Marian Hossa's kind words about Rocky Wirtz
Rocky Wirtz has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on many individuals, with Marian Hossa being one of them.
As a former Blackhawks player, Hossa's emotional recollection of his time with Wirtz during the "Remembering Rocky" ceremony is a testament to the impact that Wirtz had on his life.
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Marian Hossa found out Rocky Wirtz was a man of his word when it came time for his retirement
Hossa's retirement from the game in 2017-2018 was due to his skin condition, and during the ceremony, he shared a touching story about his interaction with Wirtz regarding trading his contract.
Despite initially disliking the idea, Hossa was reminded by Wirtz that he would always be a Blackhawk.
In a touching show of appreciation and respect, Wirtz made a gentleman's agreement with Hossa that he would retire as a Blackhawk, which he fulfilled when Hossa retired.
The experience left Hossa feeling satisfied and grateful for Wirtz's unwavering support as both an owner and a person.
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