With every postseason win, the Chicago Blackhawks take another step towards drinking the blessed waters residing within Lord Stanley’s Cup. The possibility of tasting these pure waters lifts the spirits of Windy City Citizens still yearning for a ray of light to guide them through the dark devastation brought on by the Great Chicago Fire in October of 1871. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks triumph helps Chicago recover from Great Fire of 1871 (SATIRE)
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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)
Ten Truths For The 2013 NHL Season
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out ten things you need to … [Read more...] about Ten Truths For The 2013 NHL Season
Red Wings Brian Rafalski Expected To Retire
Red Wings Brian Rafalski Expected To Announce Retirement Wednesday The Detroit Red Wings have announced a press conference for 11:00am Wednesday at Joe Louis Arena where it is expected that defenseman Brian Rafalski will announce his retirement from the National Hockey League after eleven seasons. This was Rafalski's fourth season in Detroit after … [Read more...] about Red Wings Brian Rafalski Expected To Retire
Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday
It may have been in the low 90s in The Chi today, but hockey preseason has already begun, believe it or not. Now you may have a less than optimistic perspective on the Blackhawks' upcoming season, due to the fact they gave away assets and weapons like Russia after the Berlin Wall crumbled, but remember this- the cup is still here. And sport's most cherished and recognizable … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday
Stanley Cup riding Shotgun at Gas Station (Picture)
Last weekend -- the cup spent a day with NHL star Dustin Byfuglien -- who played on the Chicago Blackhawks squad when they won the championship this year. Dude was rollin' around Roseau, Minnesota when he decided to make a gas run -- and brought Stanley along for the ride. … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup riding Shotgun at Gas Station (Picture)
Blackhawks, Stanley Cup coming to Wrigley Tomorrow
The Stanley Cup is coming to Wrigley Field. "The Cup" will be meet the BP Crosstown Cup as the Chicago Cubs will honor the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks in a pregame ceremony when the Cubs play the Chicago White Sox this Sunday, June 13 at 7:05 p.m. CDT. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Stanley Cup coming to Wrigley Tomorrow
Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition
Nuggets, tidbits, facts and figures relating to the Chicago Blackhawks cup run. Prior to winning last last night, the Hawks had lost each of their past five Final series, in 1962 (to Toronto), 1965, 1971 and 1973 (to Montreal) and 1992 (to Pittsburgh). Stanley Cup Wins Since NHL's Founding in 1917-18 23 – Montreal Canadiens * 13 – Toronto Maple Leafs * 11 – Detroit … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition
Cup Clincher highest watched NHL game since the 70s
2010 Stanley Cup Final Game 6 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers on NBC Sports was the most-watched and highest-rated NHL game in 36 years. Last night’s game – which saw the Blackhawks defeat the Flyers, 4-3, on a goal by Patrick Kane 4:06 into overtime to give Chicago its first Stanley Cup since 1961 and end the NHL’s longest championship drought – … [Read more...] about Cup Clincher highest watched NHL game since the 70s
Numbers and Records to watch this Stanley Cup Finals
This is for the hockey geeks tonight watching game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers. Here are the numbers, records, trends and just overall factoids you'll want to pay attention to. … [Read more...] about Numbers and Records to watch this Stanley Cup Finals