[Signing] Chelios signs with AHL chicago Wolves

Jasmine · 10-20-2009, 05:46 PM

Chris Chelios, 47, has signed with the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves.

The veteran defenseman will make his debut Friday against the Manitoba Moose.

Chelios leads all American-born players with 1,644 career NHL games and has scored 185 goals and 763 assists, plus 2,891 penalty minutes with the Montreal Canadiens (1983-90), Chicago Blackhawks (1990-99) and Detroit Red Wings (1999-2009).

"It is an honor for us to have him," said Wolves General Manager Wendell Young. "We are very excited to have someone of Chris' stature join our team. He will be an excellent example for our young players to watch, both on and off the ice."

Chelios has won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman three times (1989, 1993, 1996), and has been named to the NHL's First All-Star Team five times (1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002). He has participated in 11 NHL All-Star Games, and been a member of three Stanley Cup winning teams (Montreal, 1986; Detroit, 2002 and 2008), while playing in the Stanley Cup Final on three other occasions (1989, 1992, 2009).

In addition to his storied NHL career, Chelios has represented the United States in International play on 12 occasions, which includes captaining Team USA in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics.

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Sens_Devil · 10-20-2009, 08:55 PM

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"It is an honor for us to have him," said Wolves General Manager Wendell Young. "We are very excited to have someone of Chris' stature join our team. He will be an excellent example for our young players to watch, both on and off the ice."

No kidding eh, they will learn a ton from him

Hockey_Hart · 10-24-2009, 11:00 PM

I think it's awesome that he's still playing hockey.

Jasmine · 10-24-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockey_Hart

I think it's awesome that he's still playing hockey.

My dad still plays twice a week and he's 65..mind you, its not competitive

but still..I think they can't stop playing if they are still in shape..and lets face it, Chelios is in monster shape...

I think he will be a great asset for that organization.

BMW · 10-24-2009, 11:05 PM

and he won't even get paid that much.. bearly anything.. I think.

thats what you calll "DEDICATION"

these days we have ppl retiring from hockey at the age of 30.. shame on them.. lol

SenatorArmy · 10-25-2009, 06:02 PM

one day Chelios will be 90 & you can find him on streets begging kids to let him play street hockey with them

alfie forever · 10-25-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SenatorArmy

one day Chelios will be 90 & you can find him on streets begging kids to let him play street hockey with them

lol

But seriously, the guy just can't stop can he? Or is he going for Howe's record?

JoshLind · 10-26-2009, 01:39 AM

F**k that, I'll play street hockey with Chris Chelios any day!