Thursday, September 29, 2011
Redwings at Blackhawks - Preseason Recap
Almost October and the Hawks were back at the United Center, for the first time since winning game 6 against Vancouver in dramatic fashion. What better way to open it up than with the Red Wings in town? Factor in that the Hawks were finally presenting the equivalent of an...
Monday, September 26, 2011
Razor vs The Alligator
While the media and fans should be more concerned with who will open up at the #2 Center slot, because Patrick Sharp hasn't played and will undoubtedly be out of shape and still tender from his surgery, the media is having a field day with this Alexander Salak vs Ray Emery...
Blackhawks at Redwings - Preseason Recap
Here the Hawks were, playing the Wings in Detroit for preseason game, in a 80% empty Joe Louis Arena. While the Hawks were still playing with a mostly minor league roster, and the Wings had most of their big guns on the ice. The baby Hawks still put up a valiant effort,...
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Blackhawks vs Capitals - Preseaon Recap...Sort of
Since the game wasn't on TV and I had to listen to the Caps radio feed, here is all I could come up with based on the radio and limited video highlights:
-The Ward goal was fairly average. Long shot from very high in the slot by Ovechkin that he tipped in. Crawford was...
Friday, September 23, 2011
Blackhawks vs Penguins - Preseason Recap
The first period started very slow in this game, but the teams picked it up in the later minutes of the period. Powerplays for both teams yielded no goals, and they were held scoreless after one period. The Hawks managed a goal in the second, and held the Pens scoreless...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
#Blackawks vs Oilers - Preseason Recap
The day has finally come, where we are finally able to watch NHL hockey again. GRANTED, most of the team on the ice will be collecting paychecks from someplace like Rockford, but it's Blackhawks hockey nonetheless. My apologies for the late recap, but I had some technical...
Monday, September 19, 2011
2011 Blackhawks Training Camp Festival
Pictures like this never get old to me
Happy Hockey Hangover Monday, folks. The first sign of hockey life came and went this weekend, with the annual Training Camp Festival. This was my first one, because last year I had to pay the bills and bring home the bacon. It really...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Keep That Bandwagon Parked, For Now, Ben Smith Fans

Last season, when the Hawks were doing their best to blow their playoff chances, and injuries were all but swallowing up the team, an unlikely hero emerged. Let me take you on a trip back in the Matrix to April 24th:
His name was plainly enough, Ben Smith. Agent Smith,...