Nuggets, tidbits, facts and figures relating to the Chicago Blackhawks cup run. Prior to winning last last night, the Hawks had lost each of their past five Final series, in 1962 (to Toronto), 1965, 1971 and 1973 (to Montreal) and 1992 (to Pittsburgh). Stanley Cup Wins Since NHL's Founding in 1917-18 23 – Montreal Canadiens * 13 – Toronto Maple Leafs * 11 – Detroit … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition
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Fans of Blackhawks down, concerned about game 5
The mood along Madison Street and throughout Blackhawk Nation is markedly different than it was just one week ago. Last week, in Chicago fans' minds, the Hawks had already won the Stanley Cup. The next four games were a mere formality. Now, however, that opinion has turned from supreme confidence to overwhelming worry. The worry that Blackhawks fans are feeling today is not … [Read more...] about Fans of Blackhawks down, concerned about game 5
More with Blackhawks Adam Burish
Hands down, Chicago Blackhawks forward Adam Burish is the best soundbite in the city. In a world of “we’re just working hard,” “focusing on ourselves right now,” and “just need to play our game,” his golden quotes glitter even more brightly. So when I saw his table at Stanley Cup Final Media Day, I made sure to spend a good chunk of the day there, recording the … [Read more...] about More with Blackhawks Adam Burish
Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete
As recently as 2006-07, if you attended a Chicago Blackhawks game, you'd see the 300 level was about as populated as a nuclear testing site. For the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, people will pay north of $400 to STAND in these sections. With three more wins, Chicago can drink from the Stanley cup of life in 2010, and give this original 6 franchise a metamorphosis that would make … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete
Toews, Kane at Stanley Cup Media Day (Videos)
The last time the Chicago Blackhawks made the NHL Stanley Cup Finals was 1992. I had recently graduated from 8th grade, and thought my black Finals t-shirt featuring Jeremy Roenick and Mario Lemieux squaring off against one another was really cool. Hawks superstars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were alive, but mere infants at the time. I'm hoping these two young guns will … [Read more...] about Toews, Kane at Stanley Cup Media Day (Videos)
Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
The Chicago Blackhawks will compete in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1992, and the 11th time overall in franchise history. -In winning Games 1 and 2 in San Jose, the Blackhawks extended their postseason road win streak to seven games, tying the NHL record. It is the most road wins overall in a single postseason for Chicago. -22-year old Jonathan … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!