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Will Chicago Blackhawks ticket prices ever become too high?

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There was a time in Chicago Blackhawks history: way back in 2008, when the United Center was empty, no one wanted press credentials and home games were blacked out on local television. Seems like a long time ago doesn't it? Of course, that year Wirtz the Elder passed on. Wirtz the Younger inherited the team and brought John McDonough and Jay Blunk over from the Chicago Cubs. … [Read more...] about Will Chicago Blackhawks ticket prices ever become too high?

Blackhawks hypocrites in selling sex and sexiness

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You and I love our hockey. We're excited about the Chicago Blackhawks playoff game tonight. However, one must separate the product on the ice from the corporate suits managing it. The team is great; they're kicking butt. The front office? Well, they're a condescending bunch of curmudgeons. The old men at the top of the Blackhawks food chain screwed over two media members … [Read more...] about Blackhawks hypocrites in selling sex and sexiness

Mr. T scores goal at Blackhawks game (video)

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Mr. T was at the Chicago Blackhawks game yesterday for the traditional "shoot the puck" competition between 2nd and 3rd periods of the hockey game. Yes, the ultra-predictable "I pity the...." jokes from Mr T. are coming in the tweets that follow. Hey, Mr. T knows his gig. He also mispronounced the name of the Comcast SportsNet Chicago reporter interviewing him. It's … [Read more...] about Mr. T scores goal at Blackhawks game (video)

Patrick Kane LOOKALIKE gives the middle finger (update)

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This comes from Twitter user @MollieScott, who's tweets are now protected. By her account, that's Chicago Blackhawks franchise player and drinking legend Patrick Kane giving the photographer the middle finger at Stanley’s, a Lincoln Park bar that's famous as a Blackhawks player hang out. (Get it? Stanley's, Stanley Cup. It works on so many levels!) (update: she's wrong. … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane LOOKALIKE gives the middle finger (update)

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild: game 1 takeaways

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild. It's a matchup that was under most people's playoff radar; until last night. A majority of pundits had the Chicago Blackhawks sweeping the Wild. Regardless, this will be an interesting series. The Blackhawks came out flat against a Minnesota Wild team that was at the top of their game in game 1 of the playoff series Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild: game 1 takeaways

Danica Patrick scores a goal at Blackhawks playoff game (video)

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Danica Patrick showed off some hockey skills tonight (I'm sorry "last night," technically, as I'm writing this at 1:48 am CDT on May 1st, and she scored her goal somewhere around 8:30 ish pm CDT April 30th). You gotta love Twitter timelines and WordPress time stamps. Danica Patrick showed up for Game 1 of the Chicago Blackhawks series with the Minnesota Wild, sitting in the … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick scores a goal at Blackhawks playoff game (video)

NHL partners with gay rights group You Can Play

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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 … [Read more...] about NHL partners with gay rights group You Can Play

Blackhawks game at Soldier Field part of outdoor NHL Lollapalooza

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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 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks game at Soldier Field part of outdoor NHL Lollapalooza