Tony Esposito to be a Blackhawks ambassador

Former goaltender and Hockey Hall of Fame member Tony Esposito has joined the Blackhawks family as an official team ambassador.

Esposito will join Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita in representing the Blackhawks at events at the United Center and throughout the Chicagoland area.

"It is a great honor to be asked back into the Blackhawks family," said Esposito. "In my heart, I have always been and always will be a Blackhawk. I want to thank Rocky Wirtz and John McDonough for giving me the opportunity to come back to the Blackhawks organization. I love the new approach the team is taking. Everything about the Blackhawks is very upbeat and I am proud to be a part of this new beginning."

"We're very excited to have Tony Esposito join Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita as Blackhawks ambassadors," said team president John McDonough. "Tony is a Hall of Fame goaltender and one of the greatest players to ever wear the Blackhawks jersey. I'm sure all our fans will join me and the entire Blackhawks organization in welcoming Tony Esposito back into the Blackhawks family."

Esposito will be honored at the United Center in pregame ceremonies prior to the March 19th contest against the Washington Capitals.