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Meghan Dillon

Illinois State University graduate and lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan. I also write for The Odyssey at Illinois State and Fans Talk Sports. Other than hockey, I love to write historical fiction and nonfiction.

Blackhawks Rivalry History: Detroit Red Wings

Meghan Dillon | March 10, 2017

Most historic sports rivalries have a steady history. That is not the case for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. The Wings and the Hawks have been in and out of the…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

The Blackhawks Stars: Pros & Cons

Meghan Dillon | March 1, 2017

Most professional sports teams have one or two top players that the team revolves around. That isn’t the case for teams that have multiple star players, such as the Chicago Blackhawks.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Rivalry History: The St. Louis Blues

Meghan Dillon | February 26, 2017

Like all successful teams in the NHL, the Chicago Blackhawks have developed some intense rivalries over the years. Their rivalry with the St. Louis Blues is not only a fan favorite but significant to…

Categories Blackhawks History, Hockey History

4 Teams the Blackhawks Need to Watch

Meghan Dillon | February 23, 2017

The 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs are less than two months away, making it crunch time for all NHL teams. The Chicago Blackhawks are strong playoff contenders and a favorite to win the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Rookie Roundup

Meghan Dillon | February 22, 2017

Although the Chicago Blackhawks are well-known for their veteran talent, their rookies are starting to make a name for themselves. Artemi Panarin shined last season as the top rookie for the Blackhawks…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Bye Week: Pros & Cons

Meghan Dillon | February 15, 2017

Before the 2016-17 season began, it was announced that every NHL team would have a bye week in the middle of the season to help teams rest and recuperate before entering the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Toews Returning to All-Star Form

Meghan Dillon | February 12, 2017

When Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks was selected for the 2017 NHL All-Star Game, everyone was a little confused, including Toews himself. Toews has not had his best season, which is disappointing to…

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Artem Anisimov: Five Quick Facts

Meghan Dillon | January 31, 2017

The majority of Chicago Blackhawks fans were upset when Brandon Saad was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the summer of 2015, but their fears disappeared when they saw…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Player Profiles

Stan Mikita’s Health: What to Know

Meghan Dillon | January 31, 2017

For the Chicago Blackhawks, there was someone important missing from the NHL 100 ceremony; that one person is Stan Mikita. One of the top centers of the 1960’s and one…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks

5 Things to Know About Duncan Keith

Meghan Dillon | January 29, 2017

It appears that hockey fans know everything they can possibly know about Duncan Keith, yet there is so much more than meets the eye. As one of the most dominant…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Player Profiles

Marian Hossa: Five Quick Facts

Meghan Dillon | January 26, 2017

Marian Hossa is one of the most respected, dominant and popular players on the Chicago Blackhawks. His NHL career has spanned nearly two decades and has been nothing short of…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Player Profiles

Blackhawks’ Ryan Hartman: Five Things to Know

Meghan Dillon | January 19, 2017

After Artemi Panarin’s outstanding rookie year won him the Calder Trophy in the 2015-16 season, expectations were sky-high for the Blackhawks’ rookies in the 2016-17 season. 22-year-old Ryan Hartman has stood…

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