Rocky Wirtz

The Chicago Blackhawks honored late chairman Rocky Wirtz during Saturday’s game by unveiling a commemorative bronze seat in Section 119 at the United Center.

On Monday, Blackhawks CEO and Chairman Danny Wirtz announced the installation of “Rocky’s Bar” in the United Center to honor his late father and the former Chairman of the Blackhawks, Rocky Wirtz. “We’ve been thinking about ways to honor his legacy and bring his spirit to life,” Wirtz said in front of the soon-to-be bar. “And no better way...

The Chicago Blackhawks will wear a “Rocky” patch on their jerseys, in honor of their late owner and CEO, Rocky Wirtz. In the above photo of Connor Bedard, you can see the black circle patch with the white printed “Rocky” writing in the middle. Wirtz, 70, died at the end of July from a “brief illness,” according to a statement…

Pat, Charlie and James share their thoughts on the memorial service for late Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz and the impact he made on hockey in Chicago.

The public memorial service honoring the legacy of late Chicago Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz was held at the United Center on Wednesday, and, no surprise, it was well-attended by fans, former players, and staff members.

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted a memorial for Rocky Wirtz at the United Center. Blackhawks announcer Darren Pang, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis hosted the event as former players shared their memories of Rocky Wirtz. Former players Marian Hossa and Brent Seabrook thanked Rocky for everything he did for them during and after their careers

The Chicago Blackhawks made a tribute video for late owner Rocky Wirtz after his passing

NBC Sports Chicago will carry live coverage of the Wirtz Family and Chicago Blackhawks’ public event honoring the legacy of late Chairman W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, which will be held at the United Center on Wednesday.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz, who passed away last week at the age of 70.

Rocky Wirtz, principal owner and chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks, died on Tuesday. He was 70. Wirtz inherited ownership of the Blackhawks after his father Bill died in late September 2007. It was after the Blackhawks after they drafted Jonathan Toews with the No. 3 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry draft. RELATED: Patrick Kane releases statement on passing of…

On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks lost a franchise icon — chairman and principal owner, Rocky Wirtz. Wirtz died on Tuesday, the family announced. He was 70. Following the city’s coveted baseball matchup — the Crosstown Classic series — between the White Sox and Cubs, NBC Sports Chicago hosted a show, “Remembering Rocky.” With it, Blackhawks legends Eddie Olczyk and Pat…

Reaction is pouring in after the death of Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz, and Evrod Cassimy has all the latest details.

On Tuesday evening, the Blackhawks announced their chairman and principal owner, Rocky Wirtz, died. He was 70. Following his death, not only did the Chicago sports owners/teams release statements, local government officials did, too. Governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzker, and Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, each released their own statements. Here is Pritzker’s statement: “MK and I are deeply...

Following the death of Rocky Wirtz, Chicago sports owners released statements on behalf of their respective teams. Jerry Reinsdorf, owner and chairman of the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, and his son, Michael, CEO of the Bulls, released statements on behalf of the White Sox and Bulls, respectively. George H. McCaskey, chairman of the Chicago Bears, also released a statement…

The hockey world is expressing its condolences after the death of Chicago Blackhawks chairman W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 70.

Rocky Wirtz, the principal owner of the Chicago Blackhawks franchise, died on Tuesday, Danny Wirtz and Wirtz Corporation shared. Here is Danny Wirtz and the Wirtz Corporation’s statement regarding the death of Rocky. “It is with deep sadness that we share the sudden passing of W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, 70. Rocky passed away today at NorthShore Evanston Hospital following a…

Rocky Wirtz, the principal owner of the Chicago Blackhawks franchise, died on Tuesday, the team confirmed.