Tonight's game between the Blackhawks and Detroit at the United Center takes on an added air of pomp and circumstance, as the Blackhawks honor former defenseman Chris Chelios before the game. more ›

Chris Chelios is officially back in a Chicago hockey jersey after he signed today with the Chicago Wolves. The signing wasn't exactly a surprise, given that Chelios has been skating with the team recently, but still it's nice to have it official. Chelios, a Chicago-area native with a 25-year NHL career, will get his first start with the team this Friday when the Wolves take on Manitoba. Chelios has indicated he hopes his time with the Wolves will lead to a potential return to the NHL, though there's no indication is he wants that to be with the Wolves' NHL affiliate, the Atlanta Thrashers, or another team. There are still plenty of tickets available to this Friday's game at the Allstate Arena, where the puck will drop at 7-30 p.m. more ›

Retired NHL star Chris Chelios may make his way back into competitive hockey with a team in Chicago, just not the ones he's associated with. The former Canadien/Blackhawk/Red Wing vet skated with the Chicago Wolves and says he may sign with the team later this week and he hopes to pave the way for a possible return to the NHL. Said Chelios, "The Wolves gave me a great opportunity. It's going to fun and I intend to have a good time with these guys." The Wolves are affiliated with the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers. [ESPN] more ›

When we started getting into the NHL playoffs a couple months ago, we were surprised to see Chris Chelios was playing for the Detroit Red Wings, the same Chelios who had helped the Blackhawks to reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1992. The same future Hall of Famer who played for the Blackhawks from 1990-1999. Jeremy Roenick and Ed Belfour may have retired, but the defenseman, at age 47, was still skating (as is Roenick, who plays for San Jose). more ›