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Blackhawks To Visit White House

When the Chicago Blackhawks travel to Washington to play the Capitals they'll also make a trip by the White House to meet with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.

The March 11 ceremony will honor the Blackhawks for winning the 2010 Stanley Cup. The ceremony will also include NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and USA Hockey Executive Director Dave Ogrea.

After the ceremony Mrs. Obama, Bettman and Ogrea will host a street hockey workout and clinic on a rink that will be set up on the South Lawn of the White House.

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