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The Chicago Blackhawks joined the NHL in 1926 as one of the league’s Original Six franchises. At the time, they were known as the Black Hawks and remained so until the 1986-87 season. In 96 seasons, they have made the postseason 63 times and have won six Stanley Cups. Those championships include two in the 1930s and three in the 2010s with their latest occurring in 2015. Additionally, they have reached the Stanley Cup Final six times. 

Blackhawks Sign Alex Vlasic to 6-year Contract Extension
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The Chicago Blackhawks locked down one of their top prospects for the foreseeable future, signing defenseman Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension, according to The Athletic’s Scott Powers. The contract, that will keep him with the club through the 2029-30 season, is worth $27.6 million with an average annual value of $4.6 million. The 22-year-old Vlasic played his first full NHL season with the Blackhawks in 2023-24, scoring two goals and 14 assists for 16 points in 76 games. However, it was his play away from the puck that stood out to both the coaches and fans of the team,…

Chicago Blackhawks 2023-24 Player Grades: Defense
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Since the Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2023-24 season ended one week ago, our Blackhawks’ team is looking back on the season and giving player grades, and this edition, you guessed it, is all about the defense. Chicago’s defense was not good at all this season. They allowed the fourth-most goals against per game (3.52 goals), which was a slight decrease from last season when they allowed the fifth-most goals against per game. They also had the sixth-worst penalty-killing percentage at a 75.76% success rate. Not one defenseman was a “plus” on the plus/minus scale or had more than eight goals. But grim…

Today in Hockey History: April 24
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If you had to choose two words to describe April 24 throughout the history of the National Hockey League, “overtime goal” would be the perfect pair to use. This date has provided some of the most memorable playoff goals ever scored, as well as some legends breaking records. The THW time machine is ready to take back through the years to relive all the best moments. More OT Goals Than You Can Shake a Stick At Jean Beliveau only scored one overtime playoff goal in his Hall of Fame career. It came early in the second overtime on April 24,…

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What year were the Chicago Blackhawks founded?

The Chicago Blackhawks joined the NHL in 1926 as one of the league’s Original Six franchises.

When did the Chicago Blackhawks play their first game?

The Blackhawks played their first game on Nov. 17, 1926. They faced the Toronto Maple Leafs and won 4-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks?
Luke Richardson is the current head coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.