Gail Kauchak
Avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and follower! Would much rather be reading and writing about hockey than cooking and cleaning. Otherwise known as The Hockey Housewife.
Author's Posts
Blackhawks' Play Needs More Power
November 29th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks need to work on a lot of things right now. They’re guilty of slow starts to games, questionable defense, and a lack of scoring, to name a few. But today I’d like to specifically concentrate on the power play. Because let’s face it, a power play goal here and there could easily make the difference...
Blackhawks Take 2 Steps Back & 1 Forward
November 26th, 2018 Last week I discussed how frustrating it’s been to watch the Chicago Blackhawks slowly progress as they also continue to struggle. I described it as a classic case of one step forward and two steps back. This past week has been much of the same. As a matter of fact, they literally took two steps back and then one step...
Blackhawks Are Earning Points & Making Progress
November 20th, 2018 While the Chicago Blackhawks lost their first two contests under new head coach Jeremy Colliton, they fared much better this past week by earning six out of a possible eight points in the standings. They certainly helped their cause by defeating two division rivals, as well as picking up a point apiece in an overtime and a...
Blackhawks' Downward Spiral Continues
November 11th, 2018 This past week was originally penciled in as just another ho-hum part of the grind for the Chicago Blackhawks. There were only two games on the docket, one home and one away. Neither opponent was a division rival -- both were from the Metropolitan Division which Chicago sees very little of. Nothing much to see here,...
Blackhawks’ Roundtable: Coach Colliton’s Priorities
November 8th, 2018 It’s certainly a bittersweet time in Chicago. As we all know by now, the Chicago Blackhawks have relieved head coach Joel Quenneville of his duties. No matter what your opinion of this hard-nosed, stubborn bench boss, 10 years and three Stanley Cups isn’t easy to forget. Quenneville left a lasting impression; one with many more happy...
Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory
November 5th, 2018 Much consideration has been given to the state of the career of Jonathan Toews, long-time captain of the Chicago Blackhawks. Now in his 12th NHL season, Toews has seen an incredible amount of success. He’s set the bar high, which is why he, and many in the hockey world, are critical of his last three years in the league. Set against...
