Former NHL teammates honor Ian Cole for 1,000-game milestone

Pregame ceremony takes place ahead of Sunday's matchup

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

former teammates from around the league came together to share a message in honor of Ian Cole’s 1000th game ceremony ahe Via @NHLBlackhawks on X

What happened: Peers from across the league shared messages recognizing Ian Cole for his leadership and camaraderie ahead of his pregame milestone ceremony.

Why it matters: The tribute follows Cole logging his 1,000th career NHL appearance on Friday, a durability benchmark reached by a select group of veteran players.

What to watch: Cole returns to regular-season action immediately following the pregame recognition.

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@NHLBlackhawks 2026-10-25T19:08:21.652807+00:00

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