Greg Boysen
Passionate hockey fan. An avid believer that speed and skill beat size and grit. Former site manager and head writer at Blackhawk Up, Second City Hockey and Let's Go Hawks. Father of two pugs, lover of listening to music on vinyl while enjoying a tasty bourbon.
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Wolves Primed for Central Division Three-Peat
February 6th, 2019 The 2017-18 Chicago Wolves were the only division champion from the previous season to successfully defend their crown. This season's team has itself in position to win its third straight Central Division title, but that has not been the main focus nor is it serving as motivation. The Wolves have three things that have them near the...
AHL Central News: The Stretch Run Begins
February 5th, 2019 The eight teams of the American Hockey League’s Central Division got back to the grind last week following the All-Star break. Even though the week contained a lighter-than-usual workload, it did not prevent us from another exciting week. The top four teams in the division are separated by just six points while the four teams trying to...
IceHogs in Need of Another Magical Run
February 1st, 2019 Walking down the tunnel of the BMO Harris Bank Center following the Rockford IceHogs' 3-1 loss to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Jan. 18, you could feel the anger and the frustration brewing. It was a situation all too familiar to the guys in the locker room; they played just well enough to lose a tight game. The message relayed that night...
AHL Central News: All-Star Break Sets up Intense Stretch Run
January 30th, 2019 The American Hockey League has reached the All-Star break, and while the North Division can boast about their All-Star Classic win, it is the Central Division that can brag about how competitive it is. Just 14 points separate the eight teams as we get ready for the second half of the season to begin later this week. Griffins Set...
AHL Central News: Race for the Playoffs Gets Tighter
January 24th, 2019 Another week has ticked off the 2018-19 schedule and the AHL’s Central Division remains as competitive as ever. The top five teams are currently separated by just six points while the bottom three teams are making a push to join the fun. There is a just three-point difference between sixth and eighth-place with sixth-place just six...
AHL Central News: Crazy Week Ends With New Team on Top
January 15th, 2019 The best part about doing these weekly recaps has been enjoying how close the teams within the AHL’s Central Division are. In what seems to be the theme of the season, we have a new team atop the Central after last week’s action. There is little doubt that the top teams will be unable to put any separation between themselves and it...
