Former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios is based in Chicago now, but the Traverse City Record-Eagle’s Brendan Quealy reports that Chelios is making an appearance in Northwestern Lower Michigan later this month:
The Traverse City Pit Spitters announced Thursday that NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios will appear at the Pit Spitters Hockey Night on Thursday, July 28.
Chelios played 26 seasons in the NHL, including 10 with the Detroit Red Wings. He also played with the Montreal Canadians, Chicago Blackhawks and Atlanta Thrashers in his storied career.
Chelios played in 1,651 NHL games, which is the fifth on that all-time list and the most for any NHL defenseman. During that time, he was a three-time Norris Trophy winner for best defenseman and an 11-time all-star and three-time Stanley Cup winner, including two with the Red Wings (2002, 2008). In the 2002 season, Chelios played in the Olympics and led the United States to a silver medal.
His amazing career culminated at his Hall of Fame induction in 2013.
On July 28, Chelios will be throwing a ceremonial first pitch and signing autographs for fans from 6-8 p.m.
The game starts at 7:05 p.m. and the gates will open at 6 p.m. The first 1,000 fans in the gate will receive a Pit Spitters hockey puck courtesy of Sip Shine.
