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Images: Blackhawks Fan Convention

  Showing their support the fans wait to get a glimpse of the players during the opening ceremonies of the fourth annual Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago on Friday night. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Fans watch a video during the opening ceremonies of the fourth annual Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago on Friday night. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Twelve-year-old Amanda Pugliese of Glenview snaps a frame of one of the players. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Joel Quenneville signs an autograph for twelve-year-old Tyler Kozub of Long Grove . Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Joey Curzon, 7, of South Elgin cheers for the players as the festivities begin during the opening ceremonies of the fourth annual Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago on Friday night. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Legendary player Bobby Hull signs the shirt of twelve-year-old Chris Babalis from Northbrook. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Patrick Sharp answers reportersÂ’ questions. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Fans belt out the national anthem. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull is introduced. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  The ballroom fills before opening ceremonies of the fourth annual Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago on Friday night. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Fans roar as players are announced. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Blackhawks great Stan Mikita is introduced. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jonathan Toews signs autographs for fans. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Duncan Keith, Patrick Sharp, and Viktor Stalberg greet their fans. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Bobby Hull chats with Patrick Kane about injuries during the opening ceremonies of the fourth annual Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago on Friday night. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
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