Rocky Wirtz, chairman of the Blackhawks, passes away at 70

Rocky Wirtz, the owner of the Blackhawks, has passed away at the age of 70.

Under the helm of Wirtz, he negotiated a deal to bring the team to NBC Chicago, helped bring back Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita to the team, and brought three Stanley Cups to the franchise. His impact will be felt for generations.

Tributes continue to pour in for one of the most important figures in franchise history.

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