Chicago Blackhawks: History


On November 17, 1926, in front of 9,000 fans at the Chicago Coliseum, the Chicago Blackhawks made their debut, defeating the Toronto St. Pat's by a score of 4-1. In the more than 80 years since, the Blackhawks have become a Chicago institution, winning three Stanley Cups and creating memories for countless numbers of fans. Please enjoy this look back at the history of this Original Six franchise, its greatest players and unforgettable moments.

Dates to Remember Key dates in Hawks history	Chicago Stadium "The Madhouse on Madison"

Hawks All-Time Draft History Everyone Chicago has ever drafted	Hawks Alumni Association Helping In the community

All-Time Roster Search for every Blackhawk ever	Retired Jerseys Honoring the greatest Hawks of all time

All-Time Leaders Blackhawks all-time record holders	Ambassadors Hawks greats reach out to the community

Playoff Records Who came up big in the quest for the Cup?	Hawks in the Hall of Fame The best to lace up the skates

Hawks Captains A year-by-year list of every Hawk to wear the 'C'	In Memorium: Keith Magnuson A tribute to the hard-nosed #3

The McLaughlin Years The founding of the Blackhawks	75th Anniversary Team The best roster through the first 75 years

Cellar to Stanley The rise of the Blackhawks in the 1950s	Award Winners Every Blackhawks award-winner in team history

'70s, '80s and '90s The defensive '70s, the rowdy '80s and hard-working '90s	Hawks GMs The men who built the Blackhawks

The Best of "The Golden Jet"
For 15 seasons, Bobby Hull proudly wore the Blackhawks sweater as he became one of the best left wingers in the history of the NHL. A 10-time all-star and two-time league MVP, "The Golden Jet" remains the Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer in team history.

• Golden Guts: Bobby Hull Reengineers The Hockey World

Classics: Glenn Hall

• The Chicago Stadium Chair

• 3-OT Games Past And Present

Classics: Tony Esposito

Classics: Denis Savard

• Welcoming 'Tony O' Back To Chicago

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