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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.

Chicago Blackhawks Summer Fun for Fans

Gail Kauchak | July 6, 2018

The 2018 NHL Draft has come and gone, and we’re in the middle of free agency. Here at The Hockey Writers, we’ve kept you informed about the Chicago Blackhawks’ top…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Carcillo & Boynton Delivering a Message We Need to Hear

Gail Kauchak | June 22, 2018

I would give back all of my money. I would give back all of the time. You can take my name off the Stanley Cup twice over. This is what…

Categories Commentary

Should Kane & DeBrincat Play Together?

Gail Kauchak | June 2, 2018

Most hockey fans know that Patrick Kane is considered one of the most dangerous and dynamic playmakers in the NHL. Chicago Blackhawks fans have enjoyed watching him work his magic…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Top 5 Blackhawks Games of 2017-18

Gail Kauchak | May 21, 2018

It’s going to be a very long summer for Chicago Blackhawks fans. For the first time in 10 years, the Hawks aren’t participating in the postseason festivities. It’s a tough…

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2 Ex-Blackhawks to Watch in the Conference Finals

Gail Kauchak | May 12, 2018

First there were six, and then there were four. This is how many former Chicago Blackhawks participated in the first and then the second rounds of the 2017-18 NHL playoffs. It’s…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Games 1 Thru 82, Blackhawks’ Roster Evolution Informs Future

Gail Kauchak | April 30, 2018

Remember when the Chicago Blackhawks opened their 2017-18 season by defeating the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins 10-1? Yeah, those were the days. The Hawks made a statement that…

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4 Ex-Blackhawks Still in the Playoffs Race

Gail Kauchak | April 27, 2018

Chicago Blackhawks fans are forced to live vicariously this year when it comes to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their team isn’t in it, but the good news is there are…

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What’s Right With the Blackhawks: Forward Depth

Gail Kauchak | April 25, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks head into the 2018 offseason with a lot of questions marks. After a dismal 2017-18 campaign where they finished dead-last in the Central Division and 25th in…

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6 Ex-Blackhawks to Watch in NHL Playoffs

Gail Kauchak | April 16, 2018

The 2017-18 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, as sixteen teams completed their second and third postseason matchups over the weekend. It’s a little weird for Chicago Blackhawks fans; their…

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5 Takeaways from Blackhawks Final Week

Gail Kauchak | April 9, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks went out with a whimper. But considering this dismal season, did you really expect anything else? After a refreshing 4-3 come-back win to the St. Louis Blues…

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Blackhawks Embrace Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue

Gail Kauchak | April 2, 2018

For a team on the tail end of such a dismal season, the Chicago Blackhawks treated fans to some fun and entertaining hockey last week. There was a little bit…

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Blackhawks Weekly: Winding Down

Gail Kauchak | March 26, 2018

After last week’s losing effort, I encouraged you to tune in this week in hopes the Chicago Blackhawks might win a game or two. And win they did, with a…

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