The Chicago Wolves have signed defenseman Chris Chelios to a second Professional Tryout Contract (PTO).
The 25-year National Hockey League veteran has appeared in 22 contests since signing with the Wolves on Oct. 20. He has notched multiple points on five occasions and paces Wolves defensemen and ranks fifth overall on the team with 10 assists. He also leads club rearguards and holds sixth on the team with 14 points.
The 47-year-old defenseman also holds second on the squad with a +9 plus/minus rating and has posted a plus or even rating in 17 of his 22 outings with the team.
CHELIOS leads all American-born players with 1,644 career NHL outings, and has racked up 948 points (185G, 763A) and 2,891 penalty minutes with the Montreal Canadiens (1983-90), Chicago Blackhawks (1990-99) and Detroit Red Wings (1999-2009).
The Chicago native has been awarded the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman three times (1989, 1993, 1996), and has been named to the NHL’s First All-Star Team five times (1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002). He has participated in 11 NHL All-Star Games, and been a member of three Stanley Cup winning teams (Montreal, 1986; Detroit, 2002 and 2008), while playing in the Stanley Cup Finals on three other occasions (1989, 1992, 2009).
In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
CHELIOS and the Wolves return to action this afternoon when they host the Rockford IceHogs at the Allstate Arena at 3 p.m.
For more information, or tickets to the game, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit chicagowolves.com.
