When We Have Nothing Else To Complain About:The Blackhawks Goalie Controversy

Now that I have all of your attention, it is time for a little education, so lets get a few things out in the air. There is no controversy in the net, for the Chicago Blackhawks. The only controversy is firmly planted in meatball heads. The same types of meatballs that wanted...

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Blackhawks Week That Was - 12/28

12/23 - Blackhawks vs Devils - Sharp continued his absolutely hot and consistent play, with 2 goals. Not Antti Raanta's best performance, but it was enough to get things done. He only had to make 10 saves on 12 shots. The Hawks absolutely dominated at the dots to the tune...

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Blackhawks Week That Was - 12/20

12/14 - Blackhawks at Toronto - 7-2 Loss Two more powerplay goals against in this one. The Hawks bit themselves in the ass, in the first period, with three straight first period penalties. Joffrey Lupul and Mason Raymond each had four points, which should just about tell the...

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A Brief Look IntoThe William W. Wirtz Era

Recently, reader Frank Klenck shared a letter with me, that he had found stashed away somewhere. The letter was from William W. Wirtz to Blackhawks season ticket holders, on July 24th 1972. In this letter, they not only provide the bill for season tickets, but proceed to...

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Blackhawks Week That Was - 12/13

11/16 - Blackhawks vs Panthers - 6-2 Win The big news was losing Corey Crawford with an apparent groin injury. Antti Raanta came in and filled in great, with 29 saves. Three of the Hawks goals ere on the powerplay, which propelled them to a top 5 position. I'll take that....

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Blackhawks Week That Was - 12/6

11/30 - Blackhawks at Phoenix - 5-2 Win Before the fans even had time to settle in, the Hawks had opened up a 3-0 lead. It looked like they may run away with the game, but they let the Yotes back in the game. Just when it looked like the Hawks were poised to let the Yotes...

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Blackhawks Week That Was - 11/29

11/23 - Blackhawks at Vancouver - 2-1 Win Talk about a boring game. Other than the Kesler goal, there wasn't anything to stay awake for until late in the third. Speaking of Kesler's goal. Crawford did just about everything, but destroy his groin, to save that shot. Sometimes...

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Blackhawks Week That Was - 11/22

11/16 - Blackhawks at Nashville - 7-2 Loss Khabibulin was rather terrible, giving up two questionable goals, before leaving the game injured in the first period. Versteeg made his debut with the Hawks by taking a bad penalty behind the play that eventually let to the Preds...

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The Week That Was - 11/15

11/10 - Blackhawks vs Oilers - 5-4 Win Pirri is starting to get the NHL game. He helped set up the first goal, by Saad after his pass went through Kane and right onto Saad's stick. Saad pumped it past Dubnyk, with Belov on his back, for a 1-0 Hawks lead late in the first. Sam...

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The Week That Was - 11/9

Sorry for the late recaps. I was playing a little puck myself in wonderful Grand Rapids Michigan, where the Detoilet fans are delusional as ever. 2008, guys. That's the last time the Wings were relevant. Since then, the Hawks have 2 cups. LET. IT. GO. 11/2 - Blackhawks...

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The Week That Was - 11/1/2013

10/26 - Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild - Loss 5-3 For probably the longest stretch in recent history, the Hawks were over 50% again at the dots. After starting slow, they have moved up to 13th in the league. Seemed like every time the Hawks were able to claw back, the Wild...

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The Week That Was - 10/25/13

As with everything, life and family take precedence over hobbies and extracurricular activities. Especially when you write a blog in what little free time you have. I touched on this through Facebook and Twitter about a week and a half ago, but going forward my game recaps...

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Blackhawks at St. Louis - Loss Recap

"One Kill Wonder" I have really grown to like the Blackhawks games against the smelly and putrid St. Louis Blues. Not because the Blackhawks generally have good fortunes against them, but the resulting Slaky hatecaps at HockeeNight. I could never do them justice, so I'll stick...

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Blackhawks vs. Lightning - Shootout Loss Recap

"Choke Sermon" The Blackhawks came off a nice little three day rest and welcomed the Tampa Bay Lightning into the United Center, Saturday night, for a warm October tilt. The Hawks were coming off a big opening night win over the Caps. It wasn't what you'd call a tightly played...

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Banner RaisingBlackhawks vs Capitals - Win Recap

"Hit The Lights" Game 1 2013. After the unbelievable summer the Blackhawks just had, it was time to start all over again. This time as defending Stanley Cup Champs. The banner was raised, and the season began. Once the cup circus was over it was time to put it all behind...

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These Are Your 2013-14Chicago Blackhawks

"Dawn Of A New Day" We all knew there might be a surprise or two with the Blackhawks this season. Thankfully we can all just be glad that all of the changes are on the bottom lines. The top six and all of the defensive pairs will be returning this year. Stalberg, Mayers,...

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Preseason: Blackhawks vs. CapitalsOT Win Recap

"Path to Prevail" The Blackhawks were at home Saturday night to close out the preseason against the Washington Capitals. This is the same Washington team that they will face on Tuesday, to raise the 2013 banner. This would be the last chance some of the kids have to impress...

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Preseason: Blackhawks at Detroit - Win Recap

"Summer Breeze" I guess the schedule makers didn't get the memo that the Wings were moved to the Eastern conference, with the Hawks facing the Wings twice in the first 4 preseason games. Oh joy. Better than terrible Chicago baseball, that's for sure. The first period was...

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Preseason:Blackhawks at WashingtonShootout Win Recap

"Tripping Over Tombstones" After the previous night's shootout loss at home to Pittsburgh, the Hawks wasted no time heading to DC to face the Caps. Nothing like the hair of the dog, to lick their wounds. Not much need for a preview, other than this being the first extended...

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Preseason: Blackhawks vs. PenguinsShootout Loss Recap

"For Those About to Rot" Just like that, Blackhawks hockey is back. Honestly it's kind of hard to get excited for a preseason game. Even though the first game against Detroit, on Tuesday, was not on TV or proper radio, I'm TOLD it was played. It still amazes me that in this...

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The Title Defense Begins2013/14 Season Preview

It's hard to sum up the 2013 Stanley Cup run into words. As fans, we went from disappointment and dispair to the ultimate fangasm of euphoria in just 6 months. In January everyone, including myself, was talking about canceling the season, and look what ended up happening....

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