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.
Author's Posts
Chicago Wolves 2018-19 Season Preview
October 6th, 2018 The 2018-19 season is expected to be a special one in Rosemont as the Chicago Wolves will be celebrating their 25th anniversary all year long. On top of that, the Wolves will boast one of the best teams in the American Hockey League as they go for their third straight Central Division title. 2017-18 Season Recap Regular season record:...
Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Season Preview
October 4th, 2018 The calendar has finally flipped to October and the temperature is getting cool enough to bust out your favorite Rockford IceHogs sweater. The IceHogs have completed their training camp and made their final rosters cuts, so it's time to preview the upcoming 2018-19 season. 2017-18 Season Recap Regular season record: 40-28-4-4 (4th in...
Chicago Blackhawks 2018-19 Season Preview
September 26th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks are in a very strange position heading into the 2018-19 season. After years of being the class of the National Hockey League, they are trying to rebuild on the fly and remain competitive. Building around an aging core to reopen a championship window is very hard to do, but it has been done in the past. The...
Blackhawks Top 4 Prospects for 2018-19
September 14th, 2018 For the past few years, Chicago Blackhawks fans did not have to worry much about the pipeline and the quality of young players coming up through the system. They were too busy enjoying years of championship-quality hockey with a dynamic core of talented stars. With just three playoff wins over the past three seasons, the need for...
Jonathan Toews: To Wing or Not to Wing?
August 30th, 2018 The decline of Jonathan Toews has gone beyond just a slump, as his point production has decreased steadily over the past four seasons. His total of 52 points last season was the lowest output of his career, excluding the lockout-shortened season of 2013. The Chicago Blackhawks will need their captain to perform at a peak level if they...
Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend
August 14th, 2018 On August 7, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at age 78. His legacy will be remembered by Chicago Blackhawks fans for generations to come. Stan Mikita Belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Chicago Sports The City of Chicago has a...
