Christos Kostas Chelios was born on January 25,1962 and is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.
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52 Facts About Chris Chelios
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Chris Chelios was one of the longest tenured players in the National Hockey League, and is a three-time Stanley Cup champion—one with the Montreal Canadiens and two with the Detroit Red Wings.
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Chris Chelios is the former record-holder for most games played in the NHL by a defenseman, is eighth overall with 1,651 games played, holds the record for most career playoff games played with 266 and is tied with Gordie Howe for most NHL seasons played with 26.
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Chris Chelios is the record-holder for most career postseason losses, with 117.
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In 2017, Chris Chelios was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.
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Chris Chelios's cousin, Nikos Tselios, played professional hockey and is a former first round draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Chris Chelios was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 8,2013.
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Chris Chelios attended Mount Carmel High School in Chicago until his family moved to Poway, California, where he attended Mira Mesa High School.
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However, when Chris Chelios arrived on campus as a freshman in 1979, he soon realized he was in the wrong environment, facing bigger players with considerably more junior hockey experience.
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Chris Chelios was eventually cut from the team and considered quitting hockey.
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Chris Chelios returned home and grew three inches while adding 40 pounds of muscle.
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Chris Chelios was then drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.
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Chris Chelios then enjoyed two strong years playing for the Wisconsin Badgers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison after being drafted.
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Chris Chelios was a member of the US team for the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.
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In 1984, Chris Chelios made the Montreal Canadiens for good, distinguishing himself with his play.
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Chris Chelios scored 64 points in 74 games, a high total for a defenseman even in the high-scoring 1980s, and finished second to Mario Lemieux for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
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Chris Chelios scored 73 points in 80 games at +35, was named to the All-Star first-team, and won his first James Norris Memorial Trophy.
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The trade occurred one day after Chris Chelios was accused of fighting with two police officers as they tried to arrest him for urinating in public outside a bar in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, according to a criminal complaint.
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Chris Chelios helped lead the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup Final in 1992, where they were swept by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Chris Chelios enjoyed another fine season, scoring 72 points and winning his third James Norris Memorial Trophy.
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Chris Chelios led the United States hockey team to a silver medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics, and was named to the Tournament's All-Star team.
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Chris Chelios's season culminated in the Red Wings' victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals, giving Chelios his second Stanley Cup.
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Chris Chelios was heavily criticized for this decision as the UHL has a maximum salary in place, but at the same time he was strongly against a salary cap in the NHL.
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On May 24,2006, Chris Chelios re-signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
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On July 3,2006, Chris Chelios became the active leader for most games played upon the retirement of teammate Steve Yzerman.
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Chris Chelios was the captain of the US Olympic Hockey Team that played at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.
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Later that season, Chris Chelios became the oldest active player to win the Stanley Cup.
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On December 5,2008, Chris Chelios played in his first of two games for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the American Hockey League farm club for the Red Wings, as part of a conditioning stint.
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Chris Chelios remained with the Wolves until he was recalled to the Thrashers, hoping that he could provide a spark for the team's playoff hopes.
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Chris Chelios played in seven games for the Thrashers, but failed to record any points.
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Chris Chelios was named Adviser to Hockey Operations, with a role of working with Red Wings' defense prospects in Grand Rapids.
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In 2013, it was announced that Chris Chelios would become an NHL analyst on FS1, which included covering the hockey tournament in the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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Chris Chelios serves the same studio analyst role he held for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, and sits alongside Barry Melrose and Mark Messier, joining Steve Levy for games on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+.
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On June 23,2015, Chris Chelios was named to the Red Wings coaching staff, where he will continue to play a role in player development, by working on-ice with the team's defensemen during practices.
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Chris Chelios's job involved evaluating in-game player performance and offering his insight and observations to Red Wings bench coaches.
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Chris Chelios would attend all home games, and on occasion, join the club on the road.
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Chris Chelios has participated in 11 international tournaments for the United States:.
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Chris Chelios attended Mount Carmel High School before his family moved west, and then finished prep studies at Mira Mesa Senior High School in San Diego.
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Chris Chelios was very active in charitable causes during his playing time in Chicago, founding Cheli's Children.
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Chris Chelios was a regular at Michigan State University hockey games, cheering on his sons Jake and Dean.
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Chris Chelios was the only occupant of the vehicle that was stopped at 4 am The vehicle was towed and Chelios was taken to the Westmont station, where he was charged, processed, and posted bond.
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Chris Chelios was however fined for improper lane usage and speeding.
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Chris Chelios maintains a home in Malibu, California, and is well known as a member of the group of celebrity home owners and friends called the Malibu Mob.
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Chris Chelios has indicated a desire to open a new restaurant in the Chicago area.
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Chris Chelios was a busboy at the restaurant and was fired in November 2006.
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Chris Chelios took a leave of absence from the Red Wings to help the families of his murdered employees.
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