The Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings meet again. Just like in 2013, the Hawks and Kings will play for the chance to represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Final. Both teams faced stiff competition to get to this point. The Kings took out the top two seeds in the Pacific Division in Anaheim and San Jose. The Blackhawks beat everyone’s “darling” St. Louis … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks-L.A. Kings: Part Deux
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Farewell, Minnesota Wild- you were very boring to watch anyway
The Minnesota Wild were eliminated last night by the Chicago Blackhawks and have taken their rightful place in the footnote section of the 2013-14 NHL season. That is where they belong, and for the second time in as many seasons, Zach Parise and company watched as Patrick Kane, Corey Crawford, and the defending Cup champs skated off the ice knowing that they get to play at … [Read more...] about Farewell, Minnesota Wild- you were very boring to watch anyway
What Chicago Blackhawks fans should expect in game 6 and beyond
The Chicago Blackhawks had to hold on to home ice advantage against a surging Minnesota Wild team, and they did. I won’t waste time with the newspaper game recap story atuff and get to my analysis of the past few games. Corey Crawford showed why he is one of the more trustworthy goaltenders in the playoffs and the league. Aside from the odd/bad goal scored by Erik Haula in … [Read more...] about What Chicago Blackhawks fans should expect in game 6 and beyond
Chicago Blackhawks get lucky in facing the Wild next
The Chicago Blackhawks dispatched the St. Louis Blues much like the way a body dispatches a St. Paul sandwich: quickly. Their reward is facing the Minnesota Wild. The wannabe North Stars eliminated the defensively inept Colorado Avalanche, who despite winning the newly arranged Central Division, regressed in time for when the lights shone brightest upon them. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks get lucky in facing the Wild next
Caley Chelios, Chris Chelios daughter, continues family athletic tradition
Caley Chelios is one of four Chelios offspring continuing the athletic tradition of their famous father. Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios was in attendance, as his daughter Caley Chelios, a Northwestern lacrosse defender, saw some playing time in the Friendly Confines. NU defeated USC 12-7 last night in front of about 5,000 people. Caley hails from Detroit, where her dad … [Read more...] about Caley Chelios, Chris Chelios daughter, continues family athletic tradition
Chicago Blackhawks will benefit from minor moves
The Chicago Blackhawks were linked to a handful of familiar names heading towards the NHL trade deadline Wednesday afternoon. Ryan Kesler, Martin Brodeur, and David Legwand were all attached to trade talks involving the Hawks. In the spirit of not rocking the boat, general manager Stan Bowman made trades that made minimal ripples to the roster. Draft picks, Peter Regin, … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks will benefit from minor moves
Chicago Blackhawks: What to expect going forward
Thank God the Chicago Blackhawks and NHL are back. The lackluster Winter Olympics hockey tournament will give way to what really matters: the push towards the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Blackhawks are in very good position to make another run at the Cup, but there are a few things to take note of prior to the postseason. The Hawks head to the Big Apple to take on the New York … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks: What to expect going forward
Have Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk lost their magic?
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?
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 Stanley Cup helps Chicago recover from Fire of 1871 (parody)
(note: this opening paragraph is obviously parody) With a win tonight the Chicago Blackhawks will take another step towards drinking the blessed waters residing within Lord Stanley’s Cup. With just five more wins, the tasting of these pure waters will lift the spirits of Windy City citizens still yearning for a ray of light to get them through the dark devastation brought on … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Stanley Cup helps Chicago recover from Fire of 1871 (parody)