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.
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Blackhawks Add to Wins & Achievements
February 11th, 2019 It doesn’t get much better than this! Well it does, but that was back in 2010, 2013, and 2015. Since winning three Stanley Cups in six years, the Chicago Blackhawks have struggled, especially in this 2018-19 season. So when a blockbuster coaching change, two eight-game losing streaks, and difficult personnel changes finally...
Blackhawks Finding Their Stride Amid Controversy
February 4th, 2019 The Chicago Blackhawks headed into the month of February on a high note, having won four consecutive games. They have a number of players that are putting up impressive numbers. As a team, their efforts and hard work are finally paying off. But the month of February also brings the trade deadline. This season, rumors are swirling...
Blackhawks’ Focus for the Rest of the Season
January 31st, 2019 After a nine-day hiatus due to the 2019 NHL All-Star break and their bye week, the Chicago Blackhawks will get back to work this Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. They’ve played 51 games thus far, with a record of 18-24-9 for 45 points. This is good for last in the Central Division and 27th place in the league. With any playoff hopes...
Blackhawks’ Kane Enjoys 8th All-Star Appearance
January 28th, 2019 Amidst another rather dismal season for the Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane was the team’s lone representative at this year’s NHL All-Star weekend. But make no mistake, nobody will argue he was simply there because every team needs to be represented. Even at 30 years of age, Kane is still at the top of his game and one of the best...
Blackhawks Come Full Circle in Another Crazy Week
January 21st, 2019 Last Monday the Chicago Blackhawks were defeated by the bottom-feeding New Jersey Devils by a score of 8-5. Yet on Sunday they dominated the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals, winning by the same score. Oh, and then there was another 4-3 loss in-between. Because hockey. It’s a wacky and unpredictable game, but that’s...
Blackhawks' Roundtable: Colliton, Kane and Tanking Concerns
January 19th, 2019 It’s been a long and winding road for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. While not exactly for the faint of heart, one has to admit it’s been interesting and entertaining. The 2018-19 season is a transition one, for sure. The Hawks haven’t been doing a whole lot of winning, but there’s been much change, and some progression as...
