And, you know what the really outrageous thing is? After the Blackhawks' legendary run in the early 2010s, there's going to be plenty more coming after him. With that being said, his 19 years in the NHL will suffice for his number to get its own healthy retirement in the rafters. Hossa said Wednesday night he thinks he could have played a couple more years before a healthy retirement. Hossa was forced to retire with four years left on his contract due to a progressive skin disorder that left him unable to play hockey. No matter what side you were on, it is undeniable that Hossa is a legend. "As a defenseman, if you get a little too far away from the net, especially on the penalty kill, he's on that off wing to drive the goal line and he's getting there every time." "He was a really good power forward and just all business, especially down low around the net. One of the most memorable photos of the evening came when Hossa took a picture with the Stanley Cup and his six other three-time champion teammates."Usually bad ones," Richardson said. It’s fun to be a part of it and well-deserved honor." "I think a lot of us were looking at each other saying, ‘This is pretty cool.’ So happy for Marian and his family. "It was great, it was special," Kane said following a 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh. He became the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired, joining Glenn Hall (No. After a five-minute video montage, Hossa stepped to the mic and his speech tugged on Chicago's heartstrings and included some witty jokes, which was a perfect encapsulation of Hossa's personality.Īnd then, it was finally time to lift No. The loudest ovation came when Hossa made his entrance from the Zamboni tunnel, as expected. It continued with former teammates Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews joining the center circle, and also included a surprise appearance from the Stanley Cup.
The 50-minute pregame ceremony started with a guest appearance by Eddie Olczyk, who emceed the event. 81 to the United Center rafters on Sunday, and it was a night that won't be forgotten by anyone that was in the building. The Blackhawks officially raised Marian Hossa's No.
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