The Chicago Blackhawks are arguably the model franchise in the NHL, and they cemented that status with their 2-0 victory in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The victory not only set off celebrations throughout Chicago, but it also prompted a wide vareity of sports franchises to congratulate the champions as they celebrate their third title in six seasons.
Of course the Chicago teams had to be among the first to issue their congratulations:
Congratulations to the 2015 #StanleyCup Champion @NHLBlackhawks! #OneCity #OneGoal pic.twitter.com/y3WGz9nPdX — #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 16, 2015
#HAWKSWIN! #HAWKSWIN! pic.twitter.com/OjkXBlqqVK — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 16, 2015
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Congrats @NHLBlackhawks on topping off another unforgettable season. - Your friends at the #Bears. pic.twitter.com/YAT9WTEmRB — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 16, 2015
They weren't alone, however. Numerous NHL teams made it a point to give praise to the champions:
Congratulations to the @NHLBlackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup. — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 16, 2015
Congratulations, @NHLBlackhawks. Feels good to do it at home, doesn’t it? — LA Kings (@LAKings) June 16, 2015
Congratulations to Antoine Vermette on winning the #StanleyCup. Class act. Great person. Happy for him. — Rich Nairn (@RichNairn9) June 16, 2015
Even some non-hockey teams gave the Blackhawks their due:
@NHLBlackhawks #GoHawks! — Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) June 16, 2015
Of course, no celebration of a championship would be complete without getting credit from a certain professional wrestler. No. It isn't the one you're thinking of:
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS IRON SHEIK CLASS — The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 16, 2015
