Chris Chelios is a former NHL Hall of Fame defenseman, USA Olympian and three-time Stanley Cup Champion. During his over 25-year professional career, Chris played for the Montreal Canadiens (1984-1990), the Chicago Blackhawks (1990-1999) and the Detroit Red Wings (1999-2009). Chris holds the record for most career playoff games played and tied for most NHL seasons played, making him one of the longest tenured players to play in the NHL. Chris led the USA Hockey Team to a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics and was Captain of the USA Hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin Italy.
Chris was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2013 and in February 2024, the Chicago Blackhawks retired his #7 jersey at a Chicago Blackhawks game, making Chris the ninth Blackhawk player to receive the honor. Chris Chelios is currently working and promoting El Bandido Yankee Tequila, an Independent Spirits Company that he co-founded with former NFL player, Jim Bob Morris.
Join us in recognizing Chris Chelios during the 74th Annual Scholarship Ball on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at The Westin in Lombard IL.