Tuesday. "Stan has been diagnosed with an early base of tongue cancer and the prognosis is excellent," said Richard Borrowdale of Loyola Medical...Tags: Cancer, Radiation Therapy, Health Treatments, National Hockey League, Bobby Hull
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Quenneville: Sharp on track for return next week
Tribune reporterObscured a bit by incessant chirping about chirping Thursday: It's continuing to look as if the Chicago Blackhawks will get one of their best players back next week, as they hoped. Patrick Sharp, out since March 20 with an apparent leg injury, didn't...Tags: Patrick Kane, Dave Bolland, Patrick Sharp, Joel Quenneville, Chris Campoli
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Blackhawks' Scott on Thornton chirping complaint: 'I'll kick the (bleep) out of him'
Tribune reporterShawn Thornton received around 40 stitches above his eye Tuesday, accused the Chicago Blackhawks of razzing him from the bench and labeled the Hawks a team that will "chirp a lot," then reiterated Thursday on Boston radio that he and his Boston Bruins...Tags: John Scott, Brendan Morrison, Shawn Thornton, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Boston Bruins
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Hawks' Kopecky skates, but won't play in Game 7
Tribune reporterVANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Forward Tomas Kopecky skated with Chicago Blackhawks teammates during Tuesday's morning skate in preparation for Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Vancouver Canucks, but isn't yet ready to rejoin the...Tags: Vancouver Canucks, Bryan Bickell
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Blackhawks' Campoli undergoes knee surgery
Tribune reporterMoments after turning the puck over and watching Alexandre Burrows score to end the Chicago Blackhawks' season, defenseman Chris Campoli stood in the dressing room at Rogers Arena and took full blame for the 2-1 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks in...Tags: Knees, Ottawa Senators, Joel Quenneville, Knee Arthroscopy, Chris Campoli
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Blackhawks' Quenneville on Bolland: 'Status quo'
It has been more than two weeks since the Blackhawks' Dave Bolland suffered a concussion, but there has been little progress in the center's recovery.
Bolland was injured when he was elbowed in the head by the Lightning's Pavel Kubina on March 9 in...Tags: Pavel Kubina, Tampa Bay Lightning, National Hockey League, Phoenix Coyotes, Dave Bolland
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Hawks' Bowman applauds harsh sanction for hits to head
Tribune reporterStan Bowman either knows more than he's saying about the severity of Dave Bolland's concussion, or the Chicago Blackhawks general manager is understandably like everyone else: Hostage to the vagaries of recovery from a potentially season-threatening...Tags: Pavel Kubina, Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers, National Hockey League, Tampa Bay Lightning
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