We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. Then again Hossa’s career did end before Kane and Toews. For More Great Chicago Sports Contentįollow us on Twitter at for more great content. Hossa is an interesting choice to break the ice (pun intended) for the next group of Blackhawks players with their jerseys retired. Hossa was the first one of the championship core to have his number retired, but he certainly won’t be the last. 35 was previously the highest number the Hawks had retired, some banner reorganization will be necessary. As he’s said many times since the announcement, he still can’t believe it’s going to happen. Hossa’s banner hung on the east side of the arena - beneath the Hawks’ 2013 championship banner - after the ceremony and throughout the game, but it’ll presumably move over to the north side before the Hawks’ next home game Friday against the Canadiens. There will forever be #OnlyOne81 in Chicago ☝️ Congratulations, Marian Hossa on your jersey retirement with the □ #NHLAlumni | #Blackhawks /qEkzwIKe4N- NHL Alumni November 21, 2022 “It is incredibly humbling to have my No. “It is such an honor to be here tonight and to share this with all of you,” Hossa said during a 20-minute speech filled with heartfelt sentiment, a few jokes and many words of appreciation. On Sunday evening, Marian Hossa will watch as his number 81 rise high into the rafters of the United Center, becoming the seventh player in Chicago Blackhawks history to have his jersey. 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. 20 2022 Photo 1 of 12 GALLERY: Marian Hossa. 20 2022 NHL.com GALLERY: Marian Hossa Jersey Retirement Ceremony - Nov. Surrounded by family, all six other three-time Stanley Cup champions, and 21,000-plus fans who had arrived two hours early, Marian Hossa watched a banner rise to the rafters at the United Center, Sunday, signifying the official retirement of his No. GALLERY: Marian Hossa Jersey Retirement Ceremony - Nov. Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa was honored by the Blackhawks in Sunday night's jersey retirement ceremony ahead of the game. 81 jersey at a ceremony prior to the team’s NHL game at the United Center. Blackhawks officially retire Marian Hossa’s No.
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