Wissenswertes

Played for the Montreal Canadiens (1983-1990), the Chicago Blackhawks (1990-1999), and the Detroit Red Wings (1999-present).

Traded to Chicago Blackhawks in 1990 for Denis Savard.

Won third Norris Trophy following 1995-1996 season.

Captain of the 1998 and the 2002 USA Men's Olympic hockey team.

Cousin Nikos Tselios is a prospect in the Carolina Hurricanes farm system.

After members of Team USA trashed their rooms in the Olympic Village in Nagano, Japan when they failed to qualify for the medal round, Chelios apologized and paid for the damages. No one ever admitted to the damages.

Son of Greek immigrants who met in Chicago; his father, Constantine "Gus" Tselios, Americanized the family's name to Chelios.

Gus moved Chris and his family to Sydney, Australia in 1972, then to San Diego, CA in 1977 to seek new restaurant business opportunities.

Won an NCAA championship with the University of Wisconsin.

He and wife Tracee have 4 kids, Dean, Jake, Cayley and Tara.

Owns a restaurant called Cheli's Chili Bar (Chicago, Illinois), which is managed by his father. (Now closed, re-opened in Dearborn, Michigan)

Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for Denis Savard and a second round draft pick. (29. Juni 1990)

Traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Anders Eriksson and a first round draft pick. (23. März 1999)

Drafted 40th overall in the 1981 Entry Draft by the Montréal Canadiens.

Won Norris Trophy in 1989, 1993, and 1996. Won Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986 and the Detroit Red Wings in 2003.

Cousin Nikos Tselios was the Carolina Hurricanes' 1st choice (22nd overall) in 1997 NHL Entry Draft, and currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes' farm team, the Springfield Falcons.

Won the Norris Trophy in 1989, 1993, and 1996. Won Stanley Cups with the Montréal Canadiens in 1986 and the Detroit Red Wings in 2002.

Close friend of outspoken rock star Kid Rock.

Currently the oldest NHL player in the league at age 44. (2006)

(1 February) Signed with the Motor City Mechanics of the United Hockey League for the remainder of the NHL season along with Red Wings teammates Kris Draper and Derian Hatcher. The NHL lockout, which began 16 September 2004, has threatened to wipe out the 04/05 season. (2005)

Detroit Red Wings (März 1999)

Announced retirement. Chelios will work for the Detroit Red Wings to assist in player development. (August 2010)

Former teammate of Aaron Downey.