CHICAGO (AP) — Six Stanley Cup titles. Eight retired numbers for nine players, names like Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Tony Esposito. A century full of iconic moments.

That rich history of the Chicago Blackhawks means something to Nick Foligno.

“I don’t think we talk about it enough as players. I think sometimes you’re so in the moment,” said Foligno, who became the 35th captain of the Original Six team in September 2024. “But we’re all fans of this game and what’s come before us.

“I think for us to be able to celebrate a 100th year and really see the history of this franchise, it’s humbling in a lot of ways.”

Kicking off the home schedule for their centennial season, the Blackhawks threw a bigger-than-usual party on Madison Street on Saturday. Hall of Famers Chris Chelios, Denis Savard

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