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With offense sputtering, Chicago Blackhawks recall Brandon Pirri

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The Chicago Blackhawks recalled Brandon Pirri from the IceHogs Monday. With the team looking bored and/or uninterested during their current woes, the addition of the offensive-minded 22-year old could be what the Hawks need. Chicago is about to embark on a west coast road trip in which they play four opponents that could make noise in the playoffs. Three of the teams are in … [Read more...] about With offense sputtering, Chicago Blackhawks recall Brandon Pirri

Have Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk lost their magic?

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Cue the voice of Pat Foley in your head. “He shoots, he scores!!!! Hawks win! Hawks win!” As a child of Chicago’s south suburbs I was raised to love and cherish that phrase as well as anything else that came from the voice of Pat Foley. For nearly 30 years, Foley has been calling Chicago Blackhawks games on television and for a number of years simulcasting on radio. … [Read more...] about Have Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk lost their magic?

NHL Central Division pre-Olympic power rankings

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The Chicago Blackhawks is just weeks away from breaking for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and look to be in a dogfight for division supremacy until the last day of the season. The St. Louis Blues have been the improved team they were expected to be, and appear to be poised as a favorite to win the Stanley Cup in June. The still-surprising Colorado Avalanche are in the picture … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division pre-Olympic power rankings

VIDEO: Corey Crawford with RIDICULOUS kick save

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"That's hockey baby!" Yes, Corey Crawford gave us the NHL highlight of the night, maybe the week or month with this ridiculously awesome skate save. "F%^&*ing A right, Chicago! Biggest bunch of beauties in the league...." Corey Crawford saved 32 of the 33 Montreal Canadiens shots he faced in regulation, with this one being the most memorable. Unfortunatley, they still … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Corey Crawford with RIDICULOUS kick save

Who is in, out for Team Canada Hockey?

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Team USA has been in the headlines after their roster announcement following the Winter Classic. Team Canada will dominate those same headlines January 7. Hockey Canada is rich with talent that could easily field two teams. The roster listed below will be broken down into three categories: Goaltenders, Defensemen, and Forwards. Team Canada will take more centers than any … [Read more...] about Who is in, out for Team Canada Hockey?

Patrick Kane in, Brandon Saad out for Team USA Hockey

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Team USA Hockey announced their men’s roster following the Winter Classic yesterday. For Chicago Blackhawk fans, the list of hometown players selected may have felt a little short. Patrick Kane was the lone representative for Chicago while Brandon Saad was left off the roster. Kane was a no-brainer choice for the U.S. team that won silver at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Saad’s … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane in, Brandon Saad out for Team USA Hockey

Josh Harding is the man, athlete of 2013

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LeBron James won another NBA title. Peyton Manning set the passing touchdown record. Josh Harding has gone from obscurity to vying for a spot on Team Canada’s hockey team in the Winter Olympics. Harding is also battling multiple sclerosis. M.S. is the damage of insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Side effects of the disease range from blurred … [Read more...] about Josh Harding is the man, athlete of 2013