The Chicago Blackhawks have been central to this discussion.
The controversy dates back to 2020 when the NFL's Washington team changed their name to the Washington Football Team, later becoming the Washington Commanders.
This sparked discussions about other teams, yet the Blackhawks decided to keep their name.
"The Chicago Blackhawks' name and logo symbolizes an important and historic person, Black Hawk of Illinois' Sac & Fox Nation, whose leadership and life has inspired generations of Native Americans, veterans and the public,"
The decision by the Wirtz family to retain the Blackhawks name honors Black Hawk of Illinois' Sac and Fox Nation. Frederic McLaughlin, the team's first owner and a commander in the 86th Infantry Division—named after Chief Black Hawk—chose this name for his team in 1926.
"We celebrate Black Hawk's legacy by offering ongoing reverent examples of Native American culture, traditions and contributions, providing a platform for genuine dialogue with local and national Native American groups. As the team's popularity grew over the past decade, so did that platform and our work with these important organizations."
Given this, it seems the Blackhawks' name will remain unchanged, ending the debate regarding the NHL team.
