Stanley Cup Playoffs: backdrop for International Donut Wars

June 7, 2013 by 1 Comment

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Happy National Donut Day! There’s currently an international battle for donut supremacy being waged. And all of must take a side.

This donut war is being waged right in front of our eyes; every time we watch hockey. Every time you turn on NBC Sports to watch a hockey playoff game, take notice of the Tim Horton’s billboard in the corner of the rink.

Then look closer to center ice to see the Dunkin’ Donuts ad. Yes, for the first time since the War of 1812, the United States and Canada are at each other’s throats.

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Chicago Blackhawks stave off elimination in game six

May 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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The Chicago Blackhawks waited until the third period to turn on the desperation, but hey, whatever works.

The Blackhawks did well to score first on the road against the Detroit Red Wings, but were outplayed going into the third period. The unlikely trio of Michal Handzus, Bryan Bickell, and Michael Frolik scored consecutively to lead the Blackhawks to a 4-3 win.

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Blackhawks: Presidents Trophy curse and Elimination Ambivalence

May 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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For the Chicago Blackhawks, or any NHL team, the Presidents’ Trophy is a meaningless piece of hardware. In hockey, the Stanley Cup tournament of elimination is what truly matters.

For whatever reason, the Stanley Cup playoffs lends itself to #8 seeds commonly upsetting #1. We’ve never had a #16 seed beat a #1 seed in March Madness, the national college basketball single elimination extravaganza.

Ever.

Yet in hockey, in a best-of-seven, it happens all the time. The chances are much lower in a best of seven than a one-and-done. Yet, the odds are defied repeatedly on the ice.

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Blackhawks choke on Wings; hey Detroit was going to win 1 at least

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Hey, you knew the Detroit Red Wings were going to win one of these games; at least. The Chicago Blackhawks weren’t going to sweep them. This is the Western Conference semi-finals; this is where we separate the wheat from the chafe.

At least Kaner found the net today. It’s kind of important to get Patrick Kane going in these NHL Playoffs.

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Chicago Blackhawks Stalberg benched for game one

May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville announced after the team’s morning skate that forward Viktor Stalberg will not play game one versus the Detroit Red Wings.

 While Quenneville did not disclose any information on his decision, Chicago Tribune’s Chris Kuc tweeted that Stalberg questioned his role with the team. If this is true, the benching is warranted and could signal the end of Viktor’s Blackhawks playing days.

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Chicago Blackhawks- Detroit Red Wings conference semis preview

May 15, 2013 by

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The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings will wage battle one last time as conference, divisional opponents. On the verge of game one, it is only appropriate to take a look at this Original Six playoff series.

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Blackhawks fan goes into labor at Playoff game; stays to watch (video)

May 13, 2013 by

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This is one dedicated Chicago Blackhawks fan. Donna Lebano is probably Blackhawks fan of the year! This Mother’s Day was extra special for her as she welcomed Owen Michael into the world Thursday night.

Lebano, Blackhawks fan extraordinaire, took in the Hawks defeat of the Minnesota Wild May 9th at the United Center. The Blackhawks win eliminated the Minnesota Wild and propelled the Blackhawks to a second round playoff match-up with their old arch-nemesis, the Detroit Red Wings.

During that game five victory, Lebano went into labor a month premature.

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Chicago Blackhawks better off facing Red Wings

May 13, 2013 by

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The Chicago Blackhawks will play the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference Semifinals.

 The Chicago Blackhawks get the luxury of enjoying a little rest and relaxation before taking on the Red Wings. Detroit is a familiar foe, having played Chicago a league record 798 times, including the postseason.

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NHL partners with gay rights group You Can Play

April 29, 2013 by 1 Comment

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The NHL is partnering with the You Can Play Project for what is likely the biggest promotional campaign ever by a four major sport league in support of gay rights, The New York Times reports.

The NHL is taking a big step forward ahead of MLB, NFL and the NBA.

You Can Play is an organization dedicated to fighting homophobia in sports, and the locker room is certainly one of the last remaining bastions of homophobia in our society. It can actually be an atmosphere very hostile to gays; you know the kind of language that gets used there. It’s not exactly politically correct.

So what the NHL is doing is a tremendous sign of great progress.

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Blackhawks game at Soldier Field part of outdoor NHL Lollapalooza

April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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The NHL is in the final planning stages of a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins for March 1, 2014 at Solider Field. The contest at the home of the Chicago Bears from the NFL is part of a six-game series of outdoor hockey contests. In other words, the Blackhawks playing outside versus Pittsburgh will be one of many. Think of it as an NHL outdoor Lollapalooza.

There isn’t just one band playing, but a whole bunch. If you have the means to travel and the desire to hit them all.

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Blackhawks Clinch Central Division and Season Sweep the Red Wings

April 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Not only did the Chicago Blackhawks clinch first in the Central Division Friday night, but they completed a regular season sweep of the hated rival Detroit Red Wings. The Blackhawks will finish the regular season 4-0-0 against the Red Wings. They are 14-0-1 against everyone else in their division, with only the St. Louis Blues stealing a point from them.

Who’s ‘In Play’ at the NHL Trade Deadline?

March 24, 2013 by 1 Comment

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With less than two weeks to go until this year’s National Hockey League, the NHL, trade deadline, there is a great deal of speculation as to who might be moved and to where they might be moved.  However, this season’s deadline could either be interesting or it could be ‘much ado about nothing’.

If you look at the last shortened NHL season – 1994-95 – the action, if that’s what you want to call it, was quite underwhelming.  The only trade of any consequence was between the Montreal Canadiens, who obtained Pierre Turgeon and Vladimir Malakhov, and the New York Islanders, who obtained Kirk Muller, Mathieu Schneider and Craig Darby.

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