Kristi Loucks
Kristi is a long time hockey fan who grew up in, and around hockey rinks across the United States and Canada. A native Chicagoan, Loucks has always been an avid Blackhawks fan. Kristi also covers the Chicago Cubs and writes suspense thrillers, when not covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow Kristi on twitter @louckske
Author's Posts
Chicago Blackhawks: Free Agent Fallout
May 24th, 2016 The Blackhawks season ended abruptly and well ahead of the schedule they had set for themselves. That early departure gives them a lot of time to evaluate the changes that are going to come. There are a few restricted free agents (RFA), several unrestricted free agents (UFA), and a contract the team would likely prefer to dump. The...
Three Keys to A Blackhawks Win in Game 3
April 17th, 2016 Corey Crawford has had a banner year, and nothing would cap it off better than another Stanley Cup Banner being raised to the rafters. In the first two games against the St. Louis Blues, both Crawford and Brian Elliott have played outstanding hockey. Brian Elliott added a 35 save shutout on Wednesday, and Crawford grabbed the win on...
Game 1 Loss Won't Hinder The Blackhawks
April 14th, 2016 After dropping Game 1 in St. Louis, there will inevitably be doubters who get that sinking feeling in the pit of their stomachs. The Fans who so quickly revert to the doom and gloom, but a loss to the Blues very well may have been just what the Blackhawks need to kickstart their campaign to a fourth Stanley Cup. Of course, the...
The Blackhawks Playoff Producers
April 13th, 2016 The Blackhawks and Blues playoff matchup is nothing new; they have met many times before. The Blackhawks know all too well what it's like to constantly face off against an opponent in their path only to be sent home early. The Detroit Red Wings were that team for Chicago, and Chicago is now that team for St. Louis. For the Blackhawks,...
Kane and Panarin Campaign Hard For Hart and Calder
April 4th, 2016 Patrick Kane has had a spectacular season. On Sunday afternoon he added another milestone, getting his 100th point of the season (he started the game with 96) and a hat-trick for good measure in a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins. Kane is the first Blackhawks player to record 100 points since Jeremy Roenick (107) did it in the 1993-94...
Duncan Keith's Road Rage Spells Trouble For Blackhawks
March 30th, 2016 In hockey penalties are a frequent occurrence, and sometimes the referees get it wrong. However, on Tuesday night as the Blackhawks took the ice against the Minnesota Wild in their final meeting Duncan Keith let the bad blood against a bitter rival simmer above the boiling point. Keith took an uncharacteristically stupid penalty as he...
