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St. Patrick’s Day Sports Gaffes: Wayne Rooney, Danica Patrick, Chicago Wolves

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Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Today we look at some of the ways that various sports figures and teams have gotten into the spirit of the holiday over the years, but with the end result being less than ideal. We've got three examples to share, starting with Manchester United, Everton and Three Lions legend Wayne Rooney. Then we'll move on to minor league hockey team the … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Sports Gaffes: Wayne Rooney, Danica Patrick, Chicago Wolves

Chicago Wolves end March on winning streak

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The old adage ‘In like a lion, out like a lamb’ applied to the Chicago Wolves venture through March, but a but differently. A slow start to the month turned into a scoring outage, followed by a five-game winning streak against conference opponents. Chicago enters the final stretch of the regular season in the seventh spot of the Western Conference standings. … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves end March on winning streak

Chicago Wolves with no answers for scoring issues, add to roster

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The Chicago Wolves have been lacking in the goal department and it is hurting their playoff chances. The goal scoring scarcity has been apparent on home ice as well. The Wolves have been shut out in three of their last seven games overall and continue to miss out on solid scoring opportunities in front of the net. Sunday’s loss to division rival Rockford was no … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves with no answers for scoring issues, add to roster

Jordan Binnington taking advantage of opportunity with Wolves

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‘Next man up’ is a cliché used often in sports, but for Chicago Wolves goaltender Jordan Binnington being next on the depth chart has given him a chance to keep the Wolves in the AHL playoff hunt. The 21-year old Ontario native has posted an 18-11-3 record this season, with majority of the decisions coming in the past two months. Binnington has started a franchise-record 15 … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington taking advantage of opportunity with Wolves

Chicago Wolves end January with a bang

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The Chicago Wolves finished their up-and-down January with a win/loss against in-state foe the Rockford IceHogs, ending/extending their losing streak at three games. Saturday’s game was Chicago’s first after a five game road trip. The team went 2-2-1 away from the Allstate Arena during that time, and 5-5-1-1 overall. The Wolves enter February locked in a battle for the … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves end January with a bang

Brent Sopel reaches games played milestone with Chicago Wolves

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Brent Sopel returned to Chicago to continue his playing career and has now accomplished something that establishes his longevity. On December 3, 2014 versus the Lake Erie Monsters, Brent Sopel played in his 1,000th career professional hockey game. To honor the feat, the Chicago Wolves will honor Sopel prior to the team’s game on January 3rd versus the Rockford IceHogs. … [Read more...] about Brent Sopel reaches games played milestone with Chicago Wolves

Former Blackhawks D Brent Sopel keeps dream alive in Chicago

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Brent Sopel is playing hockey again in Chicago. It isn’t with the obvious team, either. The Calgary, Alberta native officially signed with the Chicago Wolves on October 10, and has played in each of the team’s first four games. After a three year stint in the Kontinental Hockey League, Sopel decided it was time to return to North America. The 37-year old Sopel is now in his … [Read more...] about Former Blackhawks D Brent Sopel keeps dream alive in Chicago

Chicago Wolves impressive despite three game weekend

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The Chicago Wolves had the daunting task of playing three games in three nights this past weekend. Despite the unusual scheduling, the Wolves played like a team looking to make a deep playoff run. The team took five of a possible six points. The opponents? Playoff teams from Rockford and division-leading Grand Rapids. “I’m tired,” said forward Ty Rattie. “Well deserved day … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves impressive despite three game weekend