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Obama Tweets His Congratulations To Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks visit President Barack Obama at the White House
President Barack Obama (R) is presented with a hockey jersey by Chicago Blackhawks President John McDonough (C) and Blackhawks Owner Rocky Wirtz (L) during an event on the south lawn of the White House on March 11, 2011. Obama hosted the event to honor the Blackhawks for their 2010 Stanley Cup championship. (Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

(CBS) When you win the Stanley Cup, people notice.

Even the President of the United States of America.

After the Blackhawks defeated the Bruins in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final to clinch their second championship in four seasons, President Barack Obama, an outspoken, die-hard Chicago sports fan, sent his congratulations to the boys via Twitter.

"Congrats, @NHLBlackhawks," the Tweet read. "Thanks for bringing the Stanley Cup back to Chicago."

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