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Blackhawks to retire Chris Chelios' No. 7 jersey in February ceremony

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks captain Chris Chelios, right, congratulates teammate Joe Murphy after Murphy scored the game and series winning goal for the Blackhawks at 10:02 of the third overtime period against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, April 24, 1996. The Blackhawks have decided to retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey. The Blackhawks had Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder deliver the news to his longtime friend during the band’s concert at the United Center on Thursday night, Sept. 7, 2023. (Mike Ridewood/Canadian Press via AP)
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Overview

  • The Chicago Blackhawks announced they will retire former captain Chris Chelios' No. 7 jersey.
  • The ceremony is scheduled for February 25 when the Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings.
  • Chelios will become the ninth Blackhawks player to have his number retired by the franchise.
  • The decision to honor Chelios was in discussion within the organization for years and was a wish of the late owner Rocky Wirtz.
  • The Blackhawks may retire more player jerseys in the future, breaking from their previous limited number of retirements.