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!!!
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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
Blackhawks advance to face Canucks- AGAIN!
The Chicago Blackhawks have advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals with a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday night at Bridgestone Arena. The win secured a 4-games-to-2 win in their first-round series and a meeting with the Vancouver Canucks in the Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive season. Chicago will host Games 1 and 2 of the series, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks advance to face Canucks- AGAIN!
2010 NHL Playoff Study Guide
by Bryan Vickroy Game on!!! The greatness that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs has arrived for everyone to revel in. The most exciting hockey of the year, coupled with the most intense drama in sports allows us to enjoy hockey well into the summer. This years cast of characters include some regulars, along with some new stars looking to shine for the first time on the big … [Read more...] about 2010 NHL Playoff Study Guide
8 Things to Watch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference
by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy Sure, the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs started two days ago and sure Vick and I could have made you aware of these tidbits of knowledge prior to game 1 of 7 of the 8 first round series, but we didn't. Just consider that we put a little more effort and research into our analysis than anyone else (not that we did, just tell yourself that as you … [Read more...] about 8 Things to Watch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference
NHL Playoff Pairings Set: Blackhawks vs. Predators in Rd 1
By Paul M. Banks Hockey fans, we got everything you need listed here: the matchups, seedings, venues, dates, start times for ALL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Games. We also have a mini-preview of the Blackhawks series vs. Nashville The Chicago Blackhawks will launch the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs when they face the Nashville Predators in the best-of-seven Western Conference … [Read more...] about NHL Playoff Pairings Set: Blackhawks vs. Predators in Rd 1
It’s Ok to root for Chris Chelios
By Paul M. Banks One of the weirdest aspects of a rivalry is when a player changes teams, and goes to his former team’s bitterest of rivals. Even though he’s been wearing a Detroit Red Wings sweater now for 9 years (the same number of years he was “committed to the Indian”) when Chris Chelios came to town and you just had to root for him, even though he helped do the … [Read more...] about It’s Ok to root for Chris Chelios
Stanley Cup Finals Preview
By Ailyn Diaz, of Hockey Chics and Big Hair Hockey Show It’s rematch time for the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins, face to face, yet again in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Detroit Red Wings are looking to extend their dynasty with back-to-back Stanley Cup wins. They accomplished a similar feat 11 years ago while the Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to win their … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals Preview