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)
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2011 NHL Western Conference Finals Preview
2011 NHL Western Conference Finals Preview The Eastern Conference Finals kicked off last night with the fifth seeded Tampa Bay Lightning knocking off the third seed Boston Bruins in Boston. Check out the preview for it here. Tonight, the President's Trophy winning Vancouver Canucks host the second seeded San Jose Sharks in the first game of the Western … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Western Conference Finals Preview
2011 NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview
2011 NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview The Eastern Conference Finals drop the puck tonight with the fifth seeded Tampa Bay Lightning squaring off with the third seed Boston Bruins in Boston. Tomorrow, the President's Trophy winning Vancouver Canucks host the second seeded San Jose Sharks in the first game of the Western Conference Finals. For a … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview
Sharks vs. Canucks: First NHL Conf Finals Strictly in Pacific Time Zone
We've now arrived to the Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff finals and a battle that pits the no. 1 and 2 playoff seeds, respectively, in the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks. Would we want it any other way? … [Read more...] about Sharks vs. Canucks: First NHL Conf Finals Strictly in Pacific Time Zone
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
Marian Hossa Hex wears off with 2 more wins
One of the Stanley Cup storylines being run into the ground during the 2010 Finals revolves around the Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa, and the fact that he was on the last two Stanley Cup losers. On Memorial Day, Hossa himself took a big step towards laying that oft-repeated storyline to eternal rest. By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about Marian Hossa Hex wears off with 2 more wins
Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!
The NHL just announced the schedule for the 2010 Stanley Cup Final between the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia Flyers. Based on their superior regular-season performance, the Blackhawks will host Games One and Two of the Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games Five and Seven, if necessary. Games Three and Four … [Read more...] about Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!
Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks pits Badger vs. Badger
by Peter Christian The last time both Adam Burish and Joe Pavelski stepped on the same ice with this much on the line was April 8th, 2006. It was as teammates and linemates for the Wisconsin Badgers in the National Championship Game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. I was there, but this story isn't about me. Now, a little more than 4 years later, both players are ready … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks pits Badger vs. Badger