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+====== Chicago Blackhawks ======
+===== Foundation Year =====
+The Chicago Blackhawks were established in 1926 as one of the NHL's expansion teams, bringing professional hockey to the city of Chicago [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chicago-Blackhawks|Britannica]])]
+===== The Name Origin =====
+Owner Frederic McLaughlin named the team after the "Blackhawk Division" (86th Infantry) he served in during WWI, which was named for the Sauk leader Black Hawk [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55331/how-did-chicago-blackhawks-get-their-name|Mental Floss]])]
+===== Logo Design =====
+The team's original logo was designed by Irene Castle, the wife of owner Frederic McLaughlin, and debuted in 1926 [([[https://news.sportslogos.net/2016/11/17/90-years-ago-today-the-chicago-blackhawks-were-born/hockey-2/|SportsLogos.Net]])]
+===== Inaugural Game =====
+In their first-ever game on November 17, 1926, the Blackhawks defeated the Toronto St. Patricks with a final score of 4-1 [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192611170CHI.html|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== Madhouse on Madison =====
+The team’s longtime home, the Chicago Stadium, was famously known as the "Madhouse on Madison" due to its incredible acoustics [([[https://chicagodetours.com/architecture-of-chicago-stadium/|Chicago Detours]])]
+===== 1934 Championship =====
+The Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup in 1934 by defeating the Detroit Red Wings; goalie Charlie Gardiner tragically died of a brain hemorrhage shortly after [([[https://www.hhof.com/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SilverwareTrophyWinner.jsp?tro=STC&yr=1933-34|Hockey Hall of Fame]])]
+===== American-Born Coach =====
+Bill Stewart became the first American-born coach to lead an NHL team to a Stanley Cup title when the Hawks won in 1938 [([[https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/Bill_Stewart|Ice Hockey Wiki]])]
+===== Worst Record Champions =====
+The 1938 Blackhawks hold the record for the lowest regular-season winning percentage (.385) of any team to win the Stanley Cup [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/on-this-day-the-1938-chicago-black-hawks-won-the-stanley-cup/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== Fast Hat Trick =====
+Bill Mosienko holds the NHL record for the fastest hat trick, scoring three goals in just 21 seconds in a 1952 game against the Rangers [([[https://hawktalkhockey.com/2015/08/20/11-bill-mosienko-scores-three-goals-in-21-seconds-1952/|Hawk Talk Hockey]])]
+===== Curved Stick Innovation =====
+Legend Stan Mikita is credited with popularizing the curved hockey stick blade after his stick was accidentally bent during a practice session [([[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-curve-hockey-stick-blade-changed-game-180971206/|Smithsonian]])]
+===== 50 Goal Milestone =====
+In 1966, Bobby Hull became the first player in NHL history to score more than 50 goals in a single season, finishing with 54 [([[https://hawktalkhockey.com/2015/08/24/9-bobby-hulls-51st-goal-1966/|Hawk Talk Hockey]])]
+===== 1961 Stanley Cup =====
+The Blackhawks ended a 23-year drought in 1961 by defeating the Detroit Red Wings to capture their third Stanley Cup title [([[https://www.hhof.com/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SilverwareTrophyWinner.jsp?tro=STC&yr=1960-61|Hockey Hall of Fame]])]
+===== Rookie Shutout Record =====
+Tony Esposito set a modern-era NHL record for rookies by recording 15 shutouts during his historic 1969-70 season [([[https://everythinggp.com/2021/08/10/blackhawks-legend-and-hall-of-fame-goaltender-tony-esposito-dies-at-78/|EverythingGP]])]
+===== Anthem Cheering Tradition =====
+The tradition of fans cheering loudly through the entire National Anthem began at the Chicago Stadium during the 1985 playoffs [([[https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/top-8-traditions-in-the-nhl/|CBS News]])]
+===== United Center Opening =====
+The team moved into the United Center in 1994, an arena built by a partnership between William Wirtz and Jerry Reinsdorf [([[https://www.unitedcenter.com/venue/introduction-history/|United Center]])]
+===== Largest US Arena =====
+Upon its opening, the United Center became the largest arena by physical size in the United States [([[https://thehockeywriters.com/docs/united-center/|The Hockey Writers]])]
+===== 2010 Ghost Goal =====
+The 2010 Stanley Cup-winning goal by Patrick Kane was so fast that the puck was initially hidden under the net's padding [([[https://thehockeywriters.com/where-is-patrick-kanes-2010-stanley-cup-clinching-puck/|The Hockey Writers]])]
+===== Historic Point Streak =====
+The 2012-13 Blackhawks set a record by earning at least one point in their first 24 consecutive games [([[https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-point-streak-from-the-start-of-an-nhl-season|Guinness World Records]])]
+===== 17 Seconds =====
+In the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals, the Blackhawks scored two goals in just 17 seconds in the final minute to stun the Boston Bruins [([[https://www.si.com/hockey/news/17-seconds-how-the-blackhawks-stunned-the-bruins-to-win-the-2013-stanley-cup|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Modern-Day Dynasty =====
+By winning three championships in six seasons (2010, 2013, 2015), the Blackhawks were dubbed the first dynasty of the salary cap era [([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/16/the-secret-behind-the-blackhawks-peculiar-dynasty-depth|The Guardian]])]
+===== All-Time Points Leader =====
+Stan Mikita remains the franchise leader in career points, amassing a total of 1,467 points over his 22-season career [([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/stan-mikita-dead-chicago-blackhawks-stats-records-points-goals-nhl-legend/dmsq43x8as7j1csm9g5l7f86h|Sporting News]])]
+===== Retired Number 9 =====
+The team retired number 9 in 1983 to honor "The Golden Jet" Bobby Hull, the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer [([[https://records.nhl.com/chi/overview/history|NHL Records]])]
+===== Retired Number 35 =====
+Tony Esposito’s number 35 was retired in 1988, recognizing the goalie with the most career wins (418) in team history [([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tony-Esposito|Britannica]])]
+===== Double Retired Number 3 =====
+The number 3 is uniquely retired for two different players who were not related: Pierre Pilote and Keith Magnuson [([[https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20081112/magnuson-pilote-rejoin-ranks-as-retired-numbers/|Daily Herald]])]
+===== Retired Number 18 =====
+Denis Savard, known for his signature "spin-o-rama" move, had his number 18 retired by the Blackhawks in 1998 [([[https://www.ushockeyhalloffame.com/page/show/812554-denis-savard|U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame]])]
+===== Retired Number 81 =====
+In 2022, Marian Hossa became the first player from the 2010s championship core to have his number (81) retired [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35071192/blackhawks-retire-marian-hossa-no-81-jersey|ESPN]])]
+===== Retired Number 7 =====
+Chris Chelios, one of the greatest American-born defensemen, saw his number 7 jersey raised to the rafters in early 2024 [([[https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks/blackhawks-officially-retire-chris-chelios-no-7-jersey/542981/|NBC Sports Chicago]])]
+===== Stadium Organ Tradition =====
+The United Center features a digital organ designed to replicate the massive Barton pipe organ sound from the old Chicago Stadium [([[https://www.unitedcenter.com/venue/history/|United Center]])]
+===== Mascot Tommy Hawk =====
+The Blackhawks mascot, Tommy Hawk, was introduced during the 1995 season and is known for his signature feathered headdress [([[https://blackhawkup.com/why-jonathan-toews-is-the-most-beloved-captain-in-blackhawks-history-01k0sg96j8j1/|Blackhawk Up]])]
+===== Winter Classic at Wrigley =====
+In 2009, the Blackhawks hosted the Detroit Red Wings at historic Wrigley Field for one of the most-watched outdoor games in history [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3804364|ESPN]])]
+===== Triple Overtime Thriller =====
+In the 2015 playoffs, the Hawks and Ducks played a triple-overtime game that ended after 116 minutes of total play [([[https://www.si.com/hockey/news/andrew-shaws-head-butt-goal-disallowed-in-triple-overtime|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Attendance Leaders =====
+The Blackhawks led the NHL in average home attendance for 11 consecutive seasons between 2008 and 2019 [([[https://natashapetrenko.home.blog/2020/02/25/chicago-blackhawks-attendance-throughout-the-years/|Blackhawks Attendance Blog]])]
+===== Accountant Emergency Goalie =====
+In 2018, accountant Scott Foster famously entered a game as an emergency backup and saved all 7 shots he faced [([[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/sports/hockey/chicago-blackhawks-accountant-goalie.html|The New York Times]])]
+===== Captain Serious =====
+Jonathan Toews earned the nickname "Captain Serious" for his intense focus; he led the team to three Stanley Cups and joined the Triple Gold Club [([[https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/04/13/jonathan-toews-built-a-lasting-blackhawks-legacy-and-the-captain-serious-nickname-even-if-it-was-an-exaggeration/|Chicago Tribune]])]
+===== Seven Lost Teeth =====
+Defenseman Duncan Keith lost seven teeth to a puck during the 2010 playoffs but returned to the ice only minutes later [([[https://www.nhlpa.com/news/smile-like-you-mean-it/|NHLPA]])]
+===== Art Ross Milestone =====
+Patrick Kane became the first American-born player in league history to win the Art Ross Trophy as the scoring champion in 2016 [([[https://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/663070-patrick-kane-named-nhl-most-valuable-player|USA Hockey]])]
+===== 1971 Playoff Heartbreak =====
+The Blackhawks lost Game 7 of the 1971 Finals to Montreal after blowing a 2-0 lead, a loss that haunted the team for decades [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/1971-chicago-black-hawks-vs-montreal-canadiens-stanley-cup-final.html|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== Most Wins Season =====
+The franchise record for most wins in a single regular season is 52, achieved during the 2009-10 championship campaign [([[https://thehockeynews.com/news/stanley-cup-clinching-blackhawks-where-are-they-now-2|The Hockey News]])]
+===== Conn Smythe Winners =====
+Only three players in franchise history have won the Conn Smythe Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, and Duncan Keith [([[https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/conn-smythe-trophy|The Canadian Encyclopedia]])]
+===== Original Jersey Colors =====
+The Blackhawks originally wore black and white striped jerseys; the iconic red color was not part of the primary home kit until 1955 [([[https://nhluniforms.com/Mobile/Blackhawks/Blackhawks.html|NHL Uniform Database]])]
+===== NHL Global Series =====
+The Blackhawks have played regular-season openers overseas in both Helsinki, Finland (2009) and Prague, Czech Republic (2019) [([[https://thehockeynews.com/news/blackhawks-and-flyers-to-open-2019-20-season-in-prague|The Hockey News]])]
+===== The Bedard Era =====
+In 2023, the Blackhawks selected generational talent Connor Bedard with the #1 overall pick, their first top pick since Patrick Kane in 2007 [([[https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/connor-bedard-officially-selected-by-chicago-blackhawks-with-no-1-overall-pick-1.1978622|TSN]])]
+===== Goal Horn Sound =====
+The Blackhawks' goal horn is uniquely modeled after the powerful whistles used by ships on Lake Michigan [([[https://www.wltl.net/post/what-are-the-best-goal-horns-in-the-nhl|WLTL]])]
+===== Hall of Fame Representation =====
+The Blackhawks organization has seen over 40 players and builders inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame throughout its history [([[https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/n6n1ehxqhlea7uiny6jg.pdf|NHL Media Guide]])]
+===== Charitable Giving =====
+The Chicago Blackhawks Foundation has distributed over $16 million in grants to local nonprofits since its partnership with the McCormick Foundation began [([[https://www.mccormickfoundation.org/partnerships/chicago-blackhawks-community-fund/|McCormick Foundation]])]

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