Blackhawks Primary LogoBlackhawks Alternate LogoBlackhawks Wordmark LogoEstablished 1926 City Chicago League History 1926 – Present / National Hockey League Team History 1926 – Present / Chicago Blackhawks Nickname Blackhawks – The Chicago Blackhawks are among the most iconic National Hockey League (NHL) teams. They have a storied history, and their nickname has an interesting origin story. The name “Blackhawks” originated …