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Hunter Crowther

Hunter Crowther is a reporter who primarily writes on the Chicago Blackhawks. He previously served as a managing editor and podcast host for The Hockey Guys, where he covered the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Ontario Hockey League and women's professional hockey. He graduated from Humber College with a degree in Print and Broadcast Journalism. Hunter is based out of Toronto.

Bobby Orr’s Brief Stint with the Chicago Blackhawks

Hunter Crowther | February 9, 2026

If you were asked who are the greatest hockey players of all time, it wouldn’t take very long before you said Bobby Orr. Through eight seasons from 1967-68 to 1974-75,…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

Duncan Keith & Steve Larmer Voted Into Blackhawks Hall of Fame

Hunter Crowther | September 5, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sept. 5 that both Duncan Keith and Steve Larmer have been voted into the Blackhawks Hall of Fame by fans, media and alumni. In a…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

Predicting Connor Bedard’s 3rd Season Based on Past No. 1 Overall Picks

Hunter Crowther | August 20, 2025

As the Chicago Blackhawks look to climb out of the basement of the NHL standings in 2025-26, their franchise superstar in Connor Bedard hopes to take a step forward in…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Season Previews

Chicago Recognizes Aug. 8 as Patrick Kane Day

Hunter Crowther | August 9, 2025

The City of Chicago officially declared Aug. 8 “Patrick Kane Day” in honor of the Chicago Blackhawks legend’s jersey number 88. Per WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis, Kane was at Johnny’s…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, NHL News

Blackhawks Sign Arvid Soderblom to 2-Year, $5.5 Million Contract

Hunter Crowther | July 26, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks announced July 26 the team signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million contract that will pay him an average annual value (AAV) of $2.75 million…

Categories Blackhawks Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

Which Blackhawks CHL Prospect Could Play in the AHL at 19?

Hunter Crowther | July 23, 2025

The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association ratified a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on July 8, which will keep the peace through the 2029-30 season. On…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Sign Stanislav Berezhnoy to 2-Year, Entry-Level Contract

Hunter Crowther | July 17, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on July 16 that they have signed goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy to a two-year, entry-level contract that will run through the 2026-27 season. He will earn an…

Categories Blackhawks Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

Blackhawks Should Target These 3 Remaining Free Agents

Hunter Crowther | July 7, 2025

By now, most of the big-name free agents have put pen to paper with new contracts for next season. The Chicago Blackhawks have been relatively quiet, acquiring forward Sam Lafferty…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agency

Blackhawks Unveil Centennial Jersey for 100th NHL Season

Hunter Crowther | June 27, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks unveiled their centennial jerseys on June 27, which they will wear for all home games at the United Center during their 2025-26 season, celebrating their 100th year…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Extending Ryan Donato Was the Smart Move

Hunter Crowther | June 20, 2025

Ryan Donato made it clear he wanted to stay with the Chicago Blackhawks. Just days before he was set to be an unrestricted free agent, the team granted his wish.…

Categories Blackhawks Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks

3 Reasons the Blackhawks Should Avoid Mitch Marner in Free Agency

Hunter Crowther | June 12, 2025

We’re just weeks away from the start of free agency, and fans are starting to make their own wish lists as to who their team should sign on July 1.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agency

Blackhawks Should Make Re-Signing Ryan Donato a Priority

Hunter Crowther | May 31, 2025

With just a month to go before NHL contracts expire and a new crop of players enter unrestricted free agency, teams are debating on who to target on July 1…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks
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