As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago’s Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks’ 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear about a different all-time Blackhawks figure in both the morning and afternoon WGN Radio sports reports, and here on WGNRadio.com. Several eras of Chicago hockey will be represented in our profiles, voiced by Dave Eanet, Andy Masur, Charlie Roumeliotis, Kevin Powell and Jack Heinrich.

We previously covered Bob Probert. Next up:

by Charlie Roumeliotis

Today we’re profiling Marian Hossa, who quickly became a fan favorite in Chicago. He signed a 12-year deal with the Blackhawks on July 1, 2009, and was a key part of three Stanley Cup runs. Known as “Big Hoss,” he’s forever etched in Blackhawks history, with his No. 81 retired on November 20, 2022.