The Chicago Blackhawks will retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey.
The Blackhawks had Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder deliver the news to his longtime friend during the band’s concert at the United Center on Thursday night.
Danny Wirtz, the chairman and CEO of the team, said his late father, Rocky, wanted Chelios’ No. 7 to be the next number retired by the franchise. Rocky Wirtz died in July at age 70. Chelios is a three-time Norris Trophy winner — awarded to the NHL’s top defenseman — taking home the honor twice during his time in Chicago. He has been serving as a team ambassador for the Blackhawks.The on-ice jersey ceremony will be held on Feb. 25 when Chicago hosts Detroit.
Like Pilote and Magnusson, Chelios could have some company with No. 7 in the rafters at some point. Brent Seabrook was a key defenseman on three Stanley Cup champions in Chicago, also wearing No. 7.
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