Bleeding Red and Black

There are hockey teams-and then there are legends.
The Chicago Blackhawks are both.

From the echoing roars of the old Chicago Stadium to the championship parades of the modern dynasty, Bleeding Red and Black takes readers on an unforgettable ride through nearly a century of triumph, heartbreak, and resilience. Told through the eyes of a lifelong fan, Kevin Whitehead brings the story of the Hawks to life-not as a dry record of wins and losses, but as a living bond between a team and a city that never quits.

Relive the defining moments that shaped generations:

• The grit of Charlie Gardiner and the first Cup in 1934

• The golden age of Hull and Mikita

• The roaring comeback of the Toews-Kane dynasty

• And the hope of a new era led by Connor Bedard

Blending history, emotion, and personal reflection, this book celebrates what it feels like to be a Blackhawks fan-the pride, the pain, and the pulse that never fades. Whether you stood through the anthem at the old barn or cheer from your couch today, this is your story too.

Bleeding Red and Black isn't just a hockey history.
It's a love letter to Chicago, to its fans, and to the game that defines them.

• Lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fans

• Hockey historians and collectors

• Readers who love passionate, human sports storytelling