What league does Chicago Blackhawks play in?

Chicago Blackhawks play in the NHL.

When was Chicago Blackhawks founded?

Chicago Blackhawks was founded in 1926 in Chicago, IL, USA, USA.

Where is Chicago Blackhawks based?

Chicago Blackhawks is based in Chicago, IL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Chicago Blackhawks?

The head coach of Chicago Blackhawks is Billy Reay.

What arena does Chicago Blackhawks play in?

Chicago Blackhawks play their home games at United Center in Chicago, IL, USA.

Who is the general manager of Chicago Blackhawks?

The general manager of Chicago Blackhawks is Tommy Ivan.

What are the team colors of Chicago Blackhawks?

The team colors of Chicago Blackhawks are Red + White + Black.

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1972-1973 Chicago Black Hawks Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Tony Esposito (G)		1943	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#1	Gary Smith (G)	82	1944	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#19	Len Frig (D)	75	1950	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	-
	#4	Doug Jarrett (D)		1944	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#22	Jerry Korab (D)	77	1948	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#17	Darryl Maggs (D)	76	1949	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	-
	#3	Keith Magnuson (D)		1947	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#11	John Marks (D)	77	1948	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	183	-
	#15	Dick Redmond (D)	76	1949	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	L
	#5	Phil Russell (D)	73	1952	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#12	Pat Stapleton (D)		1940	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'8"	181	L
	#2	Bill White (D)		1939	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
FORWARDS
	#6	Lou Angotti (C/RW)		1938	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	170	R
	#14	Ralph Backstrom (C)		1937	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	L
	#23	Jean-Pierre Bordeleau (RW)	76	1949	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	6'1"	174	R
	#10	Dennis Hull (LW)	81	1944	Point Anne, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#20	Cliff Koroll (RW)	79	1946	Canora, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#17	Dave Kryskow (LW)	74	1951	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#18	Moe L'Abbe (C)		1947	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#24	Walter Ledingham (LW)	75	1950	Midale, SK, CAN	5'11"	183	L
	#16	Chico Maki (RW)		1939	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#19	Dan Maloney (LW)		1950	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#7	Pit Martin (C)		1943	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	5'8"	163	R
	#21	Stan Mikita (C)		1940	Sokolce, SVK	5'9"	170	R
	#18	Brian Ogilvie (C)	74	1952	Stettler, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#8	Jim Pappin (RW)		1939	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 13Av Age: 26.88 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

1972-1973 Chicago Black Hawks Staff

Head CoachBilly Reay
General ManagerTommy Ivan
BroadcasterLloyd Pettit
Equipment ManagerLou Varga
Franchise OwnerBill Wirtz
Franchise OwnerArthur Wirtz
Head Athletic TrainerSkip Thayer
ScoutTiny Thompson

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Chicago Blackhawks Facts

Plays in: National Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White + Black
Town: Chicago, IL, USA Map
Founded: 1926

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26 players

Experience

Chicago Black Hawks: 6 418 GP
NHL: 8 820 GP
AHL: 1 063 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Indy Fuel (ECHL)
Rockford IceHogs (AHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: United Center
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Capacity: 19 717
Construction Year: 1994

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date	home	visiting	score	league
02/28/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Colorado Avalanche	Chicago Blackhawks	-	NHL
02/27/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Nashville Predators	Chicago Blackhawks	-	NHL
02/05/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Columbus Blue Jackets	Chicago Blackhawks	4 - 0	NHL
02/03/2026 01:30 AM UTC	Chicago Blackhawks	San Jose Sharks	6 - 3	NHL
01/31/2026 01:30 AM UTC	Chicago Blackhawks	Columbus Blue Jackets	2 - 4	NHL

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Chicago Blackhawks History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	NHL	57	17	26	-	5	9	154	185	53	0.93	12	-
2024-2025	NHL	82	20	46	-	5	11	226	296	61	0.74	15	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	NHL	82	17	53	-	6	6	179	290	52	0.63	15	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	NHL	82	18	49	-	8	7	204	301	59	0.72	15	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	NHL	82	16	42	-	12	12	219	291	68	0.83	14	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	NHL	56	24	25	-	-	7	161	186	55	0.98	21	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	NHL	70	32	30	-	-	8	212	218	72	1.03	23	Conference QF loss
2018-2019	NHL	82	36	34	-	-	12	270	292	84	1.02	20	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	NHL	82	33	39	-	-	10	229	256	76	0.93	25	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	NHL	82	50	23	-	-	9	244	213	109	1.33	3	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	NHL	82	47	26	-	-	9	235	209	103	1.26	5	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	NHL	82	48	28	-	-	6	229	189	102	1.24	7	Champion
2013-2014	NHL	82	46	21	-	-	15	267	220	107	1.3	7	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	NHL	48	36	7	-	-	5	155	102	77	1.6	1	Champion
2011-2012	NHL	82	45	26	-	-	11	248	238	101	1.23	10	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	NHL	82	44	29	-	-	9	258	225	97	1.18	13	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	NHL	82	52	22	-	-	8	271	209	112	1.37	3	Champion
2008-2009	NHL	82	46	24	-	-	12	264	216	104	1.27	6	Conference Final loss
2007-2008	NHL	82	40	34	-	-	8	239	235	88	1.07	20	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	NHL	82	31	42	-	-	9	201	258	71	0.87	26	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	NHL	82	26	43	-	-	13	211	285	65	0.79	28	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	NHL	82	20	43	11	-	8	188	259	59	0.72	29	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	NHL	82	30	33	13	-	6	207	226	79	0.96	17	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	NHL	82	41	27	13	-	1	216	207	96	1.17	9	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	NHL	82	29	40	8	-	5	210	246	71	0.87	22	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	NHL	82	33	37	10	-	2	242	245	78	0.95	21	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	NHL	82	29	41	12	-	-	202	248	70	0.85	21	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	NHL	82	30	39	13	-	-	192	199	73	0.89	18	Did not make playoffs
1996-1997	NHL	82	34	35	13	-	-	223	210	81	0.99	14	Conference QF loss
1995-1996	NHL	82	40	28	14	-	-	273	220	94	1.15	6	Conference SF loss

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Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

The team was known as the Chicago Black Hawks before 1986.

2015 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Patrick Sharp - Jonathan Toews - Marian Hossa
Brandon Saad - Brad Richards - Patrick Kane
Kris Versteeg - Antonie Vermette - Teuvo Teräväinen
Andrew Desjardins - Marcus Krüger - Andrew Shaw

Duncan Keith - Niklas Hjalmarsson
Johnny Oduya - Brent Seabrook
Kimmo Timonen - Trevor Van Riemsdyk

Cory Crawford
(Scott Darling)

2013 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Bryan Bickell - Jonathan Toews - Patrick Kane
Patrick Sharp - Michal Handzus - Marián Hossa
Brandon Saad - Andrew Shaw - Viktor Stålberg
Marcus Krüger - Dave Bolland - Michael Frolík

Duncan Keith - Brent Seabrook
Johnny Oduya - Niklas Hjalmarsson
Nick Leddy - Michal Rozsíval

Cory Crawford
(Ray Emery)

2010 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Tomáš Kopecký - Jonathan Toews - Marián Hossa
Andrew Ladd - Patrick Sharp - Patrick Kane
Dustin Byfuglien - David Bolland - Kris Versteeg
Ben Eager - John Madden - Troy Brouwer

Duncan Keith - Brent Seabrook
Niklas Hjalmarsson - Brian Campbell
Jordan Hendry/Nick Boynton - Brent Sopel

Antti Niemi
(Cristobal Huet)