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Have Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk lost their magic?

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Cue the voice of Pat Foley in your head. “He shoots, he scores!!!! Hawks win! Hawks win!” As a child of Chicago’s south suburbs I was raised to love and cherish that phrase as well as anything else that came from the voice of Pat Foley. For nearly 30 years, Foley has been calling Chicago Blackhawks games on television and for a number of years simulcasting on radio. … [Read more...] about Have Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk lost their magic?

NHL Central Division pre-Olympic power rankings

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The Chicago Blackhawks is just weeks away from breaking for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and look to be in a dogfight for division supremacy until the last day of the season. The St. Louis Blues have been the improved team they were expected to be, and appear to be poised as a favorite to win the Stanley Cup in June. The still-surprising Colorado Avalanche are in the picture … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division pre-Olympic power rankings

VIDEO: Corey Crawford with RIDICULOUS kick save

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"That's hockey baby!" Yes, Corey Crawford gave us the NHL highlight of the night, maybe the week or month with this ridiculously awesome skate save. "F%^&*ing A right, Chicago! Biggest bunch of beauties in the league...." Corey Crawford saved 32 of the 33 Montreal Canadiens shots he faced in regulation, with this one being the most memorable. Unfortunatley, they still … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Corey Crawford with RIDICULOUS kick save

Who is in, out for Team Canada Hockey?

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Team USA has been in the headlines after their roster announcement following the Winter Classic. Team Canada will dominate those same headlines January 7. Hockey Canada is rich with talent that could easily field two teams. The roster listed below will be broken down into three categories: Goaltenders, Defensemen, and Forwards. Team Canada will take more centers than any … [Read more...] about Who is in, out for Team Canada Hockey?

Patrick Kane in, Brandon Saad out for Team USA Hockey

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Team USA Hockey announced their men’s roster following the Winter Classic yesterday. For Chicago Blackhawk fans, the list of hometown players selected may have felt a little short. Patrick Kane was the lone representative for Chicago while Brandon Saad was left off the roster. Kane was a no-brainer choice for the U.S. team that won silver at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Saad’s … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane in, Brandon Saad out for Team USA Hockey

2014 NHL Winter Classic: Red Wings vs Maple Leafs WORLD RECORD CROWD

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The 2014 NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs might set the new world record for hockey attendance. It will be a home game for the Wings, held at Michigan Stadium, The Big House. The 2014 NHL Winter Classic comes to the home of the Wolverines, which also holds the current record for outdoor hockey attendance: 2011, The Big Chill, Michigan … [Read more...] about 2014 NHL Winter Classic: Red Wings vs Maple Leafs WORLD RECORD CROWD

2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview

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The 2014 Winter Classic will be a "home game" for the Detroit Red Wings. They'll take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the most valuable franchise in all of hockey in an all original six showdown. It will be held at Michigan Stadium, home of UM Wolverines college football. Like I wrote around the New Year, the Wings are the natural next host for the event, and THE BIG HOUSE would … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview