Blackhawks to Retire Chelios’ Number

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat (12) celebrates with the bench after his goal...
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat (12) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara))
Published: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The NHL Chicago Blackhawks say they will retire Chris Chelios’ number 7. Chelios, 55, played 26 years in the NHL, nine for Chicago and ten for the Detroit Red Wings. The ceremony will take place in February before a home game against the Wings. Chelios watched two of his sons play in college at Michigan State. He is active as a television analyst these days.

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