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Blackhawks Look 2010 Style, for 1 Night at Least

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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

NHL Season Preview: Northwest Division

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It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out.  The hockey sweaters that is.  From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come.  Today, we take a look at the Northwest Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about NHL Season Preview: Northwest Division

Chicago Blackhawks Need to Dictate Pace to Win Game 6

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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

Chicago Blackhawks Use Dustin Byfuglien as a Blunt Object

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by Peter Christian Chicago Blackhawks fans can breathe a tiny bit easier. Well, they can breathe like they just put on a Breathe Right strip. It's not like they can actually breathe easier but since they're wearing that goofy little band-aid, they at least think they're breathing easier. The game 3 5-2 win in Vancouver was vital for both teams as the series was tied heading … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Use Dustin Byfuglien as a Blunt Object

Vancouver Cabbies receive warning about Patrick Kane’s Arrival

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You knew this was coming. The Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane inspired stories that made the sports blog rounds twice within the past year. The first time was in August when he drunkenly assaulted a cab driver over 20 cents, the second occurred in January when he appeared shirtless in a limo with very mediocre looking women during the Hawks visit to Vancouver. So you knew a … [Read more...] about Vancouver Cabbies receive warning about Patrick Kane’s Arrival

Blackhawks advance to face Canucks- AGAIN!

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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

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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

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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

Vancouver Olympics: Week 2 Fast Forward

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By: Melissa S. Wollering As the Midwest’s premiere sports website, we are breaking down everything Olympics—from uber good to muy mal.  Yesterday, we brought you the Week 1 Rewind.  Today, it’s the Week 2 Fast Forward from Vancouver! Day 6, February 17: Team USA Women’s Curling is on USA around lunchtime.  We take on Germany, ja, ja!! Kikkan Randall, the most successful … [Read more...] about Vancouver Olympics: Week 2 Fast Forward