Chicago Blackhawks

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 Tony Esposito. Next up:

Today we’re profiling Andrew Ladd, who was acquired by the Blackhawks at the trade deadline twice, first in 2008, then again in 2016. He won his first Stanley Cup with Carolina in 2006 and his second with Chicago in 2010, helping a young Blackhawks team snap a 49-year championship drought.

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 Keith Magnuson. Next up:

by Andy Masur

Tony Esposito, simply known as Tony “O”, played 15 seasons with the Blackhawks. In 1970, he recorded a modern NHL record with 15 shutouts, in winning the Calder Trophy as the best rookie in the league that same season. Esposito was one of the pioneers of the now popular “butterfly style” of goaltending. Esposito owns team records for wins (418) and shutouts (74) among many others. Esposito had his number 35 retired in 1988. 

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 John WIedeman.. Next up:

By Dave Eanet

He burst onto the scene with the Blackhawks in 1969, fresh out of the University of Denver and instantly became a fan favorite. As a rookie, he led the league in penalty minutes, did it again the following season and held the Blackhawks record until Chris Chelios later passed him.   Magnuson wore the #3 that had been worn by Pierre Pilote, and the Blackhawks retired that number to honor both players in 2008, some 5 years after Magnuson died a car crash.

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 Marcus Kruger. Next up:

by Kevin Powell

He grew up near Chicago in Lemont and quickly became a fan favorite, but it was a long road to his hometown team for goalie Scott Darling. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL Draft and after multiple stops around the minors, Darling signed with the Blackhawks in July of 2014, eventually earning a contract extension in July of 2014 and a Stanley Cup championship in 2015.

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 Billy Reay. Next up:

by Andy Masur

Eddie “The Eagle” Belfour spent the first 8 seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Blackhawks. Belfour burst onto the scene as a rookie in 1990, winning 43 games and the Calder Trophy as the league’s Rookie of the Year. Belfour followed that season up by helping the Blackhawks reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 19 years. Belfour ranks fourth in Blackhawks history with 201 wins and 4th in shutouts with 30. He would later win a Stanley Cup title with Dallas. 

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 Glenn Hall. Next up:

by Jack Heinrich

Ryan Donato came to the Blackhawks as an NHL journeyman after making stops with 4 different NHL teams in 6 seasons.. A dependable and hardworking player, Donato saw it all come together for him last season, tallying career highs all across the board and leading the Blackhawks in goals (31) and was 2nd in points (62). Donato credits his breakout to his strong faith and his hard working approach to the game. Donato has found a home in Chicago, signing a 4-year extension this offseason.

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 Brian Campbell. Next up:

by Kevin Powell

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1975 and named as one of the NHL’s greatest players in 2017, “Mr. Goalie” Glenn Hall, was one of the best ever between the pipes and played for the Blackhawks between 1957 and 1967. Hall was one of the first goaltenders to use the butterfly style of goalkeeping. And he never used a goaltending mask or headgear until late in his career. Hall’s #1 jersey is retired by the Blackhawks.

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 Niklas Hjalmarsson. Next up:

by Jack Heinrich

Today we’re profiling Brandon Saad, who became a mainstay in the Blackhawks lineup from 2012-2015, and was a vital piece to the 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup Champion teams. Saad was traded to Columbus in 2015 but was reacquired in 2017, spending 3 more seasons with the Blackhawks before he was traded once again in 2020 to Colorado. Saad will always be remembered for his role in bringing home 2 Stanley Cups to Chicago.

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 Jeremy Roenick. Next up:

by Charlie Roumeliotis

Today we’re profiling Hall of Fame goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, whose time with the Blackhawks was brief, but impactful. He notably earned his 500th career NHL win in a Blackhawks sweater — a 27-save shutout — on December 9, 2021, in his hometown of Montreal, becoming just the third goaltender in league history to hit that milestone.

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 Bobby Hull. Next up:

by Andy Masur

As the Blackhawks #1 draft pick in 1988, Jeremy Roenick became a household name in Chicago. Roenick scored 50 goals in back-to-back seasons, with 53 in 1991, and 50 in 1992. His only three 100-point seasons came with the Hawks. After 8 seasons, he was dealt to the Phoenix Coyotes where he played the next 6 years. Roenick scored 267 of his 513 career goals in a Blackhawks sweater and he ranks 4th on the list of all-time American born scorers.