Blackhawks

Great Expectations

"The most important thing is the last minute of the game." - Hawks Head Coach Dennis Savard, donned in a beautiful dark charcoal, pink pin-striped suit with a pink tie. So, it finally happened for me. After months of work toiling, spitting into the wind, and staying up past six A.M. to write articles for no pay, and then subsequently falling asleep [read more...]

Tyler Arnason Has Ice, Which is Enough

11/15/2004 11:34:00 PM Hockey always has its logos. Ice. Tyler Arnason spoke with me yesterday. From Sweden. A victim of the NHL work-stoppage, the 25-year old was busy leading the Chicago Blackhawks in scoring last season. Now, without a day-job state side, he plays for Brynäs in Sweden's top division. He is the reason why NHL owners should wonder. "They got me all hooked [read more...]

Maybe Next Year

12/16/2004 3:52:00 PM By Ailyn Diaz He even has an acceptance speech prepared. This election year United Center crowds could have seen a new captain leading the Chicago Blackhawks, twenty-four year old defenseman Jim Vandemeer. "That would be unbelievable! I'm not sure what they (Blackhawk organization) has planned, but if that is the kind of faith they have in me. That would be unbelievable, [read more...]

Kane, Toews and the Return of the ‘Hawks

Come on - really. Who doesn't love a puppy, or a kitten, a baby panda or a newborn professional hockey player? It's natural to have affection for a species' youngest members, and when that species is Skaterus Blackhawkus (my high school Latin teacher would be so proud) it means good vibrations are running rampant at 1901 W. Madison Street.The Hawks [read more...]

Blackhawk Down

Sports sometimes make us do crazy things, or at least think crazy things.I've written before about the inexorable desire to root for an injury to a football player that will greatly help your fantasy team. Generally people are good, and at least most of us do not root actively for the downfall of others. Yet from time to time in [read more...]

William Wirtz vs. Dollar Bill

Bill Wirtz, the long time owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, was a classic case of schizophrenia in its most tragic, satirical form. For some, he will always be the highly respected William Wirtz, who absolutely loved the game of hockey and did all he could for the good of the sport. For many others (especially the hometown Blackhawks fans) he [read more...]

Blackhawk Rising

Everyone loves the excitement and challenges of a new beginning. There's something exhilarating about witnessing a spark in its early formative stage and seeing it grow into something truly special. The Chicago Blackhawks may now be at that crossroads between mediocrity and a shooting star.The Blackhawks, whose logo has been ranked among the most attractive in all pro sports, are [read more...]

Rebuilding the Blackhawks – Coaching the 2005-2006 season

Just believe that there will be a 2005-2006 season and the fans will return. The Blackhawks know that developing an on-ice product will become more than a priority. It is their mantra. Chicago Blackhawk talent such as Mark Bell, Kyle Calder, Tuomo Ruutu, and the plethora of future stars like Rene Bourque and James Wisniewski require the right leader to invigorate [read more...]

Battling Blackhawks, Against Each Other

In hockey, there are fights. Players on one team try to bash the hell out of players from the other side. To some, it's one of the best qualities of the game. However, usually fights are between players on opposing teams, not the coach and a player on the same team.Last Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks, the franchise considered by an [read more...]

Blackhawks’ Death Hardly Noticed

If you're like Woody Allen, and don't fear death, but simply do not want to be around when it happens, you could just as easily be a Chicago Blackhawks' fan.Oh, you hadn't heard? Yeah, they passed away this week. The trusted owner, Mr. Wirtz, asked that donations be made out to him, same as always. On Tuesday, ESPN published its "Ultimate [read more...]

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