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Gail Kauchak

Gail Kauchak has covered the Chicago Blackhawks as a content writer since 2014. She previously wrote for Fansided’s Blackhawk Up, and has been part of The Hockey Writer’s team since 2017. It’s not always easy to balance life’s responsibility’s with one’s passion, but Gail’s doing her best to make it happen. Quote to live by, "Follow your dreams, and good things will happen." Wait, maybe it's "Good things happen when you shoot the puck!" You get the idea. Follow Gail for her unique commentary about this storied franchise. And be sure to catch her and the rest of the Blackhawks’ crew on their weekly Blackhawks Banter show, as well as follow her on Twitter.

Nick Foligno’s “It’s My 2nd Family” Quote Shows Blackhawks’ Dedication to Community Building

Gail Kauchak | October 24, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a strong start to their 2025-26 season with a 4-2-2 record through their first eight games. They’re building as they go, having gone 4-0-1…

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3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 2-1 OT Win Over the Ducks

Gail Kauchak | October 20, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Anaheim Ducks on on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the United Center. It was the first time former Blackhawks’ head coach Joel Quenneville returned to the…

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Canucks Beat Blackhawks in Shootout, 3-2

Gail Kauchak | October 17, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks faced off on Friday, Oct. 17 at the United Center. The Blackhawks were going for their third win in a row in their…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Analyzing the Blackhawks’ Decision to Dress 11 Forwards & 7 Defensemen

Gail Kauchak | October 16, 2025

If you told most hockey fans their team would be deploying 11 forwards and seven defensemen on any given night, they would likely grimace and moan. After all, dressing only…

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3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 3-1 Victory Over the Mammoth

Gail Kauchak | October 14, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks earned their first win of the season in their fourth game, a 3-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth. It was a low event affair and it wasn’t…

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5 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ Centennial Home-Opener Celebration

Gail Kauchak | October 12, 2025

If there’s one thing the Chicago Blackhawks know how to do well, it’s throw a party. And what better cause for celebration than the kick-off of their Centennial Celebration at…

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Analyzing the First 2 Games of the Blackhawks’ Blashill Era

Gail Kauchak | October 10, 2025

There’s been a lot of excitement around the Chicago Blackhawks at the end of the 2024-25 season and throughout the offseason. Not exactly because the Blackhawks are supposed to be…

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Blackhawks Tough Training Camp Decisions Resolved, Regular Season Awaits

Gail Kauchak | October 6, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks 2025 training camp is in the books, and the regular season awaits, starting this Tuesday (Oct. 7) versus the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The Hawks…

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3 Young Blackhawks Bubble Players to Watch

Gail Kauchak | October 5, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks concluded their final exhibition game on Saturday night (Oct. 4), hosting the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. They had iced what will likely be their…

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Wild Stump Blackhawks 3-2, the Tale of Special Teams

Gail Kauchak | October 3, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild on Friday, Oct 3. It was the fifth preseason game for the Hawks and the sixth and final game for the Wild before…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, NHL News

Q&A With Blackhawks Difference-Maker Ryan Donato

Gail Kauchak | September 29, 2025

Veteran forward Ryan Donato has become an integral member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Last year at this time, he was a bubble player coming into camp; a depth forward that…

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3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ 3-2 Loss to the Red Wings in 1st Preseason Game

Gail Kauchak | September 24, 2025

After six full days of intense, high-energy training camp practices, the Chicago Blackhawks finally got to suit up against somebody besides themselves. The selected game group traveled to Detroit to…

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