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Chicago Sun-Times
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Ben Pope

Blackhawks to retire Chris Chelios’ No. 7 after establishing new jersey retirement standards

Chris Chelios, seen here celebrating a Blackhawks goal in 1996, will have his jersey retired. (AP file photo)

The Blackhawks’ new wave of jersey retirements will continue this season when former defenseman Chris Chelios watches his No. 7 raised to the United Center rafters, the team announced Thursday.

The ceremony — to be held before a Feb. 25 game against the Red Wings, the other team with which Chelios spent the bulk of his career — will make Chelios the second player in as many years to have his jersey retired (after Marian Hossa last season).

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