Chris chelios leaving red wings to return to chicago sports. He gained his second norris trophy in 1993 and repeated the feat just three years later. Chris chelios met tracee at the university of wisconsinmadison. Chelios coming back to chicago for his last go around would not be a terrible thing for the blackhawks because he is a great veteran leader who can still contribute on a nightly basis. Hockey hall of famer and former chicago blackhawks defenseman chris chelios talks with evan fitzgerald about his new book made in america on the final word on fox 32 chicago 12714. Chris chelios was a defenseman who played in the nhl for 26 seasons for the chicago blackhawks, detroit red wings, montreal canadiens, and atlanta.
Christos kostas tselios born january 25, 1962 in chicago, illinois is an american retired professional ice hockey defenceman that played his playing career for the chicago blackhawks, montreal canadiens, detroit red wings and atlanta thrashers of the national hockey league nhl. Select this result to view chris j chelios s phone number, address, and more. Chicago cubs chicago white sox cincinnati reds cleveland indians colorado rockies detroit tigers florida marlins houston astros kansas city royals. He was inducted into the hockey hall of fame on july 9, 20. Chris chelios signing books at wolves game saturday chicago. In general, chris chelios ranks as the 398th most popular famous person, and the 53rd most popular hockey player of all. Chris is related to pete j chelios and stamatina j chelios as well as 3 additional people. In 1990, chelios was traded to the chicago blackhawks, where he spent the next nine seasons.
I moved to chicago, and its funny because i had my fair share of chris chelios path crossings in. Request information to book chris chelios chris chelios booking agent details chris chelios is a hall of fame defenseman who played in the national hockey league for 26 seasons from 19832010 for montreal 19831990, chicago 19911999, detroit 19992009 and atlanta 20092010. To hire chris chelios now for any corporate appearance, fundraiser, motivational speaker event, personal appearance, autograph signing, or website endorsement please contact our celebrity agents at 18776sports. By chris chelios, by kevin allen, foreword by wayne gretzky. Between him, belfour, and roenick, the 90s hawks were awesome. Detroit chris chelios is leaving the detroit red wings to return to his hometown of chicago.
Chris chelios cofounder chelios pub and grill linkedin. Chelios spent nine seasons with his hometown blackhawks, claiming the norris two more times with chicago before he was traded to detroit in 1999. Legends of hockey induction showcase chris chelios. Chris chelios will be back in the chicago area to sign copies of his book. Made in america, he explains why he remains loyal to his american teammates by not naming names of those who damaged some dorm rooms at the 1998 olympics in. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. If youre an nhl fan, you know who chris chelios is. Chris chelios has proven himself to be a man of many talents and here he tells his story. Legendary red wings defenseman chris chelios has written a memoir, made in america, with collaborator kevin allen from usa today. Chris chelios is serving as an assistant coach with the 2018 u. It marks the first time he has served on the coaching staff for an olympic team. Biography and booking information for chris chelios, chris chelios was born on january 25, 1962 in chicago, illinois, usa contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. He will conduct another booksigning on saturday, dec.
Drafted by the montreal canadiens in 1981, chelios enjoyed. An irreverent, raucous account of chelioss life and 26 seasons in the nhl from being inducted to the hockey hall of fame in 20, to serving in an executive role on the detroit red wings, and signing on to become an nhl analyst for fox sports 1, chris chelios has proven himself to be a man of many talents and here he tells his story. In 2011, chelios was inducted into the united states hockey hall of fame, joining the hockey hall of fame in 20. Chelios spent a decade with the red wings as a player from 19992009, and hes also been an. Tselios also tried for the greece national team in the 2006. He was one of the longest tenured players in the national hockey league, and is a threetime stanley cup champion one with the montreal canadiens and two with the detroit red wings. Chris chelios chicagoland sports appearance connection. Chris chelios autograph signings sportsmemorabilia.
Through his career, chelios has befriended many nonhockey athletes and entertainers. As i read this autobiography of chicago native chris chelios, i would swear that it was a discussion that he and i were having about his hockey. After being drafted, chelios starred with the university of wisconsinmadison badgers. Chelios previously served as an assistant coach for the 2016 u. He has the chain of greek restaurants in the united states. He was one of the longest tenured players in the national hockey league, and is a threetime stanley cup champion one with the montreal canadiens and two with the detroit red wings chelios played for the montreal canadiens, chicago blackhawks, detroit red wings, and the atlanta. Retiring isnt on chelioss radar the new york times. He is one of only two male players to represent the united states at four olympic winter games 1984, 1998, 2002, 2006 and captained his final three olympic squads. Chris chelios memorabilia, autographed chris chelios collectibles.
The last dance brings up memories of blackhawks failing to win stanley cup in 1992 by brandon m. Chelios will sign his new autobiography chris chelios. Chris chelios phone, address, background info whitepages. Chris chelios hockey hall of fame induction speech 20. Shop comcs extensive selection of chris chelios hockey cards. Home our story events membership book talent photos careers thuzio. Chris chelios was a defenseman who played in the nhl for 26 seasons for the chicago blackhawks, detroit red wings, montreal canadiens, and atlanta thrashers. Always the first to lead the charge and the last to lay down his arms. Join facebook to connect with chris chelios and others you may know. Made in america and meet with fans who purchase the book starting at 6. Christos kostas chris chelios born january 25, 1962 is an american former professional ice hockey defenseman. Chris chelios was born christos kostas tselios on january 25, 1962 in chicago, illinois usa. Below is a list of the various chris chelios autograph signings to find an event most convenient to you and meet the former nhl veteran in person. The curious case of chris chelioss blackhawks legacy.
Blackhawks legend and hockey hall of famer chris chelios is going to jump out of a plane for the first time at the chicago air and water show. Chris chelios, american hockey icon, remains loyal to his. Chris chelios speakers bureau and booking agent info. Additionally, chelios was a staple in international hockey for more than three decades. Hall of fame defenseman chris chelios will sign copies of his new book, made in america, prior to saturdays 7 p. Chris chelios celebrity biography, zodiac sign and. In 266 playoff contests, he added 31 goals and 1 assists for 144 points.
Chelios won the stanley cup in 2008 and was also the captain of the chicago blackhawks from 1995 to 1999. Many think that the 1990 trade of chelios to the chicago blackhawks is the worst in canadiens history. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chris. Former canadien chris chelios was named to the hockey hall of fame monday in his first year of eligibility. Its rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the montreal canadiens dealt defenseman chris chelios and a secondround draft choice to the chicago blackhawks for center. National junior team, helping them capture a bronze medal. He is currently the executive advisor to general manager of the detroit red wings. He signed with the tampa bay lightning in 1993 and was traded back to. Shop chris chelios autographed chicago blackhawks jersey wproof, picture of chris signing for us, chicago blackhawks, detroit red wings, stanley cup champion, team usa, montreal canadians, hall of fame and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Hes a defenseman for the detroit red wings, and at 45 years old, he is now the oldest player in the. Chelios would star for the chicago blackhawks for nine seasons. Dec 17, 2008 chris chelios remarkable 1994 interview as gary bettman threatened to lockout the players during the preseason. Chris chelios inducted into the hockey hall of fame 20.
In addition to nhl, chelios was also a part of the us national team which competed at the 1984 winter olympics that was hosted by sarajevo, yugoslavia. Also, as we kick off this years skating season, former blackhawks great chris chelios who will be signing autographs from 12 pm until 2 pm. Select this result to view chris j chelioss phone number, address, and more. See more ideas about chris chelios, detroit red wings and red wings hockey. Aug 26, 2008 chelios coming back to chicago for his last go around would not be a terrible thing for the blackhawks because he is a great veteran leader who can still contribute on a nightly basis. From being inducted to the hockey hall of fame in 20, to serving. A chris chelios personal appearance, chris chelios speaking engagement, or chris chelios endorsement will reflect well on your company. Chris chelios celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Chris chelios was very active in charitable causes during his playing time in chicago, founding chelis children. The chelios trade worst in canadiens history intentional. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Chris chelios talks about his new book on the final word. Fanatics authentic sports spectacular chicago november 21, 2014 4. Chelios played for the montreal canadiens, chicago blackhawks, detroit red wings, and the. Chris chelios sports a backward bob probert blackhawks jersey during a 2010 seventhinning singalong at wrigley field, in honor of the late hawks player who passed away earlier that year. Jul 19, 2018 detroit chris chelios is leaving the detroit red wings to return to his hometown of chicago. Aside from information specific to chris chelios birthday, chris chelios is the 7554th most famous american and ranks 217th in famous people born in chicago, illinois, u. Chris chelios chicago blackhawks autographed hockey puck with hof inscription signed chris chelios jersey pro style white jsa coa. He was also a member of the team usa which took part in the 1984 canada cup. View chris chelios profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Jul 09, 20 chris chelios sports a backward bob probert blackhawks jersey during a 2010 seventhinning singalong at wrigley field, in honor of the late hawks player who passed away earlier that year. Chris chelios cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status.
Chris chelios leaving red wings to return to chicago. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. According to his book made in america, chelios reached out to wirtzs. Tselios is a cousin of longtime nhl defenseman chris chelios. Renowned for his remarkable physical fitness, he capped off the 200708 season with the red wings at the age of 46 with his third stanley cup. The best result we found for your search is chris j chelios age 40s in bolingbrook, il. Defenseman chris chelios was in a combative mood, and this was before he played his first shift for the chicago wolves of the american hockey league. Stephens convention center 5555 n river road rosemont, illinois 60018. Convene 311 west monroe street chicago, il, 60606 united states map. He was elected to the hockey hall of fame in 20 and won three stanley cups. He then played in the united hockey league with the chicago hounds before returning to sweden, signing with hk orebro in the swedish first division, the countrys thirdtier level. Chris chelios remarkable 1994 interview as gary bettman threatened to lockout the players during the preseason. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the.
Chris chelios bio, pictures, stats and more historical. I am a total amateur, but i took a stab at writing about an important subject. Through his 26year nhl career, chris chelios played in 1,651 regular season games and scored 185 goals, 763 assists and 948 points. He is the greatest american defenseman to ever play the game. Chris chelios stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio.
Chelios played until he was 48 years old and finished his career with 948 points in 1,651 games. If you havent read it, you should and if youre still a chelios fan, these are some opportunities to get the book autographed before the holidays. Oct 28, 2014 below is a list of the various chris chelios autograph signings to find an event most convenient to you and meet the former nhl veteran in person. Whether you are a blackhawks fan who cant quite let it go, or just a. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. A comprehensive timeline of the nhls coaching abuse allegations. Chris chelios autographed chicago blackhawks jersey w. Chris chelios stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures. Chelios reitred in 2010 after playing with the chicago wolves. Fourtime olympian 1984, 98, 02, 06 captain of 1998 and 2002 u.
Former chicago blackhawk chris chelios, one of the nhls alltime great defensemen, was named to the u. World cup winning team, recalls the leadership of chris chelios and why chelios left. For nine years, hall of fame defenseman chris chelios was one of the most. It was during his nineyear tenure with the detroit red wings 19982009 that he captured his second 2002 and third 2008 stanley cup titles. Drafted by the montreal canadiens in 1981, chelios enjoyed a long career in the nhl, playing for 26 seasons for the canadiens as well as the chicago. Chris chelios motivational speaker fee chris chelios. Former blackhawks defenseman and hall of famer chris chelios has a new book out about his unusual nhl career. Aug 02, 2011 former chicago blackhawk chris chelios, one of the nhls alltime great defensemen, was named to the u. Chris is the older brother of former minorleaguer steve chelios, and cousin of former nhl player nikos tselios. Ron wilson recalls chelios leaving sisters wedding for world cup team. The blackhawks store 335 n michigan ave, chicago, il. Apr 21, 2008 how to follow the chris chelios workout. In a telephone conversation thursday afternoon, chelios made clear that his stint with the wolves is not to be construed as a comeback because he never retired. Hockey hall of famer chris chelios will be signing copies of his book made in america in section 114 before the blackhawksblues game.