Last season Chicago Blackhawks fans saw both Corey Crawford and Ray Emery struggle from time to time, not making the big saves when they needed to. Also, last season came to a devastatingly short end when Corey Crawford let in a very soft overtime goal that knocked the Blackhawks out of the playoffs early for the second straight year; after winning the Cup in 2010. However, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks goalie controversy: Corey Crawford or Ray Emery?
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Blackhawks Clinch Central Division and Season Sweep the Red Wings
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. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Clinch Central Division and Season Sweep the Red Wings
Patrick Sharp returns as Blackhawks blank Minnesota Wild
Patrick Sharp was back and on top of his game as the Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Minnesota Wild 1-0 up in St. Paul, Minnesota. Although he didn't get on the score sheet, Patrick Sharp tallied the Hawks' only hit in the 1st period, a big crush on Wild star Zach Parise. What should have fans furious is that Patrick Sharp was the victim of what should have been a boarding … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp returns as Blackhawks blank Minnesota Wild
Blackhawks intro CGI video is really cool
These keep getting better every year. The Chicago Blackhawks introduction videos. The "hit the ice" videos that show Blackhawks players in Chicago CGIed into a Chicago landscape. With very dramatic music. I loved that this year's Blackhawks video includes the Chicago Board of Trade/Options Exchange. They can ditch the Bluesmobile from the vid though. The extreme … [Read more...] about Blackhawks intro CGI video is really cool
Jonathan Toews scores 2 pts, but Hawks lose on Toews bobblehead night
Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist tonight. Not mention a shootout goal to boot, but defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of a shootout as the St. Louis Blues came back to defeat Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks. With the tiebreaker knotted 3-3, Shattenkirk beat Corey Crawford with a wrist shot high on the goalie's left side. Captain … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews scores 2 pts, but Hawks lose on Toews bobblehead night
Who’s ‘In Play’ at the NHL Trade Deadline?
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 … [Read more...] about Who’s ‘In Play’ at the NHL Trade Deadline?
San Jose Sharks Forward Adam Burish talks all about hockey groupies
In the midst of Blackhawks mania, I thought it might be a great time to bring back this gem from a couple years ago. Current San Jose Sharks and former Chicago Blackhawks forward Adam Burish was once named the 26th most eligible single by Chicago magazine. The former Wisconsin Badgers national champion (and Facebook friend to TSB) talked about groupies at the second annual … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Forward Adam Burish talks all about hockey groupies
INSANE Chicago sports fan has Bulls, Hawks, Bears, Sox hybrid tattoo (photo)
Talk about wearing your Chicago sports heart on your sleeve. Or at least on your arm. This crazy Chicago sports fan has had some permanent ink done He'll have this tattoo when he (or she, we don't know for sure) is 90 years old. It's a composite of a Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks logo, borrowing elements from each insignia. Sorry, … [Read more...] about INSANE Chicago sports fan has Bulls, Hawks, Bears, Sox hybrid tattoo (photo)
Chicago Blackhawks record streak to 22! Beat rival Red Wings
The Chicago Blackhawks record setting streak runs to 22! The Blackhawks record for points starting a season is there's and there's alone now with the overall points streak in sight now. With a 2-1 road shootout win over the hated Detroit Red Wings, they're now 19-0-3 on the young season. Actually, it's not so young anymore, almost halfway through and no losses? AMAZING. Patrick … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks record streak to 22! Beat rival Red Wings
Flashback: Coyotes Raffi Torres hit on Blackhawks Hossa (video)
The Chicago Blackhawks Marian Hossa took a nasty illegal hit from the Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres in last year's NHL playoffs. The brutal that left him motionless on the ice. As you can see after the jump, Torres left his feet for the hit so he’s likely going to face a suspension. He's a repeat offender, so he could face 10 games. Brendan Shanahan suspended Torres before … [Read more...] about Flashback: Coyotes Raffi Torres hit on Blackhawks Hossa (video)