The Chicago Blackhawks embarked on their sixth annual fan convention July 26, and more than a few fans showed up. I did what any self-respecting person would do and pay more than their fair share of money to attend the convention. I showed up with a couple of friends, went through the painfully long check-in line, and cringed at the length of the line for opening ceremonies at … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Convention Day 1 Recap
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Team USA Hockey selects 48-man roster for Olympic camp
Team USA hockey announced its 48-man roster on “Olympic Monday.” Other hockey powerhouses such as Hockey Canada and Russia released their camp rosters, as well. The U.S. will have to choose from one of, if not it’s deepest talent pool ever. The roster, listed below, consists of 6 goaltenders, 18 defensemen, and 24 forwards. … [Read more...] about Team USA Hockey selects 48-man roster for Olympic camp
Canadian national hockey team flexes muscles with camp invites
The Canadian national hockey team announced its 47-player roster for the country’s orientation camp, and boy is there a lot of talent. Fans and experts joke that Hockey Canada could field three teams and place with all three. Well take a look at the invitees and imagine how good the roster would be with snubs such as Jamie Benn, Jarome Iginla, and James Reimer, among others. … [Read more...] about Canadian national hockey team flexes muscles with camp invites
Chicago Blackhawks Schedule: Games you cannot miss
Among a slew of announcements July 19, the Chicago Blackhawks and National Hockey League released their 2013-14 schedule. The Chicago Blackhawks schedule includes 17 nationally televised games, a game at Soldier Field, and at least one game against every team in the league. Here are a handful of games and stretches you cannot miss. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Schedule: Games you cannot miss
Justin Bieber stepped on the Blackhawks Logo WHO CARES???!!!!
I hate Justin Bieber as much as you do. I hate the "Biebs," the Bieber hair style, Beliebers etc. I'm so sick of all of them. To say I hate Justin Bieber isn't really true, I just don't care. Neither should you. So I'm sick of. Who cares if Justin Bieber touched the Stanley Cup? It's a trophy, not your wife's vagina. And you know what I DO NOT CARE AT ALL about you touching the … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber stepped on the Blackhawks Logo WHO CARES???!!!!
Don’t YOU DARE Step on the Blackhawks Locker Room Logo! EVER!
When you cover the Chicago Blackhawks, you encounter one distinctive, but vastly underreported ritual that takes place inside the Blackhawks’ locker room. On that carpeted floor is a beautiful, large Indian head logo; and if any one steps on it, a curse or pox shall come upon them!!!!! One day, I did my best to avoid stepping on it while also trying to navigate a media throng, … [Read more...] about Don’t YOU DARE Step on the Blackhawks Locker Room Logo! EVER!
Blackhawks, Badgers icon Chris Chelios enters Hall of Fame
Chris Chelios entering the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto is a special moment for the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Wisconsin Badgers. Chelios is the first UW hockey alum enshrined alongside the likes of Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux. Chelios skated in his record-tying 26th and final season in the NHL during the 2009-10 campaign. He … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Badgers icon Chris Chelios enters Hall of Fame
Bruins cast off Tyler Seguin: rather dumb and socially backward
As if Boston sports needed more bad news. Boston athletes were generating enough negative PR as it is. Enter Tyler Seguin. Well exit Tyler Seguin, he does so many dumb things that he got himself traded out of town to the Dallas Stars. Mostly because he's such a party animal. To be fair, Tyler Seguin is pretty dumb when he's sober too. His partying got so bad that the Bruins … [Read more...] about Bruins cast off Tyler Seguin: rather dumb and socially backward
Chicago Blackhawks busy Day 1 of NHL free agency
The Chicago Blackhawks kept the revolving door moving on Day 1 of the NHL free agency period. Including Chicago’s signings, 60 deals were struck in roughly eight hours. What is more astonishing is the $394, 875, 000 included in the contracts. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks busy Day 1 of NHL free agency
Free Agency period looms large for Chicago Blackhawks (UPDATE 7/5)
(7/5): As of 1:00 p.m., Ray Emery has moved on from Chicago, signing with the Philadelphia Flyers for 1 year, $1.65 million. Blackhawks could give him that money, but not the chance to start like Philly could. Blackhawks have brought back Michal Handzus on a one year, $1 million deal that includes a no move clause. It looks like Chicago is set up the middle with Toews, Handzus, … [Read more...] about Free Agency period looms large for Chicago Blackhawks (UPDATE 7/5)