Report: Gary Bettman receives a warm reception in Chicago.

It's no secret among NHL fans that Gary Bettman may very well be the most well respected, and most universally loved of all the North American sports commissioners.

So that's why it came as little surprise that during the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Championship banner ceremony that the commissioner received a warm reception when he was introduced to the Chicago crowd.

Bettman clearly surprised at the reaction he received did his best to remain modest and made gestures of thanks towards the gracious audience. A truly wonderful moment for hockey fans, and you can see it again or for the first time below.

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