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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.

Blackhawks Weekly: Is There a Fix for the Future?

Gail Kauchak | February 12, 2018

It’s their fifth consecutive loss, and their ninth loss in 11 games. Not good times for the Chicago Blackhawks. They fell 3-2 to the Calgary Flames Tuesday, 4-2 to the…

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Blackhawks Weekly: Running Out of Steam

Gail Kauchak | February 5, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks just can’t get it done these days. Their three-game road trip this past week left a lot to be desired. They provided a gleam of hope with…

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Blackhawks Weekly: Improved Play a Positive Sign

Gail Kauchak | January 29, 2018

Here we are, at the conclusion of the NHL All-Star weekend, sitting through yet another break in the action for the Chicago Blackhawks. It’s unfortunate that this break and the…

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Blackhawks Should Focus Beyond This Season

Gail Kauchak | January 22, 2018

This was originally going to be a piece about how the Chicago Blackhawks could make the playoffs. But after a 7-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday night,…

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Blackhawks Weekly: Big Moves but Same Results

Gail Kauchak | January 15, 2018

There’s no lack of things to discuss as the Chicago Blackhawks commenced the second half of their season this past week. Besides four matchups, the Hawks also underwent a number…

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Blackhawks Weekly: Halfway There With a Ways to Go

Gail Kauchak | January 8, 2018

Not only is it the end of another exciting week of hockey for the Chicago Blackhawks, but a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday marked their 41st game…

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Blackhawks Weekly: Ringing in the New Year

Gail Kauchak | January 2, 2018

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. As we embark upon a new year, the Chicago Blackhawks are struggling. They headed into the Christmas break in a rut and have now come…

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Chicago Blackhawks Weekly: Christmas Edition

Gail Kauchak | December 27, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t exactly head into the Christmas break the way they wanted. They lost to the Dallas Stars this past Thursday. It was an important game against a…

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Chicago Blackhawks Weekly: Streaking!

Gail Kauchak | December 18, 2017

After a brief hiatus due to a special night for this hockey fan, it’s back to business with your weekly updates. The Chicago Blackhawks just finished their eleventh week of the…

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Hawks Win: A Day in the Life of a Hockey Fan

Gail Kauchak | December 12, 2017

It was a very busy day. I had to take the daughter to the urgent care as she wasn’t feeling well. I had to finish the grocery shopping. Everyone insisted…

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Chicago Blackhawks Weekly: Coming up Short

Gail Kauchak | December 5, 2017

Five hockey games in seven days is a brutal stretch, but that’s exactly what the NHL schedule handed the Chicago Blackhawks this past week. Besides a 7-3 victory over the…

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DeBrincat on the Brink of Big Success

Gail Kauchak | November 30, 2017

Remember when it was the hockey preseason, and everyone was wondering who would make the team for the Chicago Blackhawks? Prospect Alex DeBrincat was on that list. Picked 39th overall…

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