The Blackhawks’ newest prospect Kirby Dach stands out on the ice with his 6-foot-4 frame.
But there’s something else that stands about him — his number. Dach worn No. 77, an uncommon number in the hockey world, with the Saskatoon Blades in the WHL.
Like many players — regardless of sport — the story behind why he wears it is simple. His first choice was taken.
“I worn 7 as a kid growing up all the time and when I got to Saskatoon it was retired (for Gerry Pinder), so I went to 77 for double the luck,” Dach said on NBC Sports Chicago’s Hawks Talk Podcast.