On This Day in Blackhawks History: January 27

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Jonnie Nonnie | Last updated 1/27/24

Here's a list of notable events on January 27 in Chicago Blackhawks history.

1968: Bobby Hull Leads Blackhawks Past Maple Leafs

On January 27, 1968, Bobby Hull scored two goals to lead the charge for the Blackhawks in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Kenny Wharram got the Blackhawks on the board with a shorthanded goal early in the first period. Hull doubled the lead a few minutes later and struck again 1:55 into the second period.

Bob Pulford got one back for Toronto's lone goal in the middle frame before Bill Orban iced the game for the Blackhawks in the third period.

Notable Blackhawks Birthdays

Dave Manson, the 11th overall pick of the Blackhawks in the 1985 NHL Draft, was born on January 27, 1967. Manson notched 155 points (45 goals, 110 assists) and 1,322 penalty minutes in 431 regular-season games across two stints with the Blackhawks. The rugged defenseman added 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) and 203 penalty minutes in 50 playoff games with Chicago.