Chicago

Chicago is the state capital and the largest city in Illinois, United States.
It has a population of about 1,920,000 with a metropolitan region of over 9,500,000.
it used to have a population of over 2,800,000
==Hockey in Chicago==
Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009, held at Wrigley Field
NHL All Star Games: 1948, 1961, 1974, 1991
==Teams==
*Chicago Americans (AHA, 1927-1927) folded
*Chicago Blackhawks (NHL, 1926-Present) known as Black Hawks 1926-1986)
*Chicago Blaze 
#(All American Hockey Association, 2009-2009) see AAHL
#(All American hockey League, 2009-2009) fold after 18 games
*Chicago Bulldogs
#Great Lakes Junior Hockey League, 2011-2012) join Minnesota Junior Hockey League
#(Minnesota Junior Hockey League, 2012-Present)
*Chicago Cardinals
#(AHA, 1926-1927) renamed Americans March 17, 1927
#(Continental Hockey League, 1972-1976) folded
#(Continental Hockey League, 1978-1986)
*Chicago Cougars (WHA, 1972-1975) help form Denver Spurs
*Chicago Cougars (North American Junior Hockey League, 1986-1987) folded during season
*Chicago Cougars (United States Premier Hockey League-Midwest Divison (2015-Present)
*Chicago Express (ECHL, 2011-2012) withdrew
*Chicago Force 
#(Southern Elite Hockey League, 1998-1999) folded
#(Central States Hockey League, 2004-2010) see NA3HL as Chicago Hitmen
*Chicago Freeze (NAHL, 1997-2003) folded (played in Geneva, IL)
*Chicago Hitmen (NAHL, 2010-2012) folded, played out of Rolling Meadows, IL
#(NAHL, 2010-2012) folded
#(NA3HL, 2010-2012) sitting out 2012-13 season
*Chicago Hounds (United Hockey League, 2006-2007) folded
*Chicago Huskies (Great Lakes Junior Hockey League, 2008-2011) renamed Bulldogs
*Chicago Nordiques (Midwest Junior Hockey League, 1973-1974)
*Chicago Patriots (North American Junior Hockey League, 1986-1987) folded during season
*Chicago Rush (Central States Hockey League, 2000-2001)
*Chicago Shamrocks (AHA, 1930-1933) folded when owner purchases Detroit Cougars of NHL
*Chicago State Cougars Men's ice hockey (NCAA, 1972-1979)
*Chicago Steel (USHL, 2000-Present) based in Bensenville, Illinois
*Chicago Warriors (USHL, 1972-1975)
*Chicago Wildcats (Continental Hockey League, 1973-1975)
*Chicago Wolves
#(IHL, 1994-2001) join AHL when league folds
#(AHL, 2001-Present)
*Chicago Young Americans (NAHL, 1987-1989)
*"Chicago" (Original Stars Hockey League, 2004-2004) fold with league
*Chi-Town Shooters (based in Dyer, IN)
#(Mid-Atlantic Hockey League, 2008-2008) join AAHA
#(All American Hockey Association, 2009-2009) see AAHL
#(All American hockey League, 2009-2010) leave league to play junior level
#(All American hockey League, 2010-2011) mid-season replacement team for Indiana Blizzard
*University of Illinois-Chicago Flames (CCHA, 1982-1996) drop hockey program
==Arenas==
*Great Chicago Skating Rink
*Chicago Arena (1917-1928) converted to a National Guard facility
* Chicago Coliseum (1902-1982) (first used for ice hockey in 1926)
* Chicago Stadium (1929-1994) demolished in 1995)
* International Amphitheatre (1934-1999)
* United Center (1994-Present)
* West Meadows Ice Arena (located in Rolling Meadows, IL)
* Fox Valley Ice Arena (located in Geneva, IL)
* Sears Centre (located in Hoffman Estates, IL)
* Allstate Arena (located in Rosemont, IL)
* Midwest Training and Ice Center (located in Dyer, IN)
* Edge Ice Arena (located in the Bensenville, Illinois)
* McFetridge Sports Comples
* Saddle & Cycle Club
* Johnny's Ice House East
* McKinley Park Rink
* Mt Greenwood Park Rink
* Rowan Park Rink
* McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park
* Riis Park Rink
* Daley Bicenntennial Plaza Rink
* Warren Park Ice Rink
* Johnny's Ice House West
* West Lawn Park Rink
* Midway Plaisance Ice Rink
==Players==
* Chad Anderson
* Stephen Baby
* Bates Battaglia
* Tyler Brickler
* Steve Greenberg
* Ivan Irwin
* Bob Janecyk
* Chris LiPuma
* Steve Richmond
* Nic Reibel
* Conor Allen
==External Links==
* on Wikipedia
Category:NHL Cities
Category:Illinois towns