New teammates for two Blackhawks players as their families grow

This off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks community has more than just game strategies and player trades to celebrate

Two of the team's notable players, Joey Anderson and Connor Murphy, have entered a joyful phase of fatherhood, each welcoming new babies into their lives.

Joey Anderson, alongside his wife Suzie, and Connor Murphy, with his wife Kristina, both shared the happiness of their newborns arriving this week.

The team and fans are buzzing with excitement, showering the families with love and congratulations.

The birth announcements came close together, making the 24th a particularly special day for the Blackhawks family.

Connor and Kristina introduced their son Tucker to the world, while Joey and Suzie welcomed a daughter, aptly named Suzie.

This synchronicity brought double the joy and double the celebrations for the team and their supporters.

Speculation about the future is already swirling in the Blackhawks community. With a tweet from a fan, the conversation turned to playful predictions about the newborns' futures:

The tweet pondered if baby Suzie might one day skate into the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), and whether Tucker could follow in his dad's footsteps as a formidable defenseman in the NHL.

While it's all in good fun, these personal milestones add a warm, familial layer to the sports headlines typically dominated by scores and stats.

As the Blackhawks prepare for the upcoming season, they do so with new fans in the making, who, despite their tiny size, bring immense joy and motivation to their proud parents.