Chris Chelios wife

Christos Konstantinos "Chris" Chelios is a Greek-American former professional ice hockey defenseman and one of the longest-tenured players in NHL history. He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, winning once with the Montreal Canadiens and twice with the Detroit Red Wings. Chelios also played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Atlanta Thrashers.

During the 2009–10 season with the Thrashers, he was the oldest active NHL player and second oldest of all time. He played 1,651 NHL games, ranking eighth overall, and holds the record for most playoff games played (266). Chelios shares the record for most NHL seasons played (26) with Gordie Howe. In 2017, Chelios was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.

Who is Chris Chelios’ wife?

According to the New York Post, Chris Chelios’s wife is Tracee Chelios. The family splits their time between Chicago and Malibu. They raised their family mostly in the Detroit area while Chris played for the Red Wings but also spent significant time in Malibu, California.

In 2003, Chris and Tracee purchased a Malibu beachfront home for $6 million as a family getaway. The house is located on Paradise Cove, a highly sought-after area known as "Billionaire’s Beach." Chris Chelios credits actor Tony Danza for introducing him to the neighborhood. The property, featuring four bedrooms and five bathrooms, has provided the family with privacy and breathtaking ocean views.

In 2023, Chris listed the Malibu home for $75 million, citing the continuous rise in the Malibu real estate market. The home stands out for being directly on the beach, unlike many other homes in the area that are built on the bluffs. The couple stands to make a significant profit from the sale.

How long have Chris Chelios and Tracee Chelios been married?

Chris Chelios and Tracee Chelios have been married since 1987, making their marriage over 37 years as of 2025.

How Many Children Do Chris Chelios and Tracee Chelios Have?

According to Team USA, Chris and Tracee Chelios have four children: Dean, Jake, Tara, and Caley Chelios.

According to Elite Prospects, Dean Chelios is a retired American-Greek hockey player. He played as a left-wing, shooting left, born on July 14, 1989, in Montréal, Canada. Dean played junior hockey in the USHL for Cedar Rapids Roughriders and Chicago Steel. He later played college hockey at Michigan State University from 2009 to 2014.

Professionally, Dean played in the ECHL for teams like Toledo Walleye, Indy Fuel, Alaska Aces, and Wichita Thunder before retiring in 2016. After his playing career, Dean became a pro scout for the Los Angeles Kings in 2018.

According to Elite Prospects, Jake Chelios, also known as "Kailiaosi Jieke," plays for Kunlun Red Star in the KHL, as of Feb 2025. He was born on March 8, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois, and holds dual nationality (USA/China). After playing junior hockey with Little Caesars and in the USHL, he spent four seasons at Michigan State University.

Professionally, Jake played in the AHL for teams like the Chicago Wolves, Charlotte Checkers, and Grand Rapids Griffins. He appeared in five NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings in 2018-19. Since 2019, Jake has played in the KHL with Kunlun Red Star and represented China in international competitions, including the 2022 Winter Olympics.

According to her LinkedIn profile, Caley Chelios is a broadcaster for the Chicago Blackhawks and a sportscaster for ESPN. She also serves as a lacrosse analyst for the Big Ten Network. Previously, she worked as a Tampa Bay Lightning radio analyst and reporter for over five years. Caley earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University’s School of Communications and later completed her graduate studies at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.

She has experience in TV reporting, editing, producing, and on-air presenting. Caley has volunteered as a mentor and coach with Girls In the Game, promoting lacrosse among young girls in Chicago.

According to her LinkedIn profile, Tara Chelios is an Office Production Assistant at Olive Productions/Legendary Entertainment, where she has worked since April 2021. Previously, she worked for the Chicago White Sox as a New Business Account Executive and Sales Associate from 2019 to 2021. Tara earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Business from Northwestern University in 2018. While at Northwestern, she was a member of the Division 1 Varsity Lacrosse Program.