Chris Chelios to Make Appearance at Pit Spitters Game
July 14, 2022 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Traverse City Pit Spitters News Release
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - The Traverse City Pit Spitters are happy to announce that NHL Hall of Fame player, Chris Chelios, is going to make an appearance 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 Thrashes in his storied career.
Chelios played in 1,651 NHL games, which is 5th 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 eleven-time all-star, and three-time Stanley Cup winner, including two with the Red Wings (2002 & 2008). Later 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 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
The game starts at 7:05pm and the gates will open at 6:00 pm. The first 1,000 fans in the gate will receive a Pit Spitters hockey puck courtesy of Sip Shine.
Tickets for this and all Pit Spitters home game can be purchased at the Pit Spitters website - PitSpitters.com. The Turtle Creek Stadium Box Office is open for in-person transactions Monday - Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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