Chris Chelios was born into a family of Constantine Chelios Steve Chelios. Earning the unknown along his career, Chris Chelios is a Ice hockey defenseman. As a professional athlete, this person has one numerous awards and trophies, including: James Norris Memorial Trophy, Mark Messier Leadership Award, NHL Plus-Minus Award. A decorated career started in school University of Wisconsin-Madison and later progressed, launching Chris Chelios into stardom. Born on unknown in unknown, this Ice hockey defenseman stood out from the rest of the crowd as early as in their child years. Making them a globally known and cheered superstar, their career earnings through winnings and sponsored deals have guaranteed Chris Chelios a lot of money. Want to know how much exactly? Well it is estimated that the net worth of Chris Chelios is around $20 Million
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Structural info
- Full Name: Chris Chelios
- Net Worth: $20 Million
- Date Of Birth: January 25, 1962
- Place Of Birth: Evergreen Park, Illinois USA
- Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Weight: 87 kg
- Profession: Ice hockey defenseman
- Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Nationality: American
- Spouse: Tracee Chelios
- Children: Jake Chelios, Dean Chelios, Tara Chelios, Caley Chelios
- Parents: Constantine Chelios
- Siblings: Steve Chelios
- IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0155058/
- Awards: James Norris Memorial Trophy, Mark Messier Leadership Award, NHL Plus-Minus Award
- Nominations: Calder Memorial Trophy, Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Facts
- Former teammate of Aaron Downey.
- Announced retirement. Chelios will work for the Detroit Red Wings to assist in player development. [August 2010]
- Detroit Red Wings [March 1999]
- (1 February) Signed with the Motor City Mechanics of the United Hockey League for the remainder of the NHL season along with Red Wings teammates Kris Draper and Derian Hatcher. The NHL lockout, which began 16 September 2004, has threatened to wipe out the 04/05 season. [2005]
- Currently the oldest NHL player in the league at age 44. [2006]
- Close friend of outspoken rock star Kid Rock.
- Won the Norris Trophy in 1989, 1993, and 1996. Won Stanley Cups with the Montréal Canadiens in 1986 and the Detroit Red Wings in 2002.
- Cousin Nikos Tselios was the Carolina Hurricanes’ 1st choice (22nd overall) in 1997 NHL Entry Draft, and currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes’ farm team, the Springfield Falcons.
- Won Norris Trophy in 1989, 1993, and 1996. Won Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986 and the Detroit Red Wings in 2003.
- Drafted 40th overall in the 1981 Entry Draft by the Montréal Canadiens.
- Traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Anders Eriksson and a first round draft pick. [March 1999]
- Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for Denis Savard and a second round draft pick. [June 1990]
- Owns a restaurant called Cheli’s Chili Bar (Chicago, Illinois), which is managed by his father. (Now closed, re-opened in Dearborn, Michigan)
- He and wife Tracee have 4 kids, Dean, Jake, Cayley and Tara.
- Won an NCAA championship with the University of Wisconsin.
- Gus moved Chris and his family to Sydney, Australia in 1972, then to San Diego, CA in 1977 to seek new restaurant business opportunities.
- Son of Greek immigrants who met in Chicago; his father, Constantine “Gus” Tselios, Americanized the family’s name to Chelios.
- After members of Team USA trashed their rooms in the Olympic Village in Nagano, Japan when they failed to qualify for the medal round, Chelios apologized and paid for the damages. No one ever admitted to the damages.
- Cousin Nikos Tselios is a prospect in the Carolina Hurricanes farm system.
- Captain of the 1998 and the 2002 USA Men’s Olympic hockey team.
- Won third Norris Trophy following 1995-1996 season.
- Traded to Chicago Blackhawks in 1990 for Denis Savard.
- Played for the Montreal Canadiens (1983-1990), the Chicago Blackhawks (1990-1999), and the Detroit Red Wings (1999-present).
Filmography
Actor
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice |
2002 |
Video |
Chris Chelios |
Thanks
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Sudden Death |
1995 |
thanks |
|
Self
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Ice Guardians |
2016 |
Documentary |
Himself |
A Healthy You & Carol Alt |
2013 |
TV Series |
Himself – Retired NHL Player |
Rome Is Burning |
2006-2007 |
TV Series |
Himself |
MSG Profiles |
2007 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
Turin 2006: XX Olympic Winter Games |
2006 |
TV Mini-Series |
Himself |
Farewell from Moscow: The Igor Larionov Farewell Game |
2006 |
Documentary short |
|
Trippin |
2005 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
Coaching the Minors |
2003 |
Short |
Himself |
OL Salt Lake City 2002 |
2002 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself |
Red Alert: Hockeytown 3 |
2002 |
Video documentary |
Detroit Red Wings Defenseman #24 |
Slapshot 2: Behind the Glass |
2002 |
Video documentary short |
Himself – NHL Player and Actor |
Salt Lake City 2002: XIX Olympic Winter Games |
2002 |
TV Mini-Series |
Himself |
The 18th Olympic Winter Games |
1998 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Nagano 1998: XVIII Olympic Winter Games |
1998 |
TV Mini-Series |
Himself |
NHL Power Players: All-Stars of the Game |
1997 |
Video |
Himself |
Ice & Asphalt: The World of Hockey |
1995 |
Video |
Himself |
D2: The Mighty Ducks |
1994 |
|
Himself |
Flames 88-89 |
1989 |
Video documentary |
Montreal Canadiens Defenseman |
Archive Footage
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Rome Is Burning |
2008 |
TV Series |
Himself |