Blackhawks to unveil Hull, Mikita statues

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WATCH: McDonough's announcement

Statues of Chicago Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita will be unveiled on Oct. 22 before the Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche, team president John McDonough announced on CSN's pregame show.

The statues will be located on the northeast plaza outside of the United Center. The Blackhawks announced last season that statues would be made of Hull and Mikita, Hall of Famers who helped lead the Blackhawks to their Stanley Cup in 1961.

"HullMikita is a brand here in Chicago," McDonough said during the announcement. "We wanted to make sure we recognized them. I'm proud of what these two brought back to this fan base."

"It's one thing to be a part of such a great organization, but when you have your likeness engraved and placed in a part of this great edifice, it's really something else," Hull said later on the show. "I'm elated... I know it will be the greatest thing that has ever happened to me in my lifetime."

"I've been quite excited about this whole thing," Mikita said. "We had an opportunity to visit the artist and what a nice job they did. I am as anxious to see it as anyone else."

Mikita is still the franchise career leader in assists (926), points (1,467) and games played (1,394 during parts of 22 seasons).

Hull spent 15 years wearing a Blackhawks uniform, scoring 604 goals and 549 assists in 1,036 games.

The duo helped the Blackhawks capture the 1961 Stanley Cup.

Tracey Myers is CSNChicago.com's Blackhawks Insider. Follow Tracey on Twitter @TramyersCSN for up-to-the-minute Hawks information

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