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Pronger Fires Back at Blackhawks’ Burish

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Blackhawks winger Adam Burish is what we call in the biz, “a golden quote.”  He never holds back what he is thinking and is never afraid to stir the pot like he did after Chicago won the Stanley Cup.  The former Wisconsin Badger pretty much said what most Hawks fans were thinking about Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger calling him “the biggest idiot in the league” and saying he … [Read more...] about Pronger Fires Back at Blackhawks’ Burish

Coach Quenneville’s house gets Toilet Papered

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And you thought Kris Ver Steeg's attempt at rap was silly and unnecessary (it was) but seriously- Why would someone do this to Coach Q's house? How could someone TP the Q Stache after all that he just accomplished and why? Are there a lot of Flyer fans living in his neighborhood? After the 'hawks won the Cup Wednesday some fans celebrated with a good ole fashioned tp party … [Read more...] about Coach Quenneville’s house gets Toilet Papered

Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition

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Nuggets, tidbits, facts and figures relating to the Chicago Blackhawks cup run. Prior to winning last last night, the Hawks had lost each of their past five Final series, in 1962 (to Toronto), 1965, 1971 and 1973 (to Montreal) and 1992 (to Pittsburgh). Stanley Cup Wins Since NHL's Founding in 1917-18 23 – Montreal Canadiens * 13 – Toronto Maple Leafs * 11 – Detroit … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition

Cup Clincher highest watched NHL game since the 70s

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2010 Stanley Cup Final Game 6 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers on NBC Sports was the most-watched and highest-rated NHL game in 36 years. Last night’s game – which saw the Blackhawks defeat the Flyers, 4-3, on a goal by Patrick Kane 4:06 into overtime to give Chicago its first Stanley Cup since 1961 and end the NHL’s longest championship drought – … [Read more...] about Cup Clincher highest watched NHL game since the 70s

Celebrating Blackhawks Stanley Cup in Streets of Chicago (Video)

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So this is how the cliche "they're dancing in the streets"originated. Or perhaps you prefer the even more shopworn "with thousands of your closest friends." I told my friends watching the game with me Wednesday night, ever see "Gangs of New York?" Remember when Leo DiCaprio tells Cameron Diaz, the night before the riot: "get ready, this town's gonna burn." I had that feeling … [Read more...] about Celebrating Blackhawks Stanley Cup in Streets of Chicago (Video)

Stanley Cup win makes Blackhawks, Patrick Kane bonafide Rockstars

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It's fitting that Patrick Kane (KANER!!!), the face of the Chicago Blackhawks franchise (and Team USA Hockey) was the man who scored the Stanley Cup clinching goal in overtime. And it was a goal that absolutely NO ONE watching on television was actually aware off. Hell, most of the people on the ice didn't even know it was an actual goal at the time. And this was huge for … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup win makes Blackhawks, Patrick Kane bonafide Rockstars

Blackhawks, Flyers finally play like their seedings in game 5

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So there's been some obvious trends in this 2010 Stanley Cup Finals- the home team seems to do really well, and every game has been close. In game 5 Sunday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers, the first trend held true, but the second truly did not. The #2 seeded Blackhawks (who had the third most points in the NHL this season) were heavy favorites over … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Flyers finally play like their seedings in game 5

Fans of Blackhawks down, concerned about game 5

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The mood along Madison Street and throughout Blackhawk Nation is markedly different than it was just one week ago. Last week, in Chicago fans' minds, the Hawks had already won the Stanley Cup. The next four games were a mere formality. Now, however, that opinion has turned from supreme confidence to overwhelming worry. The worry that Blackhawks fans are feeling today is not … [Read more...] about Fans of Blackhawks down, concerned about game 5