February is typically one of the least interesting months on the sports calendar, but last week was full of intriguing storylines.
Photos from the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
As the Blackhawks retired Chris Chelios’ No. 7 on Sunday, the South Side native turned the affair into a Chicago homecoming rally.
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks number retirement ceremony for Chris Chelios on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the United Center.
Patrick Kane didn’t get the ending in Chicago he wanted before he was traded, but “it’ll be nice to be back and just share the moment with everyone.”
Blackhawks great Chris Chelios was also a “Chicago Guy’s guy” who worked hard on the ice and was the middle of a circle of celebrity friends off it.
Olympic gold medalist and Palos Heights native Kendall Coyne Schofield sought guidance from tennis legend Billie Jean King to help set the new Professional Women’s Hockey League in motion.
The Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a two-goal deficit to force overtime Friday night, but the Winnipeg Jets scored on a deflection in overtime for a 3-2 victory. It was the Hawks’ 11th loss in 12 games (1-9-2).
Patrick Kane’s former Chicago Blackhawks teammates will be happy to see him again Sunday, but they won’t underestimate him: “He’s still super dynamic.”
Michael Jordan is expected to make a rare United Center appearance for the jersey retirement of Chicago Blackhawks great Chris Chelios.