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The first season
The Chicago Blackhawks had a 19-22-3 record during their first season. They made it to 3rd place in the American Division. -
The foundation
The National Hockey League awarded a franchise to Major Frederic McLaughlin. The Chicago Blackhawks were founded on September 25, 1926 when McLaughlin bought them for $12,000. -
A little bit of history
Frederic McLaughlin was a commander in World War I. His unit's nickname was "Black Hawk". He named the team in honour of his unit. His wife Irene Castle designed the team's logo. -
The beginning
On November 17, 1926, the Chicago Blackhawks made their debut against the Toronto St. Pats. They played at the Chicago Colliseum and beat the St. Pats 4-1. They had 9000 fans for their first game. They are one of the "original six" teams. -
Chicago Stadium
The Blackhawks played their first game at Chicago Stadium winning 3-1 against the Pittsburg Pirates. -
The first Stanley Cup
The Chicago Blackhawks win their first Stanley Cup for the 1933-1934 season. The cup-winning goal is scored by Mush March at 30:05 of overtime. -
The second Stanley Cup
The Blackhawks win their second Stanley Cup for the 1937-1938 season. The NHL ruled that their goalie, Alfie Moore, was not eligible to play. Goalie Paul Goodman was brought up from the minors and helped the Blackhawks win their second cup. -
Stellar Goalie
Goalie Sam Lo Presti makes 80 saves on 83 shots against the Boston Bruins. The Blackhawks lose the game 3-2. This is still an unbroken record. -
The perfect game
No penalties called in a 0-0 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. -
21 seconds
Bill Mosienko scores 3 goals in 21 seconds setting an NHL record. -
The third Stanley Cup
Playing 6 games against the Detroit Red Wings, the Chicago Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup. -
Glenn Hall
Glenn Hall plays his 500th game and is honoured before the game. -
Bobby Hull
Scoring his 51st goal, Bobby Hull becomes the first player to score more than 50 goals in a season. -
Holy Goalie
Tony Esposito has his 15th career shutout of the season. -
500th and 600th goals
Bobby Hull scores his 600th goal and Stan Mikita scores his 500th goal. -
President's Trophy
Winner of the President's Trophy. -
1991 Campbell Bowl
The team wins the Campbell Bowl. -
The Winter Classic
The Hawks battle the Wings in the 2009 Winter Classic. The wings win 6-4. -
The fourth Stanley Cup
Needing only 4 minutes and 6 seconds of overtime, the Blackhawks won against the Philadelphia Flyers. Patrick Kane scored the winning goal. -
MVP
Johnathon Towes wins the Conn Smythe trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the Stanley Cup series.
