Of the four major North American sports, the captain is most noted and recognized in professional hockey. It is an honor bestowed to the player on each team that exemplifies himself as a leader that the other players on the team can skate behind.
Over the years the Chicago Blackhawks have had many different captains that have emerged from within the organization to become outstanding representatives of Blackhawk Hockey.
Thank you for putting every home game on television this year. And for doing the right thing by bringing back Pat Foley, one of the best voices in professional sports, to announce the games. He and Eddie Olczyk did a masterful job bringing the action to the television viewers this year.
The Blackhawks came a long way this year from last. Typically awards are given to those who scored the most goals or were the most popular players on the team. I have chosen to pass out awards for the intangibles provided as well as awards for those who need to show us more.
