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Chicago Blackhawks to retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks will retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No. “Chris Chelios represents not only the Blackhawks, but, given his roots here, the city of Chicago,” Danny Wirtz said in a release. Chelios is a three-time Norris Trophy winner — awarded to the NHL’s top defenseman — taking home the honor twice during his time in …

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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 …

Chicago Blackhawks drop interim tag for GM Kyle Davidson

CHICAGO — The more Chicago Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz examined the possibilities for the team’s opening at general manager, the more he felt he had what he needed in his own organization — even with the club’s recent struggles. “It’s going to be a very broad change in philosophy because I’m a new person that’s coming in with some strong …

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 Blackhawks settle lawsuit with Kyle Beach

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 …

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon. Speaking publicly for the first time since baseball’s Cleveland Indians announced Monday they plan to change their name, Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz reiterated the same message the team shared this summer after lingering questions about Native American team …