Intro:

The Chicago Blackhawks held press conference on Wednesday (16th July) to celebrate the lucrative contract extensions given to Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews that run through the 2022-23 season.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English): Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks Centre:

"It's been amazing to think that we're going to have a chance to continue this amazing ride that we've been on for another eight years, at least, and so much has happened in the last seven years that we've been Blackhawks."

SOUNDBITE (English): Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks Winger:

"I'm very humbled and honoured to say that a contract like this has been given me and the trust and faith is there. "

SOUNDBITE (English): Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks Winger:

"I think both of us can promise that every year we're going to try to get better and better as long as we're here."

SOUNDBITE (English): Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks Centre:

"We want to remain part of that group (that has won two Stanley Cups) and continue the success and I think we'd be crazy to think of anything otherwise."