Chicago Blackhawks | Photos: Blackhawks’ NHL draft party at Salt Shed in Chicago Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) By Chris Sweda | csweda@chicagotribune.com | Chicago TribunePUBLISHED: June 29, 2023 at 7:50 a.m. | UPDATED: June 29, 2023 at 11:50 a.m.Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed to celebrate the No. 1 pick, Connor Bedard, on June 28, 2023. A Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard sweater is prepared for sale after being pressed at the NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. Connor Bedard is shown on a big screen during the Blackhawks’ NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. Siblings Max and Ally General celebrate at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks’ selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. Fans attending the Blackhawks’ NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago wait in anticipation of No. 1 pick being announced on June 28, 2023. Blackhawks fans wear Connor Bedard sweaters after the No. 1 pick was announced at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. Fans at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks’ selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. Fans attend the Blackhawks’ NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. A child wears a Connor Bedard sweater as kids try out their stick handling skills while attending the Blackhawks’ NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. Fans at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks’ selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. A Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard sweater is prepared for sale after being pressed at the NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. Blackhawks fans at the NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. Fans at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks’ selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. A child wears a Connor Bedard sweater as kids try out their stick handling skills while attending the Blackhawks’ NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. A child wears a Connor Bedard sweater as kids try out their stick handling skills while attending the Blackhawks’ NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
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