Christos Kostas Chelios (born January 25, 1962), better known as Chris Chelios, is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is one of the most long time hockey player to play in the National Hockey League.Chelios played for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Atlanta Thrashers. When he was called up from the AHL's Chicago Wolves to play for the Thrashers during the 2009–10 NHL season, Chelios was the oldest active player in the NHL and the second oldest of all time, had played the most games of any active player in the NHL, was the last player from the 1981 NHL Entry Draft still active (or any draft from 1986 and earlier), and had the most career penalty minutes of any active player. Chelios currently holds the record for most games played in the NHL by a defenseman, is fifth overall with 1,651 games played, and is tied with Gordie Howe for most NHL seasons played with 26. On November 24, 2006, he appeared in the playoffs for an NHL record 24th time, having missed the playoffs only twice (1997–98 and 2009–10). Chelios is also the record-holder for most career postseason losses, with 117 (also the most in any professional sport in North America). However, he only lost one Game 7 in his entire career, a 3-2 OT loss in the 1985 Adams Division Finals against the Nordiques. Chelios is of Greek heritage. His cousin, Nikos Tselios, also played professional hockey and is a former first round draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes. Chelios was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 8, 2013.
Announced retirement. Chelios will work for the Detroit Red Wings to assist in player development. [August 2010]
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Detroit Red Wings [March 1999]
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(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]
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Currently the oldest NHL player in the league at age 44. [2006]
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.
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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.
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Won Norris Trophy in 1989, 1993, and 1996. Won Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986 and the Detroit Red Wings in 2003.
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Drafted 40th overall in the 1981 Entry Draft by the Montréal Canadiens.
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Traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Anders Eriksson and a first round draft pick. [March 1999]
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Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for Denis Savard and a second round draft pick. [June 1990]
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Owns a restaurant called Cheli's Chili Bar (Chicago, Illinois), which is managed by his father. (Now closed, re-opened in Dearborn, Michigan)
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He and wife Tracee have 4 kids, Dean, Jake, Cayley and Tara.
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Won an NCAA championship with the University of Wisconsin.
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Gus moved Chris and his family to Sydney, Australia in 1972, then to San Diego, CA in 1977 to seek new restaurant business opportunities.
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Son of Greek immigrants who met in Chicago; his father, Constantine "Gus" Tselios, Americanized the family's name to Chelios.
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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.
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Cousin Nikos Tselios is a prospect in the Carolina Hurricanes farm system.
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Captain of the 1998 and the 2002 USA Men's Olympic hockey team.
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Won third Norris Trophy following 1995-1996 season.
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Traded to Chicago Blackhawks in 1990 for Denis Savard.
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Played for the Montreal Canadiens (1983-1990), the Chicago Blackhawks (1990-1999), and the Detroit Red Wings (1999-present).
Actor
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Year
Status
Character
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice
2002
Video
Chris Chelios
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sudden Death
1995
thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ice Guardians
2016
Documentary
Himself
A Healthy You & Carol Alt
2013
TV Series
Himself - Retired NHL Player
Rome Is Burning
2006-2007
TV Series
Himself
MSG Profiles
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
Turin 2006: XX Olympic Winter Games
2006
TV Mini-Series
Himself
Farewell from Moscow: The Igor Larionov Farewell Game
2006
Documentary short
Trippin
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
Coaching the Minors
2003
Short
Himself
OL Salt Lake City 2002
2002
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Red Alert: Hockeytown 3
2002
Video documentary
Detroit Red Wings Defenseman #24
Slapshot 2: Behind the Glass
2002
Video documentary short
Himself - NHL Player and Actor
Salt Lake City 2002: XIX Olympic Winter Games
2002
TV Mini-Series
Himself
The 18th Olympic Winter Games
1998
TV Series
Himself
Nagano 1998: XVIII Olympic Winter Games
1998
TV Mini-Series
Himself
NHL Power Players: All-Stars of the Game
1997
Video
Himself
Ice & Asphalt: The World of Hockey
1995
Video
Himself
D2: The Mighty Ducks
1994
Himself
Flames 88-89
1989
Video documentary
Montreal Canadiens Defenseman
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rome Is Burning
2008
TV Series
Himself
Known for movies
D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) as Himself
Coaching the Minors (2003) as Himself
Flames 88-89 (1989) as Montreal Canadiens Defenseman
Farewell from Moscow: The Igor Larionov Farewell Game (2006) as Actor
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