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Kane & Toews Awkwardly Pick up Fictional Women in HORRIBLE Ad

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Have you seen the new Dell web ad featuring Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? It is AWKWARD! It's plot centers around two young, famous multi-millionaires making a poor and stilted attempt to pick up three women with their tech toy. In other words, it's really stupid and bizarre and I understand why it got pulled from YouTube. I'm sure the police … [Read more...] about Kane & Toews Awkwardly Pick up Fictional Women in HORRIBLE Ad

Blackhawks End Two Streaks In One Night

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It’s no new news that the Blackhawks are off to a slow start, but slow is an understatement at this point. Sunday night was the first home win since October 27th—that’s eighteen days between home victories. Last year, they lost all of eight home games in the entire season, taking full advantage of home ice.  This year, the Hawks were on a four-game home losing streak and … [Read more...] about Blackhawks End Two Streaks In One Night

Can the Blackhawks Recover From Their Stanley Cup Hangover?

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It still may be too early to call it but it looks like the Blackhawks are in for a rough season. Following their four-game winning streak, they played several inconsistent games. Following Wednesday night’s disappointing loss to the New Jersey Devils, the league’s worst team, spirits sank low in the locker room. After the three-game losing streak on home ice, the player’s were … [Read more...] about Can the Blackhawks Recover From Their Stanley Cup Hangover?

Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Leddy Not Ready for Big Leagues?

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This past Sunday, Chicago Blackhawks’ rookie defenseman Nick Leddy, acquired midseason last year from the Minnesota Wild, was sent to Rockford of the AHL: a decision that still has fans scratching their heads. At nineteen, Leddy was the youngest defenseman to appear in a Blackhawks’ season-opening game since 1999.  Despite his young age and inexperience, Leddy has managed … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Leddy Not Ready for Big Leagues?

Suspension of Blackhawks’ Hjalmarsson: Punishment Does Not Fit the Crime

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Hockey is a physical game, that’s a given. Lose a tooth, spill a little blood—it happens. There is, however, a line to be drawn. Blindside hits are one of the most disgraceful things a player can do. It breaks almost every code in the unwritten hockey handbook. Not only is it embarrassing for the player, but it’s embarrassing for the team as well. Not to mention, the loyal fans … [Read more...] about Suspension of Blackhawks’ Hjalmarsson: Punishment Does Not Fit the Crime

2010–2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

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It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out.  The hockey sweaters that is.  Well maybe not today exactly in Chicago- it's actually perfect and 75 out today. And it'll be almost 80 this weekend. But eventually, probably a few games into the regular season, it will get cold, and it will be officially hockey season. Opening Day of the … [Read more...] about 2010–2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

NHL Season Preview: Central Division

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It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out.  The hockey sweaters that is.  From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come.  Today, we take a look at the Central Division, the Chicago … [Read more...] about NHL Season Preview: Central Division

Sports Media & Youtube: The Sports Bank Greatest Video Hits Collection

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Back when I purchased my FlipShare Camcorder, I knew it would be the greatest toy ever. 62 videos later, and numerous vids I've shot, produced and uploaded to YouTube have gone well over 1,000 views. And here, I present you with the greatest hits collection. Starting with the most blogged about individual in TSB history- Chicago native, Ohio State legend, national college … [Read more...] about Sports Media & Youtube: The Sports Bank Greatest Video Hits Collection

Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday

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It may have been in the low 90s in The Chi today, but hockey preseason has already begun, believe it or not. Now you may have a less than optimistic perspective on the Blackhawks' upcoming season, due to the fact they gave away assets and weapons like Russia after the Berlin Wall crumbled, but remember this- the cup is still here. And sport's most cherished and recognizable … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday