Story Summary
Bedard met Geoff Ogilvy, captain of the International Team, and presented him with a custom Blackhawks jersey carrying ” Team Intl” on its nameplate.
Chicago now turns its attention to its season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. The game is part of opening-night tripleheader and is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET.
Key Facts
- The Blackhawks visited the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, which is 25 miles outside Chicago.
- Connor Bedard, Chicago’s captain, met International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy and gave him a custom jersey with “Team Intl” on the nameplate.
- Chris Gotterup, competing for the United States at the Presidents Cup, wore a Blackhawks jersey on the tournament’s second day.
- Chicago opens its season against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET as part of opening-night tripleheader.
IHM Discussion
The visit offered a local crossover event just before the NHL schedule begins. Medinah’s proximity to Chicago gave the Blackhawks an opportunity to place Bedard and Vlasic in front of a major sporting audience while the Presidents Cup was in the area.
For Bedard, the jersey exchange with Ogilvy also put the club captain in a visible role away from the rink. The Blackhawks’ focus now shifts quickly from a public appearance to their opening-night assignment against Vegas.
Why It Matters
The Presidents Cup stop connected the Blackhawks with an international sporting event in the Chicago area, but it comes immediately before a significant calendar marker: the start of the NHL season. Bedard’s presence as captain was central to the visit, while Vlasic’s involvement added another Blackhawks player to the occasion.
Mini Q&A
Who did Connor Bedard meet at the Presidents Cup?
Bedard met Geoff Ogilvy, captain of the International Team, and gave him a custom Blackhawks jersey carrying “Team Intl” on the nameplate.
When is Chicago’s season opener?
The Blackhawks face the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET in opening-night tripleheader.
Coach Mark Comment
A short off-ice appearance can be useful when it is clearly separated from the competitive schedule. With the opener next, the important hockey transition is simple: Chicago’s players must now move from a promotional setting into the preparation and detail required for an opening-night game.
What Comes Next
The Blackhawks’ next stated checkpoint is Tuesday’s season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET.