Catching up with former Blackhawks forward Adrian Aucoin

ST. LOUIS — Adrian Aucoin spent time in several different places in his NHL career.

He played 341 games for the Vancouver Canucks, 235 games for the New York Islanders, 221 games for the Phoenix Coyotes and 157 games for the Calgary Flames. He also spent parts of a few seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning.

When he wrapped up his playing career in 2013 at age 40, he and his family decided to make Chicago their permanent home.

Aucoin has since gotten involved in the youth hockey scene in the Chicago area and is part of the Blackhawks Alumni Association. After playing for the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic alumni game, he spoke about his recent…