With a resounding 5-0 win in game five, the Chicago Blackhawks took a game from the Vancouver Canucks in their building and got right back in goaltender Roberto Luongo's head. They've out-scored the Canucks 12-2 in the last two games, and 17-11 in the series (yet they still face elimination being down 3-2). Maybe the Chicago fans and their taunts are getting to them? Much … [Read more...] about Blackhawks and Canucks Heading Back to Chicago, UNRULY Fans
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Blackhawks Look 2010 Style, for 1 Night at Least
Like the group of very late 20 century American poets, 98 Degrees once said, "Give me just one night, una noche, I'll give you the time of your life." And for the Chicago Blackhawks, that one night stand was as exciting and as invigorating as possible. Facing their first elimination game since '09, they looked like the NHL Stanley Cup Champions of last year, dominating the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Look 2010 Style, for 1 Night at Least
Canucks Breaking President’s Curse With 2-0 Series Lead On Blackhawks?
Since the 1985-86 season, the NHL has annually awarded the top seeded team of the regular season The President’s Trophy. And every year, there’s always a handful of superstitious fans that insist that the winner of the trophy is cursed in the playoffs. There have been 25 teams, now including Vancouver, that have won the trophy. And of the previous 24, only seven have been … [Read more...] about Canucks Breaking President’s Curse With 2-0 Series Lead On Blackhawks?
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
The Shots are on Vancouver
By Paul M. Banks In the Chicago Blackhawks-Vancouver Canucks Western Conference Semifinal series, most of the statistics are remarkably even. The one exception: shots on goal. The Hawks hold a decisive edge, accumulating a 31 shot advantage. Even though they’ve taken more shots than a college fraternity pledge during hazing week, the numbers of total goals scored in this … [Read more...] about The Shots are on Vancouver
Blackhawks-Canucks Series: Even Strength So Far
By Paul M. Banks With the Chicago Blackhawks capturing the city’s heart this season, numerous second city citizens who previously ignored hockey are now finding themselves to be experts on the sport’s terminology. “Even Strength” is the term used to describe the portion of the game when both teams have the same number of attackers on the ice. It’s also the perfect way to … [Read more...] about Blackhawks-Canucks Series: Even Strength So Far
Hawks-Canucks Playoffs on Big Hair Hockey Talk Show
The Big Hair Hockey Talk Show had me on a guest panelist for their Chicago Blackhawks/Vancouver Canucks preview on Sunday. You can listen to it here. And also check out The Hockey Chics blog here It's panel discussion time again on the Big Hair Hockey Talk Show. Joining us is Canucks Hockey Blog writer, JJ Guerrero (https://www.canuckshockeyblog.com). Also joining us Paul … [Read more...] about Hawks-Canucks Playoffs on Big Hair Hockey Talk Show