Chicago Blackhawks is an American NHL team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. They currently play for the Central Division of the Western Conference.
History[]
They were created in 1926, by Frederick McLaughlin, as the Black Hawks.[1][2]
In 1934, they won their first Stanley Cup title.[3][1]
In 1986, they changed their name to the Blackhawks.[2]
Channel[]
They created their channel on May 19, 2006.
On June 21, 2010, they uploaded their first video, titled "One Goal: Niklas Hjalmarsson."[4]
On August 11, 2014, they uploaded their first short, titled "Kane's Ice Bucket Challenge."[5]
On June 24, 2019, they uploaded their first livestream, titled "Blackhawks introduce third-overall pick Kirby Dach."[6]
Content[]
On their channel, they make various videos about the team, such as clips and interviews.
Retired numbers[]
As of December 26, 2024, they have retired ten numbers for nine individuals.[7]
- 1, Glenn Hall[7]
- 3, Keith Magnuson and Pierre Pilote[7]
- 7, Chris Chelios[7]
- 9, Bobby Hull[7]
- 18, Denis Savard[7]
- 21, Stan Mikita[7]
- 35, Tony Esposito[7]
- 81, Marián Hossa[7]
- 99, Wayne Gretzky[Note 1][8]
Trivia[]
- They have won six Stanley Cup titles.[3]
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Gretzky's number was retired all throughout the NHL.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Blackhawks. Encyclopedia of Chicago.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Charles, Brandon (March 7, 2023). It’s Time for the Blackhawks to Change Their Name. InsideHook.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 NHL.com (June 24, 2024). Stanley Cup Champions. NHL.
- ↑ One Goal: Niklas Hjalmarsson by Chicago Blackhawks. YouTube. June 21, 2010.
- ↑ Kane's Ice Bucket Challenge by Chicago Blackhawks. YouTube. August 11, 2014.
- ↑ Blackhawks introduce third-overall pick Kirby Dach by Chicago Blackhawks. YouTube. June 24, 2019.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 Chicago Blackhawks. NHL Records.
- ↑ Perfect setting. CNN Sports Illustrated (February 6, 2000).