CHICAGO (AP) — Six Stanley Cup titles. Eight retired numbers for nine players, names like Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Tony Esposito. A century full of iconic moments.

That rich history of the Chicago Blackhawks means something to Nick Foligno.

“I don't think we talk about it enough as players. I think sometimes you're so in the moment,” said Foligno, who became the 35th captain of the Original Six team in September 2024 . "But we're all fans of this game and what's come before us.

“I think for us to be able to celebrate a 100th year and really see the history of this franchise, it's humbling in a lot of ways.”

Kicking off the home schedule for their centennial season, the Blackhawks threw a bigger-than-usual party on Madison Street on Saturday. Hall of Famers Chris Chelios, Denis Sav

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