Bulls legend Michael Jordan wanted to attend the jersey retirement of his fellow Chicago legend, Chris Chelios, this week -- but he was a last-minute scratch
On Sunday night, the great Chris Chelios finally saw his No. 7 get hung up by the Chicago Blackhawks up in the rafters of the United Center. Joining him in celebrating this grand jersey retirement ceremony were thousands of hockey fans, several friends, and family who fully supported his wonderful 10-year run in the Windy City.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has a few close friends. One of them happens to be Chicago Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios. And they were so close that Jordan was supposed to be present at Chelios’ jersey retirement ceremony.
With the NHL trade deadline coming up on March 8, the Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly looking to move a goalie, according to NHL legend Chris Chelios
Chris Chelios had his classic No. 7 jersey retired by the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday with an eclectic group of stars in attendance.
Chris Chelios celebrated the retirement of his Chicago Blackhawks jersey with friends and family at the United Center Sunday prior to the home team’s game with the Detroit Red Wings.
Here's a list of notable events on February 25 in Chicago Blackhawks history. On February 25, 2024, the Blackhawks retired Chris Chelios' jersey No. 7 in a star-studded event at the United Center.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan couldn’t attend this weekend’s ceremony to honor former Blackhawks star Chris Chelios, but he still tried to make it up to his longtime friend.
The Chicago Blackhawks retired Chris Chelios' No. 7 jersey on Sunday in a ceremony that highlighted the defenseman's hard-charging lifestyle on and off the ice, honoring him after a career that included 92 goals in 664 regular-season games with the club.
Chris Chelios' number 7 will be retired by the Blackhawks tonight. And my brain is flooded with memories. When Mike Keenan acquired Chelios from the Canadiens for Denis Savard on June 29, 1990, I hopped on a plane to Montreal.
Michael Jordan will make a highly anticipated return to the United Center - the arena he made famous while making his case for the greatest basketball player of all time.
The Chicago Blackhawks are currently last place in the NHL league standings, with a dismal February record of 1-5-1 so far and three games remaining. There’s not much to celebrate these days, beyond Connor Bedard highlights and the slow and steady rebuilding march back to contention.
Remember the time that Chicago Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios left a game to drink with Michael Jordan? Yes, you read that right. The Michael Jordan. It happened and it’s a spectacular story via Spittin Chiclets: For fans of a certain age, it’s hardly a shock.
Chris Chelios is an icon whose name should be equated with hockey greatness. He’s achieved so much during his truly remarkable and storied career. Soon, he will be celebrated yet again in his hometown of Chicago in front of the Blackhawks’ crowd when he has his number retired by the franchise.
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that they will retire the No. 7 jersey of legendary defenceman and Hall of Famer Chris Chelios on February 25th, 2024, during a pregame ceremony at the United Center.
Chris Chelios will see his No. 7 hanging from his rafters in the city where he played the second-most seasons in his lengthy NHL career. His hometown Chicago Blackhawks will retire his number before a Feb.
In a momentous announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks have revealed their decision to retire the iconic No. 7 jersey worn by longtime defenseman Chris Chelios.
Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios will have his No. 7 retired by the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 25 prior to a game against the visiting Detroit Red Wings.
#7 will be the seventh number retired in Chicago Blackhawks history.
Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios is set to have his No. 7 retired by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced on Friday. Chelios, 61, retired from the NHL in 2010 after playing a whopping 26 seasons, equalling Gordie Howe for the most in league history.
#7 will finally be going up to the rafters at the United Center. But it won’t be Brent Seabrook–at least for now. No, the Chicago Blackhawks will be giving Chris Chelios his due by retiring his number in February fittingly against Detroit.
In the long storied history of the Chicago Blackhawks, there have been a plethora of stars who happened to be American. With the country about to celebrate the 4th of July, what a great time to look back at many of those stars who represented the Stars and Stripes.
The names of some recognizable personalities on the bubble during the painful ESPN layoffs have begun to circulate at the Worldwide Leader in Sports. Chris Chelios won’t return next NHL season as an in-studio hockey analyst, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Front Office Sports.
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