Caley Chelios(born 1993) is a reporter and studio analyst for theChicago Blackhawks,and former reporter/radio color commentator for theTampa Bay Lightning.She has made a number of appearances on theNHL NetworkandESPN.[1]
Caley Chelios | |
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| Born | 1993 (age 30–31) Chicago, Illinois,U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation(s) | Sports journalist, color commentator |
Early life
editShe was born inChicago, Illinois.Her father isHockey Hall of FamerChris Chelios.Her brothers Dean andJake Cheliosalso played hockey forMichigan State University,and Jake briefly played for theDetroit Red Wingsof theNational Hockey League(NHL). She also has a younger sister named Tara, who like herself, playedlacrosseatNorthwestern.[2]
College
editShe accepted a lacrosse scholarship from Northwestern University. She played for four years on the women's lacrosse team and captured an NCAA National Championship in her freshman year and went on to make three consecutive final four appearances.[3]She studied communications and sociology.[4]She entered the Northwestern University'sMedill School of Journalismwhere she received her Master's degree. She had the opportunity to report on many different sporting events including the 2016 NHL Winter Classic and 2016 NFL Draft while in grad school.
Career
editChelios joined theTampa Bay Lightningas a reporter beginning in the2016–17 NHL season.She added color commentary duties in her third season with the team during road games. In 2021, she joinedNBC Sportsto cover theIsobel Cupplayoffs.[5]After her husband's retirement from theNFLand the Lightning winning their second straightStanley Cup,Chelios stepped down from the Lightning after five seasons to focus on her growing family and moving to Chicago.[6][7]Prior to the 2021–22 season, she joined theChicago Blackhawksbroadcast team as a studio analyst and color commentator.[8][9][10][11]She joinedESPN's coverage of the2022 Stanley Cup playoffsas a reporter.[12]
Personal life
editShe is of Greek descent.[13]She metDanny Vitalewhile both were attending Northwestern University. They were married in Chicago in the summer of 2019.[14]The guest list includedEddie Vedder,John Cusack,andKid Rock.[15]He was drafted by theTampa Bay Buccaneersin the2016 NFL draftin the sixth round. He played for theCleveland Browns,Green Bay Packers,andNew England Patriotsin four seasons before retiring in 2021. She announced in January 2020 that she and Danny were expecting their first child in April 2020, and that she would miss out on the remaining road trips for the rest of the 2019–20 NHL season. She gave birth to a daughter, Isabella. In September 2021, the couple had their second child; a son named Danny and announced that she will not return to Tampa Bay.[16][17][6][7][18]On February 27, 2024, she gave birth to her third child, and second daughter, named Sofia; 48 hours after the retirement ceremony of her father's No.7jerseyby the Chicago Blackhawks.[19]
References
edit- ^Erik Erlendsson."Caley Chelios out to blaze her own path along the hockey trail with Tampa Bay Lightning".lightninginsider.com.Retrieved27 September2019.
- ^Philip Hersh (22 April 2015)."Chris Chelios' lacrosse-playing daughters: 'tough and mean'".chicagotribune.com.Retrieved28 August2021.
- ^"Caley Chelios NU profile".nusports.com.Retrieved8 March2020.
- ^"Welcome Caley Chelios, new Lightning reporter".NHL.com.26 October 2016.Retrieved27 September2019.
- ^Sean Leahy (26 March 2021)."Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Connecticut Whale: NWHL Isobel Cup semifinal on NBCSN".nbcsports.com.Retrieved30 March2021.
- ^abCaley Chelios and Bryan Burns (27 August 2021)."In their own words: Caley Chelios says goodbye".nhl.com.Retrieved28 August2021.
- ^abFaiello, Mari (August 27, 2021)."Lightning's Caley Chelios resigns to focus on growing family".Tampa Bay Times.Retrieved2024-01-03.
- ^"RELEASE: Blackhawks Announce Broadcast and Content Team for 2021–22".nhl.com.29 September 2021.Retrieved4 October2021.
- ^Powers, Scott."Blackhawks broadcaster Caley Chelios is paving her own path in the NHL".The Athletic.Retrieved2024-01-03.
- ^"Chicago Blackhawks aim for stability with new broadcast teams, but they're also ready to 'spice it up'".Chicago Tribune.2023-10-09.Retrieved2024-01-03.
- ^"RELEASE: Blackhawks Announce Broadcast Team and 2023-24 Broadcast Schedule | Chicago Blackhawks".www.nhl.com.2023-09-20.Retrieved2024-01-03.
- ^Bryan Murphy (2 May 2022)."How to watch the 2022 NHL playoffs on ESPN, TNT".sportingnews.com.Retrieved3 May2022.
- ^"Caley Chelios interviewing her dad for the first time in his career".thegreekobserver.com.Retrieved27 September2019.
- ^"Caley Chelios, daughter of former Blackhawk Chris, marries Danny Vitale, who played at Northwestern before joining the Packers".chicagotribune.com.19 July 2019.Retrieved28 September2019.
- ^Lindsay Kimble."Green Bay Packers' Danny Vitale Marries Caley Chelios in 'Magical' Chicago Wedding".people.com.Retrieved28 September2019.
- ^Falkner, Mark."Caley Chelios' NHL broadcasting career 'kick-started' by father Chris' advice".detroitnews.com.Retrieved9 March2020.
- ^Nearhos, Diana C. (March 9, 2020)."Lightning's Caley Chelios is pregnant, won't be calling games".tampabay.com.Retrieved9 March2020.
- ^Myers, Tracey."Chelios talks balancing motherhood, broadcast career in Q&A with NHL.com".NHL.com.Retrieved2023-07-11.
- ^Aditi, Abhilasha (February 28, 2023)."Chris Chelios' daughter Caley announces birth of her third child only 48 hours after her father's jersey retirement".RetrievedMarch 2,2024.