Just The Facts, Ma'amCrawford by the Numbers

by Gatekeeper Happy summer, Blackhawks fans. How happy are we that the Stanley Cup has come back to Chicago for the third time in 5 years, or 6 Seasons? Elated, I would hope. I know I am. There is a slight problem, however. Some people, lets call them meatballs because...

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Da Tradez Have ComeGet Dat Goaler Out Of Da Town

by Gatekeeper Shortly after the draft wrapped up yesterday afternoon the Blackhawks finally announced a trade. Unfortunately for the fanbase, it was nowhere near the one they were expecting. The #Blackhawks have acquired forward Ryan Haggerty from the Rangers in exchange...

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Puckin Hostile2015 Blackhawks Entry Draft Ticker

Here is your running ticker of Blackhawks picks and transactions. We will provide a more comprehensive recap after the festivities wrap up. Blackhawks Draft Picks (2) 54th - Comp pick for Kevin Hayes - Graham Knott - LW - Niagara IceDogs (3) 91st - Dennis Gilbert - Defense...

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Where Do We Go Now?The Blackhawks Summer

by Gatekeeper Now that all the Stanley Cup celebrating has died down to a low rumble, the Blackhawks have no time to waste getting back to hockey business. The Blackhawks will attend the National Hockey League draft in Florida, beginning this Friday night. Stan Bowman, and...

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Puckin Hostile Shoutcast Episode 32

In this Stanley Cup Celebration and 5th Anniversary Episode number 32, the Hostile crew gets deep into the Stanley Cup Final, and the ensuing shenanigans. Gatekeeper, Pat and Derek come in hot, discussing the Blackhawks wins in games 1, 4, 5, and 6, as well as the losses in...

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STANLEY CUP FINALBlackhawks vs LightningGame 6 2-0 Series Win Recap

"Hail The Apocalypse" by Gatekeeper Almost 5 years to the day, that this very site was created the Blackhawks were at home in the United Center, trying to hoist their third Stanley Cup in 6 seasons, Monday night in rainy Chicago. The city was buzzing with the fact that the...

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STANLEY CUP FINALBlackhawks at Tampa BayGame 5 2-1 Win Recap

Grind by Patrick Stankus With the series tied at two, the Stanley Cup Final shifted to Tampa for Game 5. There's no doubt the extra day off between games 4 and 5 was welcome for the Blackhawks, as it was very apparent after Game 4 that the gas in the tank was running low. The...

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STANLEY CUP FINALTampa Bay at BlackhawksGame 4 2-1 Win Recap

Break Down The Wall by Patrick Stankus Coming into Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Blackhawks knew they were facing a must win situation. Going down in the series 3-1 is not an option. So coach Joel Quenneville did exactly what he likes to do in these situations, and hit...

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STANLEY CUP FINALTampa Bay at BlackhawksGame 3 3-2 Loss Recap

"Angry Chair" by Patrick Stankus With the Stanley Cup Final shifting to Chicago for Games 3 and 4, there were no shortage of story lines heading into Game 3. Much of them centered around would Ben Bishop be able to go for Tampa, and would Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville insert...

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STANLEY CUP FINALBlackhawks at TampaGame 2 4-3 Loss Recap

"A Good Day To Die" by Gatekeeper Game two of the Stanley Cup final was Saturday night in Tampa. The Blackhawks came in with a 1-0 series lead, after a late surge in game one that resulted in a stunning 2-1 win. The Hawks needed to come with a better effort if they expected...

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STANLEY CUP FINALBlackhawks at Tampa2-1 Game 1 Win Recap

"Monsters In The Ballroom" by Gatekeeper Well, here we are. The Blackhawks were in their third Stanley Cup Final, in 6 seasons. They made it look pretty easy, despite the usual things that would have most teams golfing long ago. Inconsistent powerplay? No problem. Thin...

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Puckin Hostile Shoutcast Episode 31

In this very special "Bob Sauve" Episode 31, the Hostile crew is joined for a Stanley Cup preview roundtable by returning guests Greg Boysen, from LetsGoHawks.net, Jim Kress Jr, from CityOntheTake.com, and first time Shoutcast guest, Satchel Price from Second City Hockey. The...

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