5 reasons for Chicago Blackhawks fans to be thankful

Happy Thanksgiving, Blackhawks fans! For nearly 100 years, the Chicago Blackhawks have given us unforgettable moments — moments that fans have lived and loved. Without further ado, here are the Top 5 Chicago Blackhawks moments that fans should be thankful for.

5. The Return of the Black Alternate Jerseys

The Chicago Blackhawks recently announced the return of their black alternate jerseys. These are jerseys that fans have been waiting a long time for, and now, they're finally back. They have worn these jerseys back in the 1990s and early 2000s when legends like Chris Chelios, Tony Amonte, Eric Daze, and Denis Savard donned them.

4. A New Era of Chicago Blackhawks Hockey

The 2010s Cup Dynasty is unfortunately over, but the Blackhawks have a new era and identity for their franchise, and it starts with Connor Bedard. The 20-year-old was drafted first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft and is off to a great start in his third season in the NHL. He has 33 points (14 goals, 19 assists) in 23 games this season and has a plus-8 rating on the team. He has set new records and milestones this season. On Nov. 21 in the Blackhawks' 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Bedard became the youngest Blackhawks player in franchise history to reach 100 career assists. He also has two hat tricks this season.

But Bedard is not the only great piece of this new Blackhawks team. Frank Nazar, Oliver Moore, Alex Vlasic, Sam Rinzel, Ryan Greene, Spencer Knight, and Artyom Levshunov are also contributing. It won't be that long until the Blackhawks are in a playoff spot and competing again.

3. Developing Legends who Defined Eras

From Stan Mikita to Bobby Hull to Tony Esposito to Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks have produced legendary, superstar players who have defined eras of Blackhawks hockey. These are players who shaped the game the way it is today.

From Mikita's invention of the curved stick blade to Hull's revolution of the slapshot to the butterfly stance of Espoito to Kane's speed and creativity, these players have not only had an impact on the Blackhawks but also on the sport of hockey. They had an impact on hockey and changed the way it's played.

2. The 2010s Chicago Blackhawks Dynasty

The Chicago Blackhawks became one of the successful and dominant teams of the 2010s. They won three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013, and 2015) in a span of six years.

The dynasty era brought Hall of Fame players (like Duncan Keith), unforgettable goals, memorable moments, and a level of excitement that made Chicago Blackhawks hockey entertaining to watch.

1. You, the Fans

Blackhawks hockey is entertaining and electric to watch, and it wouldn't be possible without the fans. The MadHouse on Madison wouldn't have gotten its name without them. The Blackhawks have a very passionate fanbase, and the United Center is one of the best arenas to watch a hockey game live.

Every game at the United Center is electric — from the organ to Jim Cornelison singing the national anthem to the roar of the fans to the goal to the horn and more. You make Blackhawks hockey fun. None of this is impossible without your support and sticking around through the good and bad.