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FRIDAY SCHEDULE

NOTE: WBD = Wristband Distribution; Friday’s Autograph Wristband Distribution will begin at 5:00 p.m. EVENTS 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00

International Opening Ceremonies The Second City Ballroom

Continental Ballroom

Grand Blackhawks Locker Room Live Auction Ballroom Silent Auction ends at 7:30 p.m.

Salon A Open Ice Begins at 3:00 p.m.

NOTE: If you have access to a Scratch and Win Autograph session, you must be in line at the scheduled start of the session. AUTOGRAPHS 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00

Stage 1 Jack O’Callahan (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 5:00 p.m.

Stage 2 Eric Daze (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 5:00 p.m.

Stage 3 Alex DeBrincat (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 5:00 p.m.

Norm. (Stage A) Two Night, Weekend Package Only Lounge (Gold)

Blvd (Stage B) Scratch and Win Only Ballroom (Aqua)

Salon (Stage C) Anthony Louis C First 315 Fans: WBD at 5:00 p.m.

NOTE: You must activate your Convention pass to participate in Photo Stage events. PHOTOGRAPHS 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00

Grand Ballroom & (Stage A) First 150 Fans: WBD at 5:00 p.m.

Salon D John Hayden (Stage B) First 150 Fans: WBD at 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The Second City International Ballroom. Join Master of Ceremonies Eddie Olczyk International Ballroom. For more than 50 years, The Second as he drops the puck on the 10th Annual Blackhawks Convention. City has been a launching pad for all-time comedy greats such Celebrate the many milestones and memories from last season and as Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Chris Farley, as well as current meet some of the team’s star players from past, present and future as stars Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert and Tina Fey. Now, two of we kick off a great weekend. ’s most famous franchises collide as Blackhawks players join the Second City for an improve show unlike any other! *Opening Ceremonies will also be streamed live in the Grand Ballroom and Kitty O’Shea’s (located on the first level).

10TH ANNUAL BLACKHAWKS CONVENTION 7 SATURDAY SCHEDULE SATURDAY SCHEDULE

NOTE: WBD = Wristband Distribution NOTE: WBD = Wristband Distribution EVENTS 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45

International Ballroom must be Ballroom Behind the Scenes of “On The Clock” Two-Way Forwards Blackhawks Family Feud Bud Light Presents Best Friends Box Sweet Home Chicago Growing the Game Blackhawks Game Show cleared for setup Begins at 6:30 p.m.

Continental Ballroom must be Behind the Bench Blackhawks Leadership Kids Only Press Conference Hockey Development WGN Radio AM-720 Live Broadcast of The Beat Ballroom cleared for setup Live Broadcast from 3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Grand Blackhawks Locker Room Live Auction Ballroom Silent Auction ends at 5:30 p.m.

Salon A Open 101 Open Ice Hockey 101 Open Ice with Jamal Mayers with Steve Konroyd

NOTE: If you have access to a Scratch and Win Autograph session, you must be in line at the scheduled start of the session. NOTE: If you have access to a Scratch and Win Autograph session, you must be in line at the scheduled start of the session. AUTOGRAPHS 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30

Stage 1 Mark Bell Ab McDonald & Eric Nesterenko Ben Eager Stu Grimson Connor Murphy (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 10:00 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 11:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 1:30 p.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 4:00 p.m.

Stage 2 Greg Gilbert Jamal Mayers John Scott Pat Stapleton (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 9:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 11:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 1:30 p.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 3:30 p.m.

Stage 3 Phil Russell Gustav Forsling & Lance Bouma (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 10:00 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 12:00 p.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 2:00 p.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 4:00 p.m.

Norm. (Stage A) Two Night, Weekend Package Only Two Night, Weekend Package Only Scratch and Win Only Scratch and Win Only Scratch and Win Only Lounge (Purple) (Mint) (Green) (Pink) (White)

Blvd (Stage B) Scratch and Win Only Scratch and Win Only Scratch and Win Only Scratch and Win Only Scratch and Win Only Ballroom (Violet) (Brown) (Orange) (Red) (Blue)

Salon (Stage C) Cliff Koroll & Grant Mulvey Scratch and Win Only Richard Panik Scratch and Win Only C First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. (Teal) First 315 Fans: WBD at 1:30 p.m. (Black)

NOTE: You must activate your Convention pass to participate in Photo Stage events. NOTE: You must activate your Convention pass to participate in Photo Stage events. PHOTOGRAPHS 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30

Grand Ballroom Artem Anisimov Connor Murphy Tommy Wingels Nick Schmaltz Vinnie Hinostroza Richard Panik Daniel Carcillo (Stage A) First 150 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 9:00 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 10:30 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 12:00 p.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 1:30 p.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 3:00 p.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 4:00 p.m.

Salon D Alexandre Fortin Graham Knott Kyle Baun Gustav Forsling & Tanner Kero Anton Forsberg (Stage B) First 150 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 9:30 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 11:30 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 12:00 p.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 2:30 p.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 4:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Behind the Bench 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Two-Way Forwards 1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Bud Light Presents Best Friends Box 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Growing the Game Continental Ballroom. There will be some new faces behind the International Ballroom. Hockey is a 200-foot game, and these International Ballroom. How well do you know your best friend? The International Ballroom. The Blackhawks have drafted, developed and Blackhawks bench in 2017-18, as new assistants and players are experts at patrolling every inch of the ice. Radio analyst Blackhawks would like to find out. A pair of fans will have the chance signed numerous -born players over the last few years, and the Don Granato prepare to join ’s staff. Troy Murray, a former Selke Trophy winner, joins captain Jonathan to compete against two sets of teammates— and Vinnie organization has also worked to grow the game locally with projects In this panel, moderated by WGN Radio’s Dave Eanet, Coach Q, Toews, Brandon Saad and Tanner Kero to discuss the finer points of Hinostroza, and Eric Daze and Denis Savard—to see who comes out like the new Community Ice Arena, which will open later this year. Join Samuelsson, Granato, Kevin Dineen and Jimmy Waite reflect on last mastering the two-way game. on top in the Best Friends Box, presented by Bud Light. Hosted by Ryan Hartman, Vinnie Hinostroza, Tommy Wingels, Community Liaison season and look ahead to chasing another . Adam Burish. Jamal Mayers and Community Ice Arena General Manager Andrea 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Kids Only Press Conference Hahn for a discussion on the growth of hockey in Illinois. Moderated 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Behind the Scenes of “On The Clock” Continental Ballroom. Calling all future reporters—now is your chance 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Sweet Home Chicago by Steve Konroyd. International Ballroom. In June, the Blackhawks hosted the NHL Draft to step up to the microphone and ask a question to Patrick Kane, International Ballroom. Fans have the opportunity to welcome two for the first time in franchise history, and Blackhawks TV went behind Connor Murphy, Nick Schmaltz, John Hayden or Tommy Hawk! For familiar faces back to Chicago even before they step on the United 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Blackhawks Game Show the scenes with a four-part miniseries, “On The Clock.” Join Senior VP one hour, kids under the age of 12 can play junior reporter in a kids- Center ice this fall. Stanley Cup champions Patrick Sharp and Brandon Presented by The Second City of Hockey Operations Al MacIsaac, Assistant GM and only press conference moderated by Dionne Miller from ABC 7. Saad have returned to the Blackhawks, and they’re joined by Comcast International Ballroom. Live from Chicago… It’s the Blackhawks Game Head USA Scout Mike Doneghey, along with Blackhawks TV Reporter SportsNet Chicago’s Pat Boyle for a chat about being a Blackhawk for Show! Actors from The Second City will be paired up with select Eric Lear and Vice President of Digital Content Adam Kempenaar, for 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Blackhawks Family Feud a second time. Blackhawks players and personalities for a fun night filled with an an in-depth look at the scouting process and the making of the show. International Ballroom. Two lucky fans will have the opportunity to assortment of your favorite game shows from past and present. Be join current and former players for an exciting game of Blackhawks 3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. WGN Radio AM-720 Live Broadcast of The Beat sure to attend this event for a full hour of hilarity and hijinks. Fans will 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Blackhawks Leadership Family Feud! , Richard Panik and Denis Savard will Continental Ballroom. WGN Radio AM-720 is the flagship radio be asked to participate. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Continental Ballroom. Over the last decade, the battle against John Scott, Tony Esposito and Colin Fraser, and you station for the Chicago Blackhawks, and fans have the chance to view have strived to become not just a model franchise in the National could be a part of the action. Hosted by WGN-TV’s Pat Tomasulo. a live taping, featuring color analyst Troy Murray with special guests Hockey League but in all of professional sports. Join radio play-by-play and more! man John Wiedeman for a discussion with Chairman Rocky Wirtz and 1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Hockey Development President & CEO John McDonough as they discuss what it takes to lead Continental Ballroom. The Blackhawks have exhibited a strong 4:10 p.m. Connor Murphy an Original Six franchise. commitment to player development, from the moment players are 4:35 p.m. Patrick Sharp drafted to the moment they step on NHL ice for the first time. John 5:10 p.m. Denis Savard Wiedeman hosts Senior VP/General Manager Stan Bowman and 5:35 p.m. John Hayden Development Coaches Yanic Perreault and Anders Sorensen for an 6:10 p.m. Richard Panik and Tomas Jurco in-depth discussion on the organization’s philosophy and process of 6:35 p.m. Tony Esposito developing future Blackhawks.

8 10TH ANNUAL BLACKHAWKS CONVENTION 10TH ANNUAL BLACKHAWKS CONVENTION 9 SUNDAY SCHEDULE

NOTE: WBD = Wristband Distribution EVENTS 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00

International The Old Barn College Hockey Ballroom

Continental Road to the NHL: Rockford Ballroom Chase Agnello-Dean by Photos

Grand Blackhawks Locker Room Live Auction Ballroom Silent Auction ends at 11:30 a.m.

Salon A Open Ice

NOTE: If you have access to a Scratch and Win Autograph session, you must be in line at the scheduled start of the session. AUTOGRAPHS 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00

Stage 1 Bernie Nicholls Anton Forsberg (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 9:30 a.m.

Stage 2 Michal Rozsival PROUD CONTRACTOR OF THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m.

Stage 3 John Hayden Alexandre Fortin & Graham Knott (Salon C) First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 315 Fans: WBD at 10:00 a.m. Quality and Integrity

Norm. (Stage A) Scratch and Win Only One Square Foot at a Time Lounge (Gray)

Blvd (Stage B) Ballroom

Salon (Stage C) Tomas Jurco C First 315 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m.

NOTE: You must activate your Convention pass to participate in Photo Stage events. PHOTOGRAPHS Offices Nationwide clunegc.com 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00

Grand Ballroom Kyle Calder & Mark Bell Colin Fraser Ben Eager (Stage A) First 150 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 9:00 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 10:30 a.m.

Salon D Tommy Hawk Jamal Mayers & Steve Konroyd (Stage B) First 150 Fans: WBD at 8:30 a.m. First 150 Fans: WBD at 9:30 a.m.

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. The Old Barn 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. College Hockey International Ballroom. Before the United Center, there was the old International Ballroom. There are many roads a player can Chicago Stadium, where decades of hockey history took place and take in their development, and many Blackhawks players Blackhawks legends left their mark. Join Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito, have chosen to hone their game in the NCAA. Adam Burish Pat Stapleton, Phil Russell and Greg Gilbert as they reminisce about (Wisconsin), Nick Schmaltz (North Dakota), Vinnie Hinostroza their favorite memories of playing in the old barn on Madison Street. (Notre Dame) and John Hayden (Yale) get together for a Moderated by Team Historian Bob Verdi. discussion about the college scene, the Frozen Four tradition and more. Moderated by Troy Murray (North Dakota). 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Road to the NHL: Rockford Continental Ballroom. Rockford is usually the final stop for most prospects who dream of making it to the NHL. There the Blackhawks have a dedicated staff whose job is to prepare those players to MADHOUSE TEAM STORE? take the next step. Join Senior Director of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard, new Rockford IceHogs Head Coach , Assistant Coaches Derek King and Sheldon Brookbank and forward Tanner Kero for a discussion of life in the . Moderated by Judd Sirott.

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