Photos: President Obama welcomes Chicago Blackhawks to the White House
November 4, 2013
President Barack Obama (3rd L front row) poses for photographs with the National Hockey League 2013 champion Chicago Blackhawks (front row L-R) Executive Vice President Jay Blunk, President and CEO John McDonough, forward Jonathan Toews, forward Patrick Kane, forward Patrick Sharp and Assistant Coach Mike Kitchen in the East Room of the White House November 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. This is the second visit to the White House in as many years for the Blackhawks, who won the Stanley Cup in 2010. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ( 186889751 )
Chicago Blackhawks principal owner Rocky Wirtz laughs as U.S. President Barack Obama pretends to swing a hockey stick during a celebration of 2013 National Hockey League champions in the East Room of the White House November 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ( 186888288 )
US President Barack Obama delivers remarks during a ceremony for the National Hockey League Stanley Cup Winner Chicago Blackhawks at the White House in Washington, DC, November 4, 2013186618835. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON/AFP/Getty Images ( 524342958 )
President Barack Obama touches the Stanley Cup as he arrives for a ceremony to honor the NHL champion Chicago Blackhawks, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
Blackhawks President and CEO John McDonough shows his championship ring to President Barack Obama during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, where the president honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey team . Obama welcome the five-time Stanley Cup Champion to honor the team and their 2013 Stanley Cup victory over the Boston Bruins. Team captain Jonathan Toews is at right. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
Guests use mobile phone cameras to record U.S. President Barack Obama as he poses for photographs with the National Hockey League 2013 champion Chicago Blackhawks in the East Room of the White House November 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. This is the second visit to the White House in as many years for the Blackhawks, who won the Stanley Cup in 2010. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ( 186888149 )
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks while welcoming the 2013 National Hockey League champion Chicago Blackhawks in the East Room of the White House November 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ( 186888290 )
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) is presented with a personalized jersy from Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews during a celebration of 2013 National Hockey League champions in the East Room of the White House November 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ( 186888295 )
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks while welcoming the 2013 National Hockey League champion Chicago Blackhawks in the East Room of the White House November 4, 2013 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ( 186888557 )
President Barack Obama stands next to the Stanley Cup during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, where he honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
President Barack Obama gestures while speaking during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, where he honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
President Barack Obama holds up a Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey during a ceremony where he honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey team in the East Room of the White House on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, during a ceremony where he honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup hockey champion Chicago Blackhawks. Team Chairman "Rocky" Wirtz is at left. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
President Barack Obama looks at the championship ring worn by Chicago Blackhawks President and CEO John McDonough, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, where he honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup hockey champions. From left are, McDonough, the president, Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville on stage during a ceremony where he honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey team, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama welcome the five-time Stanley Cup Champion to honor the team and their 2013 Stanley Cup victory over the Boston Bruins. From left are, Vice President-General Manager Stan Bowman, Quenneville, the president and President and CEO John McDonough. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
President Barack Obama, center, holds up a Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey with members of the team during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, where he honored the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Obama Blackhawks Hockey )
U.S. President Barack Obama waves goodbye after celebrating the 2013 National Hockey League champion Chicago Blackhawks in the East Room of the White House November 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ( 186888291 )