Chicago Blackhawks hockey and vacation, two things most people can agree are great. I have the opportunity to do enjoy both over Memorial Day weekend. I get to enjoy the greater San Francisco area for a wedding that I am standing up in, but have to find a way to enjoy Chicago’s finest while at a winery and after visiting the dump known as O.co Coliseum. The Blackhawks play … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks: how to watch while away on vacation
Chicago Blackhawks-L.A. Kings: Part Deux
The Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings meet again. Just like in 2013, the Hawks and Kings will play for the chance to represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Final. Both teams faced stiff competition to get to this point. The Kings took out the top two seeds in the Pacific Division in Anaheim and San Jose. The Blackhawks beat everyone’s “darling” St. Louis … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks-L.A. Kings: Part Deux
Farewell, Minnesota Wild- you were very boring to watch anyway
The Minnesota Wild were eliminated last night by the Chicago Blackhawks and have taken their rightful place in the footnote section of the 2013-14 NHL season. That is where they belong, and for the second time in as many seasons, Zach Parise and company watched as Patrick Kane, Corey Crawford, and the defending Cup champs skated off the ice knowing that they get to play at … [Read more...] about Farewell, Minnesota Wild- you were very boring to watch anyway
What Chicago Blackhawks fans should expect in game 6 and beyond
The Chicago Blackhawks had to hold on to home ice advantage against a surging Minnesota Wild team, and they did. I won’t waste time with the newspaper game recap story atuff and get to my analysis of the past few games. Corey Crawford showed why he is one of the more trustworthy goaltenders in the playoffs and the league. Aside from the odd/bad goal scored by Erik Haula in … [Read more...] about What Chicago Blackhawks fans should expect in game 6 and beyond
Chicago Blackhawks get lucky in facing the Wild next
The Chicago Blackhawks dispatched the St. Louis Blues much like the way a body dispatches a St. Paul sandwich: quickly. Their reward is facing the Minnesota Wild. The wannabe North Stars eliminated the defensively inept Colorado Avalanche, who despite winning the newly arranged Central Division, regressed in time for when the lights shone brightest upon them. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks get lucky in facing the Wild next
Chicago Bears one of three finalists for HBO Hard Knocks
It was revealed today that the Chicago Bears are one of three finalists, along with the Steelers and Giants, to be the team featured on HBO Hard Knocks The Chicago Bears have done a lot to improve the team heading towards the 2014-15 season. The additions of Lamarr Houston, Willie Young, and most recently Jared Allen will help an abysmal defense. The signing of Allen will … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears one of three finalists for HBO Hard Knocks
DePaul University students protest athletic dept’s alleged rape culture
DePaul University is back in the public eye, but for the wrong reasons. Yesterday’s “banner dropping” by students is another in a list of black eyes for the Chicago institution. Students unfurled two banners in the Arts and Sciences Building, one saying “DPU Athletics: We Know What You Did #RapeCulture #YouCantHide!” while the second read “Things That Cause Rape” with four … [Read more...] about DePaul University students protest athletic dept’s alleged rape culture
Blues-Blackhawks: Meet me in St. LouBARF
The Chicago Blackhawks start their Stanley Cup Championship defense against America’s Sweethearts: the St. Louis Blues. The drive down I-55 is enough to hate this match-up, but the (lack of) respect shown by the Blues for opponents is unmatched in the NHL, and Chicago is aware of that. Patrick Kane was injured in a 4-0 win over the Bloos (that’s spelled correctly) in March, … [Read more...] about Blues-Blackhawks: Meet me in St. LouBARF
Ultimate Warrior passes, world loses close-minded person
James Hellwig, aka the Ultimate Warrior, passed away Tuesday, and while expressing joy for the passing of a human being is something I frown upon, Hellwig’s death does have a karmic ending. When the Britsh bulldog Davy Boy Smith passed away, Helliwg took to his blog to....you guessed it...express joy at the passing of a fellow human being. Hellwig was a huge star with the … [Read more...] about Ultimate Warrior passes, world loses close-minded person
Chicago Bears Mock Draft 2.0 (4-3-2014)
The last time I did a Chicago Bears mock draft, general manager Phil Emery made his splash on day one of free agency by signing Lamarr Houston, among others. Since, Emery has added free agent defensive end Jared Allen, and has brought back fan favorite cornerback Charles Tillman. To date, the Chicago Bears have added 14 players on defense, nine of which were on the team last … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Mock Draft 2.0 (4-3-2014)