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CSN Chicago’s 25th annual sports awards honoring top Chicago sports figures

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Need somewhere to go this winter once the holiday parties are over? Or something to watch as football season winds down? Some of the biggest chicago sports legends and current stars will be honored at the 25th Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards benefiting the March of Dimes.  The silver anniversary reception, dinner & ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 24th, … [Read more...] about CSN Chicago’s 25th annual sports awards honoring top Chicago sports figures

CSN airing special documentary taking Sports World to the Third World

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Comcast SportsNet will provide viewers with a two-part documentary entitled From the Sports World to the Third World: A Journey to Cambodia, detailing the amazing story of how two Chicago sports industry veterans -- Bulls/Blackhawks/Bears team photographer Bill Smith and Bulls senior director of ticket operations Joe O’Neil -- are changing the lives of hundreds of helpless … [Read more...] about CSN airing special documentary taking Sports World to the Third World

An Ode To The NHL Lockout: Garys Room

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  With the ridiculousness of the past couple days, not to mention last couple months, by the NHL, the owners, and their "glorious" leader, Gary Bettman, some may wonder what is going on inside the commisioner's head.  The league's owners clearly want more money, while the NHLPA is trying to keep as much as possible.  The fans are caught in the middle, almost guaranteed … [Read more...] about An Ode To The NHL Lockout: Garys Room

Denis Savard flourishing as Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador

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Denis Savard may not have been the perfect coach for the Chicago Blackhawks (but he was a decent bench boss at the time for the team), but he is currently flourishing as the team's ambassador. The former center was the biggest star on the team in the 1980s, and his stint as coach in the late 2000s helped revive interest in the team. He just wasn't the guy to bring them the … [Read more...] about Denis Savard flourishing as Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador

Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field: Notre Dame vs. Miami, Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Outdoor hockey is coming to Soldier Field for the first time in the venue’s legendary history.  On Feb. 17, 2013, Soldier Field will play host to the inaugural Hockey City Classic - an outdoor college hockey doubleheader featuring premier programs: University of Notre Dame vs. Miami University and University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin.  Game times will be … [Read more...] about Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field: Notre Dame vs. Miami, Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Outdoor hockey, Hockey City Classic, coming to Soldier Field (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Outdoor hockey is coming to Soldier Field for the first time in the venue’s legendary history.  On Feb. 17, 2013, Soldier Field will play host to the inaugural Hockey City Classic - an outdoor college hockey doubleheader featuring premier programs: University of Notre Dame vs. Miami University and University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin.  Game times will be … [Read more...] about Outdoor hockey, Hockey City Classic, coming to Soldier Field (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

CSN, NBC’s Sarah Kustok joins Twitter, 3,000 followers in 3 days

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It's not often that an individual joining Twitter is news-worthy, but when that individual obtains about 3,000 followers in just three days, it's more than worthy of some online media attention. Such is the case with Comcast Sports Net Chicago's Sarah Kustok (you've seen her on NBC 5 Sports Sunday too). Kustok (@sarahkustok) made her first tweet on NBA Draft night: "Hi … [Read more...] about CSN, NBC’s Sarah Kustok joins Twitter, 3,000 followers in 3 days

2012 NHL Entry Draft Recap and analysis

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The 2012 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry draft was held at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA on June 22nd.  It was a boisterous and passionate crowd in the arena and the events of the 1st round, particularly as it related to trades to include the host Pittsburgh Penguins, didn’t leave anyone disappointed. The draft kicked off with the intrigue as to whether the … [Read more...] about 2012 NHL Entry Draft Recap and analysis