There are many cool things you get to do after winning the Indianapolis 500. Visiting the grounds of one of the NHL’s most successful, Stanley Cup-winning teams is one of them.
Andretti-Herta Autosport’s Alexander Rossi visited Chicago this week to meet up with the Chicago Blackhawks, trading in his usual No. 98 NAPA Auto Parts Honda for a No. 98 jersey.
Usually it’s the ‘Hawks that are one of the top teams in the NHL and a usual Stanley Cup trophy winner - they’ve won in 2013 and 2015, recently - but it’s the Cubs that right now host a championship trophy having won the World Series for the first time in 108 years.
Anyway, here’s a few photos and videos from Rossi’s trip to Chitown, which also included his own chance to shoot a puck.
Rossi took a photo with iconic Blackhawks singer Jim Cornelison:
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Here’s Rossi with Marian Hossa:
.@AlexanderRossi talking racing with Marian Hossa post @NHLBlackhawks overtime W. pic.twitter.com/qlI13Bu7xU
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) March 24, 2017
Here’s a quick photo before practicing, then video of Rossi practicing:
.@alexanderrossi wondering how this whole #ShootThePuck thing with the @NHLBlackhawks is gonna go. pic.twitter.com/9oEX2fcnwz
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) March 24, 2017
.@AlexanderRossi practice makes perfect. The champ is ready. pic.twitter.com/s18XcM8bd6
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) March 24, 2017
Rossi paid a visit to WGN Radio:
.@AlexanderRossi pressing buttons and seeing what happens during visit to @WGNRadio. Talking #Indy500 and @IndyCar season in studio! pic.twitter.com/466VWQQI1Y
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) March 23, 2017
And all told, Rossi was a fan:
Such a sick experience. Thanks #Chicago & @NHLBlackhawks. Come see us in May! #sickmeanscool https://t.co/iiCHFwjDax
— Alexander Rossi (@AlexanderRossi) March 24, 2017