During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman (Exclusive Interview)
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Two Sides of the Coin: Chicago Blackhawks Edition
The Chicago Blackhawks are competing for the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1992 and looking for their first Stanley Cup Championship since 1961. Facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers will be no easy task, even with home ice advantage and the better regular season record. Of course, there is two sides to every coin and in this match-up it's no different as there are … [Read more...] about Two Sides of the Coin: Chicago Blackhawks Edition
Stanley Cup Final Media Day (Audio and Video)
Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
The Chicago Blackhawks will compete in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1992, and the 11th time overall in franchise history. -In winning Games 1 and 2 in San Jose, the Blackhawks extended their postseason road win streak to seven games, tying the NHL record. It is the most road wins overall in a single postseason for Chicago. -22-year old Jonathan … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!
The NHL just announced the schedule for the 2010 Stanley Cup Final between the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia Flyers. Based on their superior regular-season performance, the Blackhawks will host Games One and Two of the Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games Five and Seven, if necessary. Games Three and Four … [Read more...] about Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!
Bandwagon Blackhawks fans: WATCH these videos!
Now that the Chicago Blackhawks have reached their first Stanley Cup since well, the last time was so long ago I wasn't even interested in girls yet, the already crowded bandwagon is about to become to OVERLOADED. On Sunday the Hawks swept the "best team" in the NHL, the one-seeded San Jose Sharks, to qualify for their first final since 1992. The city will soon be even more … [Read more...] about Bandwagon Blackhawks fans: WATCH these videos!
Chicago Blackhawks welcome Dave Bolland to the spotlight.
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was a statement game for the Chicago Blackhawks. It showcased Antti Niemi as the true star of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It featured Jonathan Toews setting a new franchise record for a point in twelve straight playoff games. It proved that the Blackhawks were the better team in the series and it allowed the Hawks to put the series in … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks welcome Dave Bolland to the spotlight.
Blackhawks Big 2 (Kane, Toews) Control Game 2
It was the Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane show during the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 game 2 victory at San Jose. The Hawks' two most iconic players zipped around the ice in Silicon Valley like an Intel core i7 processor. And pretty soon, they could make the San Jose Sharks as outdated and useless as a 286 CPU. (Apologies for the tech nerd metaphors, hey, when in San Jose). Two is … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Big 2 (Kane, Toews) Control Game 2
BlackHawks’ Goalie Antti Niemi Grows Up
By Paul M. Banks Heading into game one of the Western Conference Finals, Chicago Blackhawks rookie goaltender Antti Niemi had not faced the opposing San Jose Sharks this season. But after turning back 44 of the 45 shots he faced, Niemi showed that he has all the resolve and experience he needs. … [Read more...] about BlackHawks’ Goalie Antti Niemi Grows Up
Q Stache breaks down Blackhawks Game 1 Victory
By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in game one of the Western Conference Finals was huge. Actually it was HUGE!!!! The second city needs to savor this Hawks playoff run as long as possible, because it appears that both the White Sox and Cubs are going absolutely nowhere this season. On the same weekend the Hawks took a 1-0 in their … [Read more...] about Q Stache breaks down Blackhawks Game 1 Victory