Jeremy Roenick apologized to the Chicago Blackhawks for his past ego
Chicago Blackhawks legend Jeremy Roenick was recently inducted into the the Hockey Hall of Fame, and his speech left a long-lasting impression on NHL enthusiasts around the world.
According to Bleacher Report, Roenick received his plaque from Chris Chelios; Roenick started his comments referring to Chelios as his hero.
He apologized to the Wirtz family for his ego leading to the ugly divorce that landed him in Arizona. He made everyone cry talking about how his first roommate in the NHL, Doug Wilson, saved his life when he gave him one last chance in the league - and the opportunity to get to 500 career goals - in San Jose.
-Bleacher Report
Jeremy Roenick is arguably one of the most decorated American-born hockey players ever to play the game.
Drafted 8th overall in the 1988 NHL draft, by the end of the 1988-89 season, Roenick was already in Chicago, where he had 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) in 20 games. He followed that with 26 goals and 66 points in 1989-90, finishing third in voting for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie.
He finished his long NHL career with 1,216 points (513 goals, 703 assists) in 1,363 regular-season games, and 122 points (53 goals, 69 assists) in 154 playoff games -- well deserving of Hall of Fame status.
Regardless of the ugly falling-out he has with the Chicago Blackhawks organization, he will always be remembered as one of the all-time greats that donned the Blackhawks jersey
You can watch his full Hall of Fame induction speech in the youtube link provided below. Haws Central would like to congratulate Roenick on this incredible distinguished honor.
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