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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 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…

Wild’s Lack of Energy Leads to Loss to Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild were looking to wrap up their road trip with one more win, this time over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, Nov. 10. It was the Wild’s third game in four days, and it showed in their gameplay right from the start. They struggled to beat the Blackhawks to the puck, they didn’t get great shots, and they just seemed off.  The Wild’s lineup remained the same, with the exception of Jon Merrill, who came into the lineup, and Declan Chisholm, who came out. The Wild struggled to find their game, and while they were able to force…

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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.