Blackhawks congratulate Cubs on World Series title

The Blackhawks are no longer Chicago's most recent champions.

Formal congratulations have been extended by the hockey team following a dramatic, long-awaited World Series win by the Chicago Cubs.

Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz released the following statement:

On behalf of our family and organization, congratulations to the Ricketts family and the Chicago Cubs for an incredible season and for winning the World Series. The unwavering loyalty of Chicago sports fans has been rewarded once again with yet another team being crowned world champions. Well done.

Blackhawks players, both past and present, offered their personal congratulations as well.

Just witnessed Chicago sports history. Where were you when the @cubs won the #worldseries? Congratulations Chicago!!!

- Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) November 3, 2016

Congrats to the @Cubs been awesome watching you this year! Proud of all of you! #WorldSeriesChampions

- Andrew Shaw (@shawz15er) November 3, 2016

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