So there's been some obvious trends in this 2010 Stanley Cup Finals- the home team seems to do really well, and every game has been close. In game 5 Sunday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers, the first trend held true, but the second truly did not. The #2 seeded Blackhawks (who had the third most points in the NHL this season) were heavy favorites over … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Flyers finally play like their seedings in game 5
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Fans of Blackhawks down, concerned about game 5
The mood along Madison Street and throughout Blackhawk Nation is markedly different than it was just one week ago. Last week, in Chicago fans' minds, the Hawks had already won the Stanley Cup. The next four games were a mere formality. Now, however, that opinion has turned from supreme confidence to overwhelming worry. The worry that Blackhawks fans are feeling today is not … [Read more...] about Fans of Blackhawks down, concerned about game 5
BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
If one thing can be said of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals match-up of goaltenders it's this- no one expected these two (Chicago Blackhawks: Antti Niemi and Philadelphia Flyers: Michael Leighton) to be here. Cristobal Huet, the Hawks' multi-million dollar man with serious self-confidence issues was the team's starter up until midseason when the stellar rookie Niemi replaced … [Read more...] about BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2
During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2
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!
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!!!
NHL Western Conference Finals: by the numbers
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 trends and numbers to monitor. Here's a look at how these guys got here, and what streaks to keep your eye on during the series: … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Finals: by the numbers
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!
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