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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: 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…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

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…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

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…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice

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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Blackhawks Weekly: Success in the Sunshine State

Gail Kauchak | November 26, 2017

While most of us enjoyed an extra day off and a Thanksgiving feast this past week, the Chicago Blackhawks were taking care of some business down in sunny Florida. The…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice

Blackhawks Weekly: 2 in a Row!

Gail Kauchak | November 20, 2017

Although it’s been a slow week, it’s been a good one for the Chicago Blackhawks. They only suited up for two games, but won them both. Wednesday night saw the…

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Blackhawks Weekly: The Roller-Coaster Continues

Gail Kauchak | November 14, 2017

Chicago Blackhawks’ fans saw just about everything from their team this past week. The Hawks showed no sense of urgency last Thursday in Philadelphia, losing 3-1. In Carolina on Saturday,…

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Hawks Turned Hurricanes: How Are They Doing?

Gail Kauchak | November 10, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes match up Saturday night for the first time this season at the PNC Arena. It’s slated as a must-see game for Hawks fans, mostly because…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Weekly: A Tale of 3 Shutouts

Gail Kauchak | November 7, 2017

Oh, they were so close! The Chicago Blackhawks almost had three wins in a row for the first time in this 2017-18 season. They shut out the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0…

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