Before the Chicago Blackhawks began their NHL title defense on Tuesday night, members of the 2012-13 Stanley Cup-winning squad received one final reminder of their ultimate accomplishment.
It was championship ring and banner ceremony night at the United Center, and the players who helped guide Chicago to its second Stanley Cup crown in the last four seasons had the chance to show off their bling to the fans whose tireless support helped make it all possible.
The team held a private ceremony to officially unveil the rings on Sunday, but that didn't stop the crowd from rocking in the Windy City prior to the team's season-opener against the Washington Capitals.
Just check this Instagram video by the Blackhawks' official account for confirmation:
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times posted this tweet with a view from inside the stadium:
CSN Chicago's Tracey Myers added one of her own:
Coaches, players and other team personnel were introduced to fans in attendance, and the lengthy presentation included a video montag ...
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Chicago Blackhawks Championship Ring Ceremony Honors 2013 Stanley Cup Champs
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