Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of hockey's Original Six franchises, an iconic organization known for one of the most recognizable logos and jerseys in all of sports. Playing at the United Center before a rabid, tradition-rich fan base, the Blackhawks have swung between historic droughts and modern dynasty stretches. Chicago's early-2010s championship core turned the franchise into one of the defining teams of the salary-cap era, and the Blackhawks remain a cornerstone of the league's Original Six history.

Founded in 1926, the Blackhawks won early championships in 1934, 1938, and 1961 behind stars like Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita. After a long championship drought, Chicago built a modern dynasty in the 2010s, winning three Stanley Cups in six years (2010, 2013, 2015) led by Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. That core made the Blackhawks one of the most dominant and celebrated teams of the modern NHL before the franchise entered a rebuilding phase in the 2020s.