Adam Burish at 2019 Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show runs February 8-17 at McCormick Place on Chicago's lake shore. I will be "On the Beat" as always, but for now I am recalling some fun times over the years at the Chicago Auto Show.

Like Chris Chelios from yesterday's feature, Adam Burish played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin. He made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks. He played four seasons with the Hawks, winning a Stanley Cup in the 2009-'10 season. He also played for the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks. He currently is an analyst for NBC Sports Chicago.

Nine years after winning the Cup, Burish appeared at the Chicago Auto Show and drew a huge line of fans, many of whom queued up several hours before his scheduled time to ensure they would meet him.

I talked to Burish about his Cup and the residual fandom it created. He will forever hold a place in the hearts of Chicago fans. He said there is no place like Chicago. He is grateful for the affection and he returns it. He also urged everyone to believe in the Hawks and stay on the bandwagon as they rebound from a down period.

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Adam Burish and me in Chicago, IL-February 2019.

Adam Burish at the Chicago Auto Show 2018

A  native of Madison, WI, Adam Burish starred at the University of Wisconsin before being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2002 NHL Draft. Burish would go on to play four seasons with the Hawks, including their Stanley Cup season of 2009-10.

Burish left the Hawks as a free agent and signed with the Dallas Stars, where he played for two seasons. He finished his NHL career with three seasons with the San Jose Sharks. He played one season in Sweden before retiring. Currently, he currently is an analyst covering Blackhawks games on NBC Sports Chicago.

I had the pleasure of meeting Burish at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. I was able to talk to him a bit about the Stanley Cup  Burish lists that as the highlight of his career.

Winning a championship in Chicago, basically guarantees that you will be remembered forever. Burish had a huge line, which they actually had to cutoff due to time limits. Burish did his best to meet everyone though.

Adam Burish and me in Chicago, IL-February 2018.