“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.
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. 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. 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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