The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled defenseman Chris Chelios
from the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, according to
Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell.
“Chris has been an outstanding leader and mentor for our young players
in Chicago and his level of play has made him deserving of this
opportunity,” said Waddell. “He’s a tremendous competitor who
strengthens our group of defensemen and instantly adds a veteran
presence to our locker room.”
Chelios, 48, has appeared in 46 games with the Chicago Wolves of the
American Hockey League this season, recording 22 points (five goals, 17
assists) while ranking fourth in the league with a plus-34 rating.
The Chicago, Ill., native has registered 948 points (185 goals, 763
assists) and 2,891 penalty minutes in 1,644 career NHL games with the
Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens. In a
NHL-record 266 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, Chelios has collected
144 points (31 goals, 113 assists) while capturing the Stanley Cup
three times, once with Montreal (1986) and twice with Detroit (2002 and
2008).
In his 25-year NHL career, Chelios ranks fourth in games played, eighth
in all-time assists by a defenseman, and ranks 10th among defensemen in
points. Among American-born players, he ranks first in games played,
second in plus/minus (plus-352) , and third in points by a defenseman.
The 6-0, 190-pound defenseman has earned the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s
top defenseman three times (1989, 1993, 1996), has been named to the
NHL’s First All-Star Team five times (1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002),
and has participated in 11 NHL All-Star Games.
Chelios has represented the United States in international competition
12 times, and served as team captain at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 Winter
Olympics. He led the U.S. to a Silver Medal at the 2002 Games in Salt
Lake City and also won a Gold Medal at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He
has also appeared in the 1984 Winter Olympics, the 1984, 1987, 1991
Canada Cup, the 1982 IIHF World Junior Championship and captured the
1983 NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship with the University of Wisconsin.
He was originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round,
40th overall, of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.
Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell.
“Chris has been an outstanding leader and mentor for our young players
in Chicago and his level of play has made him deserving of this
opportunity,” said Waddell. “He’s a tremendous competitor who
strengthens our group of defensemen and instantly adds a veteran
presence to our locker room.”
Chelios, 48, has appeared in 46 games with the Chicago Wolves of the
American Hockey League this season, recording 22 points (five goals, 17
assists) while ranking fourth in the league with a plus-34 rating.
The Chicago, Ill., native has registered 948 points (185 goals, 763
assists) and 2,891 penalty minutes in 1,644 career NHL games with the
Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens. In a
NHL-record 266 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, Chelios has collected
144 points (31 goals, 113 assists) while capturing the Stanley Cup
three times, once with Montreal (1986) and twice with Detroit (2002 and
2008).
In his 25-year NHL career, Chelios ranks fourth in games played, eighth
in all-time assists by a defenseman, and ranks 10th among defensemen in
points. Among American-born players, he ranks first in games played,
second in plus/minus (plus-352) , and third in points by a defenseman.
The 6-0, 190-pound defenseman has earned the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s
top defenseman three times (1989, 1993, 1996), has been named to the
NHL’s First All-Star Team five times (1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002),
and has participated in 11 NHL All-Star Games.
Chelios has represented the United States in international competition
12 times, and served as team captain at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 Winter
Olympics. He led the U.S. to a Silver Medal at the 2002 Games in Salt
Lake City and also won a Gold Medal at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He
has also appeared in the 1984 Winter Olympics, the 1984, 1987, 1991
Canada Cup, the 1982 IIHF World Junior Championship and captured the
1983 NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship with the University of Wisconsin.
He was originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round,
40th overall, of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.
