Articles filed under Hockey
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'Thank you, Rocky': Wirtz's life celebrated by Blackhawks family at United Center memorialAug 09, 2023 1:00 am - Rocky Wirtz was remembered as a "caring, affable, personable" man during a one-hour celebration of the former Blackhawks owner's life Wednesday at the United Center. For...
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Rocky Wirtz memorial event to air on NBC Sports ChicagoAug 07, 2023 1:00 am - The "Remembering Rocky" special will feature the free United Center event beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The show will be hosted by Blackhawks game analyst Darren Pang ...
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Report: Danny Wirtz to succeed Rocky as chairman, president of Blackhawks' ownershipJul 31, 2023 1:00 am - After last week's death of Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz, son Danny Wirtz will become chairman and president of Wirtz Corporation, according to a Monday report by Crai...
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In the wake of Rocky Wirtz's death, what's next for the Blackhawks?Jul 26, 2023 1:00 am - Rocky Wirtz's sudden passing Tuesday means there will soon be a new principal owner of the Chicago Blackhawks. The smart money is on Rocky's son Danny, who officially t...
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Jim O'Donnell: The final hockey legacy of Rocky Wirtz is framed by three glorious Stanley CupsJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - WHEN THE SAD AND STUNNING NEWS about Rocky Wirtz broke Tuesday, the best sports lede would have been the most straightforward: "Rocky Wirtz, a man born into wealth and c...
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Rocky Wirtz, chairman of the Blackhawks, dead at 70Jul 25, 2023 1:00 am - One momentary lapse in judgment should never define a man's legacy. So let's hope Blackhawks principal owner and chairman Rocky Wirtz, who died at age 70 on Tuesday, isn...
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Blackhawks announce 2-year contract for forward Philipp Kurashev after arbitration decisionJul 23, 2023 1:00 am - The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Philipp Kurashev have a two-year contract in place after going through salary arbitration. The team announced the decision on Sunday. ...
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Wolves set 2023-24 AHL scheduleJul 12, 2023 1:00 am - Daily Herald news services The Chicago Wolves released their 2023-24 American Hockey League schedule on Wednesday. The franchise's historic 30th season will feature a 72...
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'Excited to be on this side': Perry ready to embrace new role as mentor to young Hawks like BedardJul 07, 2023 1:00 am - Noooooo! You have got to joking!!! That was my reaction when the Chicago Bulls acquired Dennis Rodman — aka The Worm — from the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 3, 1995. ...
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Boxing, breathing and comedy: Blackhawks host unorthodox development campJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - Summer development camps around the NHL normally involve dozens of teenagers sharpening their skills on the ice. Not so for the Blackhawks this year. Instead, prospects ...