Danica Patrick showed off some hockey skills tonight (I'm sorry "last night," technically, as I'm writing this at 1:48 am CDT on May 1st, and she scored her goal somewhere around 8:30 ish pm CDT April 30th). You gotta love Twitter timelines and WordPress time stamps. Danica Patrick showed up for Game 1 of the Chicago Blackhawks series with the Minnesota Wild, sitting in the … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick scores a goal at Blackhawks playoff game (video)
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NHL partners with gay rights group You Can Play
The NHL is partnering with the You Can Play Project for what is likely the biggest promotional campaign ever by a four major sport league in support of gay rights, The New York Times reports. The NHL is taking a big step forward ahead of MLB, NFL and the NBA. You Can Play is an organization dedicated to fighting homophobia in sports, and the locker room is certainly one … [Read more...] about NHL partners with gay rights group You Can Play
Boston Lockdown: Bruins, Red Sox games officially cancelled
Boston lockdown. B Strong as the entire city of Boston and it's surrounding suburbs are urging its citizens to remain inside as they continue hunting for the surviving suspect from the Boston marathon bombing. The Boston lockdown includes a no-fly-zone and both the Boston Bruins contest vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Red Sox taking on the K.C. Royals have been … [Read more...] about Boston Lockdown: Bruins, Red Sox games officially cancelled
Blackhawks game at Soldier Field part of outdoor NHL Lollapalooza
The NHL is in the final planning stages of a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins for March 1, 2014 at Solider Field. The contest at the home of the Chicago Bears from the NFL is part of a six-game series of outdoor hockey contests. In other words, the Blackhawks playing outside versus Pittsburgh will be one of many. Think of it as an NHL outdoor … [Read more...] about Blackhawks game at Soldier Field part of outdoor NHL Lollapalooza
Blackhawks goalie controversy: Corey Crawford or Ray Emery?
Last season Chicago Blackhawks fans saw both Corey Crawford and Ray Emery struggle from time to time, not making the big saves when they needed to. Also, last season came to a devastatingly short end when Corey Crawford let in a very soft overtime goal that knocked the Blackhawks out of the playoffs early for the second straight year; after winning the Cup in 2010. However, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks goalie controversy: Corey Crawford or Ray Emery?
Blackhawks Clinch Central Division and Season Sweep the Red Wings
Not only did the Chicago Blackhawks clinch first in the Central Division Friday night, but they completed a regular season sweep of the hated rival Detroit Red Wings. The Blackhawks will finish the regular season 4-0-0 against the Red Wings. They are 14-0-1 against everyone else in their division, with only the St. Louis Blues stealing a point from them. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Clinch Central Division and Season Sweep the Red Wings
Frozen Four Preview: Championship Edition
The 2013 Frozen Four has become more than a battle for the national championship, it's become a battle for the state of Connecticut. The Frozen Four semifinals saw both Yale and Quinnipiac advancing with victories, giving each school a shot at their first NCAA hockey title. This will be the fourth meeting between the conference rivals this year. The game will be … [Read more...] about Frozen Four Preview: Championship Edition
Frozen Four Preview: Semifinal Edition
If your feeling a bit lost without the NCAA basketball tournaments, you're in luck. A form of March Madness is still out there. Catch it now! The 2013 Frozen Four is here, from the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The national semifinals will take place on Thursday, April 11. The championship game will be Saturday, April 13. All these games will … [Read more...] about Frozen Four Preview: Semifinal Edition
Patrick Sharp returns as Blackhawks blank Minnesota Wild
Patrick Sharp was back and on top of his game as the Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Minnesota Wild 1-0 up in St. Paul, Minnesota. Although he didn't get on the score sheet, Patrick Sharp tallied the Hawks' only hit in the 1st period, a big crush on Wild star Zach Parise. What should have fans furious is that Patrick Sharp was the victim of what should have been a boarding … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp returns as Blackhawks blank Minnesota Wild
Blackhawks intro CGI video is really cool
These keep getting better every year. The Chicago Blackhawks introduction videos. The "hit the ice" videos that show Blackhawks players in Chicago CGIed into a Chicago landscape. With very dramatic music. I loved that this year's Blackhawks video includes the Chicago Board of Trade/Options Exchange. They can ditch the Bluesmobile from the vid though. The extreme … [Read more...] about Blackhawks intro CGI video is really cool