Wow, this is your captain Jonathan Toews speaking. The leader of your Chicago Blackhawks totally flattens this poor kid in the middle of this youth hockey camp. I love how the television reporter is just so blase about this shoulder check. Please Tazer don't hurt 'em. Toews wasn't trying to kill the kid, and obviously he went easy on the kid, but HE'S TEN! WTF?! … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews CHECKS 10 Year Old Kid (Video)
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Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
The Chicago Blackhawks will compete in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1992, and the 11th time overall in franchise history. -In winning Games 1 and 2 in San Jose, the Blackhawks extended their postseason road win streak to seven games, tying the NHL record. It is the most road wins overall in a single postseason for Chicago. -22-year old Jonathan … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
Blackhawks Big 2 (Kane, Toews) Control Game 2
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 And pretty soon, they could make the San Jose Sharks as outdated and useless as a 286 CPU.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
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
I actually started “Don’t Toews me Bro”
By Paul M. Banks As the Chicago Blackhawks took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Vancouver Canucks Friday night, all eyes were on "Captain Serious" Jonathan Toews. "Taser" had 3 goals and 2 assists Friday night, leading the Hawks to a HUGE 7-4 win over Vancouver. So as everyone in the second city deems Toews the new local deity, you'll hear a lot of people using the … [Read more...] about I actually started “Don’t Toews me Bro”
Busting Hockey’s #1 Myth: Unpronouncable Names
By Peter Christian Every hockey fan has heard it at least once. Most have heard it a handful of times. The "it" I'm referring to is the lamest excuse to not watch the NHL on the planet. It's the "I can't pronounce the player's names" excuse. I've heard it everywhere. From family members who watched me grow up playing the sport to national sports figures and writers who … [Read more...] about Busting Hockey’s #1 Myth: Unpronouncable Names
Mixed Reviews on Blackhawks Moves
By Paul M. Banks It’s the 4th of July, ready for some hockey? It’s time to celebrate America’s Birthday by vivisecting the roster decisions made by one of the premier franchises in Canada’s national game. On July 1st, “Canada Day” or their version of Independence Day the Hawks made the biggest headlines in the NHL as the league officially opened its free agency period. I … [Read more...] about Mixed Reviews on Blackhawks Moves
Dale Tallon: Architect of Blackhawks Success
By Paul M. Banks Heading into 2008-09, the season of Chicago Blackhawks renaissance, it was thought in certain circles that Hawks General Manager Dale Tallon could be on the way out. Tallon was more Bill Wirtz’s guy than he was Rocky Wirtz’s guy. After NHL coaching legend Scotty Bowman joined the Hawks organization (pronounced “organ-I-zation” in Canadian English) as … [Read more...] about Dale Tallon: Architect of Blackhawks Success