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Outside soccer, it is best known as the goal song of the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, first used in the 2008–09 NHL season. The song became a sensation during the Blackhawks' first Stanley Cup run in 49 years in 2010.
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In 2007, Rocky Wirtz inherited the team from his late father, Bill Wirtz. The late Wirtz had, for years, been vilified by Blackhawks fans due to his reputation of stubbornness and frugality that didn’t always fair well for the team. Once Rocky took over, it was decided a new Blackhawks goal song was needed to increase fan engagement, draw in younge...
In the past, the team shredded ice to Joe Satriani shredding his classic “Crowd Chant” after every goal. There were exceptions as some players had their own tune for when they scored a point. For Jonathan Toews, it was Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” Patrick Kane preferred “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by Scorpions and it was ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed...
“Chelsea Dagger” was not initially beloved by fans. However, after a few goals scored and several rounds of chanting the infectious tune, they were sold. A Blackhawks spokesman, Pete Hassen, told the Chicago Sun-Timesof the song: “We noticed about two months into the season that people were doing their own dance to it. And now you’re seeing as the ...
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Mar 3, 2013 · The Fratellis's hit single, "Chelsea Dagger", is most prominently associated with the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. The song is played at the United Center after every Blackhawks goal and win....
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Jun 5, 2010 · Chicago Blackhawks Goal Song (HQ) Originally by, The Fratellis, and called, "Chelsea Dagger."
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Dec 25, 2023 · The lyrics tell the story of a burlesque dancer named Chelsea Dagger, who happens to be married to the lead singer of The Fratellis, Jon Fratelli. This adds a personal touch to the song, making it even more intriguing.
This was embraced as a theme song by 2010 NHL Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks during their successful season, which culminated in them winning their first championship since 1961.
Aug 28, 2006 · A rocking homage to a burlesque dancer, who’s married to The Fratellis' singer. Known in the hockey world as the Chicago Blackhawks goal song.
