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
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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
NHL Western Conference Finals Scorecard
by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy Today the Western Conference Finals begin with the Chicago Blackhawks lining up against the San Jose Sharks. There is no shortage of story lines for this series (such as former Badger linemates playing against each other or the mayors of each city making lame wagers on the series winner) but sometimes you need to just compare the teams on … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Finals Scorecard
Chicago Blackhawks Need to Dictate Pace to Win Game 6
by Peter Christian Game 5 was supposed to be a treat for the hometown fans. It was supposed to be final dagger to the Vancouver Canucks 2010 Stanley Cup hopes. For the Blackhawks, it wasn't either of those. The Canucks scored early and were able to establish their pace and style on the game. For the Hawks, they looked nothing like the team that had just taken it to the … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Need to Dictate Pace to Win Game 6
8 Things to Watch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference
by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy Sure, the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs started two days ago and sure Vick and I could have made you aware of these tidbits of knowledge prior to game 1 of 7 of the 8 first round series, but we didn't. Just consider that we put a little more effort and research into our analysis than anyone else (not that we did, just tell yourself that as you … [Read more...] about 8 Things to Watch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference