Chicago is the state capital and the largest city in Illinois, United States.
It has a population of about 1,920,000 with a metropolitan region of over 9,500,000.
it used to have a population of over 2,800,000
Hockey in Chicago[]
Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009, held at Wrigley Field
NHL All Star Games: 1948, 1961, 1974, 1991
Teams[]
- Chicago Americans (AHA, 1927-1927) folded
- Chicago Blackhawks (NHL, 1926-Present) known as Black Hawks 1926-1986)
- Chicago Blaze
- (All American Hockey Association, 2009-2009) see AAHL
- (All American hockey League, 2009-2009) fold after 18 games
- Great Lakes Junior Hockey League, 2011-2012) join Minnesota Junior Hockey League
- (Minnesota Junior Hockey League, 2012-Present)
- (AHA, 1926-1927) renamed Americans March 17, 1927
- (Continental Hockey League, 1972-1976) folded
- (Continental Hockey League, 1978-1986)
- Chicago Cougars (WHA, 1972-1975) help form Denver Spurs
- Chicago Cougars (North American Junior Hockey League, 1986-1987) folded during season
- Chicago Cougars (United States Premier Hockey League-Midwest Divison (2015-Present)
- Chicago Express (ECHL, 2011-2012) withdrew
- Chicago Force
- (Southern Elite Hockey League, 1998-1999) folded
- (Central States Hockey League, 2004-2010) see NA3HL as Chicago Hitmen
- Chicago Freeze (NAHL, 1997-2003) folded (played in Geneva, IL)
- Chicago Hitmen (NAHL, 2010-2012) folded, played out of Rolling Meadows, IL
- Chicago Hounds (United Hockey League, 2006-2007) folded
- Chicago Huskies (Great Lakes Junior Hockey League, 2008-2011) renamed Bulldogs
- Chicago Nordiques (Midwest Junior Hockey League, 1973-1974)
- Chicago Patriots (North American Junior Hockey League, 1986-1987) folded during season
- Chicago Rush (Central States Hockey League, 2000-2001)
- Chicago Shamrocks (AHA, 1930-1933) folded when owner purchases Detroit Cougars of NHL
- Chicago State Cougars Men's ice hockey (NCAA, 1972-1979)
- Chicago Steel (USHL, 2000-Present) based in Bensenville, Illinois
- Chicago Warriors (USHL, 1972-1975)
- Chicago Wildcats (Continental Hockey League, 1973-1975)
- Chicago Wolves
- Chicago Young Americans (NAHL, 1987-1989)
- "Chicago" (Original Stars Hockey League, 2004-2004) fold with league
- Chi-Town Shooters (based in Dyer, IN)
- (Mid-Atlantic Hockey League, 2008-2008) join AAHA
- (All American Hockey Association, 2009-2009) see AAHL
- (All American hockey League, 2009-2010) leave league to play junior level
- (All American hockey League, 2010-2011) mid-season replacement team for Indiana Blizzard
- University of Illinois-Chicago Flames (CCHA, 1982-1996) drop hockey program
Arenas[]
- Great Chicago Skating Rink
- Chicago Arena (1917-1928) converted to a National Guard facility
- Chicago Coliseum (1902-1982) (first used for ice hockey in 1926)
- Chicago Stadium (1929-1994) demolished in 1995)
- International Amphitheatre (1934-1999)
- United Center (1994-Present)
- West Meadows Ice Arena (located in Rolling Meadows, IL)
- Fox Valley Ice Arena (located in Geneva, IL)
- Sears Centre (located in Hoffman Estates, IL)
- Allstate Arena (located in Rosemont, IL)
- Midwest Training and Ice Center (located in Dyer, IN)
- Edge Ice Arena (located in the Bensenville, Illinois)
- McFetridge Sports Comples
- Saddle & Cycle Club
- Johnny's Ice House East
- McKinley Park Rink
- Mt Greenwood Park Rink
- Rowan Park Rink
- McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park
- Riis Park Rink
- Daley Bicenntennial Plaza Rink
- Warren Park Ice Rink
- Johnny's Ice House West
- West Lawn Park Rink
- Midway Plaisance Ice Rink
Players[]
- Chad Anderson
- Stephen Baby
- Bates Battaglia
- Tyler Brickler
- Steve Greenberg
- Ivan Irwin
- Bob Janecyk
- Chris LiPuma
- Steve Richmond
- Nic Reibel
- Conor Allen
External Links[]
- Chicago on Wikipedia