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Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70

CHICAGO — Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL’s biggest scandals, has died. “Our dad was a passionate businessman committed to making Chicago a great place to live, work and visit, but his true love was for his family and close friends.. His …

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LAS VEGAS — The NHL is ready to go worldwide again after two years of coronavirus restrictions and a missed Olympics. It’s important for us.” Bettman also said Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz won’t be disciplined or sanctioned for his angry, volatile reaction to questions from reporters earlier this week. And this was a moment.” In his usual All-Star weekend …

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz apologized Wednesday night after he angrily rejected any conversation connected to the franchise’s response when a player said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach. “I’m going to answer the question, not Danny,” Rocky Wirtz said. And we’re not going to talk about 2010.” When Danny Wirtz tried to respond, Rocky Wirtz …

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks and a former player who said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach have settled a lawsuit that eviscerated the franchise’s once-sterling reputation and shook up the NHL, bringing questions about the sport’s culture back to the forefront. Former first-round pick Kyle Beach and Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz, the son of team owner Rocky …