- The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois
- They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL)
| Founded: | 1926 | | How old is Chicago Blackhawks in 2024? / Age: | 98 years
| | Where was Chicago Blackhawks founded? | Chicago, US | | Nicknames: | the Hawks |
Chicago Blackhawks Net worth 2024 (estimated)
| | How much is Chicago Blackhawks worth? | Under review
| | Nationality: | American |
What is Chicago Blackhawks? / Facts
- They have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926
- The Blackhawks are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers
- Since 1994, the club's home rink is the United Center
- The club had previously played for 65 years at Chicago Stadium
- The club's original owner was Frederic McLaughlin, who owned the club until his death in 1944
- Under McLaughlin, a "hands-on" owner who fired many coaches during his ownership, the club won two Stanley Cup titles
- The club was then owned by the Norris family, who as owners of the Chicago Stadium were the club's landlord, and owned stakes in several of the NHL teams
- At first, the Norris ownership was as part of a syndicate fronted by long-time executive Bill Tobin, and the team languished in favor of the Norris-owned Detroit Red Wings
- After the senior James E. Norris died in 1952, the Norris assets were spread among family members and James D. Norris became owner
- Norris Jr. took an active interest in the team and under his ownership, the club won one Stanley Cup title in 1961
- After James D. Norris died in 1966, the Wirtz family became owners of the franchise
- In 2007, the club came under the control of Rocky Wirtz, who is credited with turning around the organization, which had lost fan interest and competitiveness
- Under Rocky Wirtz, the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup three times within six seasons (from 2010 to 2015)
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