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 And pretty soon, they could make the San Jose Sharks as outdated and useless as a 286 CPU.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
Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks
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
Chicago Ruling Czar Daley makes cliched bet with San Jose
Mayor (well, actually ruling Emperor) Richard M. Daley wagered a package of local food, drink and other products with the Mayor of San Jose on the success of the Chicago Blackhawks in the upcoming Western Conference Finals against the San Jose Sharks. “The excitement over the Blackhawks has been great for the city of Chicago,” Daley said in a City Hall news conference at … [Read more...] about Chicago Ruling Czar Daley makes cliched bet with San Jose
Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks pits Badger vs. Badger
by Peter Christian The last time both Adam Burish and Joe Pavelski stepped on the same ice with this much on the line was April 8th, 2006. It was as teammates and linemates for the Wisconsin Badgers in the National Championship Game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. I was there, but this story isn't about me. Now, a little more than 4 years later, both players are ready … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks pits Badger vs. Badger
Scandalous, Hilarious and Outrageous Chicago Blackhawks Stories
By Paul M. Banks The 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks have been very good at playing hockey so far. They've also done a great job generating colorful headlines off the ice. Hawks players have spent the past year engaging in various behaviors that have made for AWESOME copy; from a sports blog perspective. Tomorrow, they'll commence their Western Conference Finals series against … [Read more...] about Scandalous, Hilarious and Outrageous Chicago Blackhawks Stories
Familiarity breeds contempt in Hawks-Sharks Series
By Paul M. Banks In two days, the Chicago Blackhawks will start their battle with the San Jose Sharks for Western Conference supremacy. And when the gauntlet is thrown down, there will be lots of commonalities and bonds between the two warring factions. Here are a few ties that bind: … [Read more...] about Familiarity breeds contempt in Hawks-Sharks Series
NHL Western Conference Finals: by the numbers
By Paul M. Banks In two days, the Chicago Blackhawks will start their battle with the San Jose Sharks for Western Conference supremacy. And when the gauntlet is thrown down, there will be lots of trends and numbers to monitor. Here's a look at how these guys got here, and what streaks to keep your eye on during the series: … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Finals: by the numbers
Blackhawks vs. Sharks: grab your bag- it’s on!
By Paul M. Banks One year to the exact date, the Chicago Blackhawks have eliminated the Vancouver Canucks from the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Again, it's in the Western Conference semis, once again it's 4 games to 2. They beat VAN at GM place by a 5-1 margin, matching their record on the road this postseason. In both series so far, the Hawks were more about getting the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks vs. Sharks: grab your bag- it’s on!