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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. 

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13

This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game, and a penalty-shot goal was scored. In addition, three members of the same family each hit personal milestones in three separate decades. So, let’s take our daily trip back in time to enjoy all the great memories Nov. 13 has given us. Blues Need Three Goalies in Win The St. Louis Blues picked up a bizarre 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Nov. 13, 1968, as they needed to use…

Blackhawks Establishing Higher Standard With Healthy Scratches

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of a rebuild. But the Original Six team, a storied franchise with a winning pedigree, will not allow it to last much longer nor allow subpar results to be ingrained into the team’s identity and culture, proven by head coach Luke Richardson’s fearless and deliberate healthy scratches. There’s a fine line between holding players accountable and over-punishing them to the point of discouragement. But Richardson knows how to walk that line. While some have questioned his decisions, player who have been scratched have responded with improved play and a commitment to the standards…

Blackhawks’ Lukas Reichel Finally Finding His Way

All hockey players have different trajectories, and some are faster than others. For young forward Lukas Reichel of the Chicago Blackhawks, it’s safe to say it’s been a slow and frustrating start to his NHL career. This has been even more problematic because the German native showed such potential in his junior hockey years, leading the Blackhawks to select him 17th overall in the 2020 Draft. But not all paths are linear, and Reichel seems to have traveled a particularly winding road. Things are finally looking up this season for the 22-year-old, which is a promising sign. So, what’s changed…

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Blackhawks Fall 3-1 to the Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks headed into Thursday night’s (Oct. 7) contest against the Dallas Stars coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings the night before. A win at the United Center Wednesday night would have given the Blackhawks an elusive three-game winning streak, something they haven’t pulled…

 

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Blackhawks FAQ

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.