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Rick Rischall

Rick is fortunate to live off the I-90 hockey corridor where both his beloved Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs (aka Baby Hawks) call home. Hockey has been in his blood since the early 1970's when he saw his first Blackhawks game at the "Old Barn". His favorite player is Keith Magnuson followed closely by Bobby Hull (old school!). When not covering the greatest sport, he enjoys watching live music and has even been known to join his beloved bands on stage for a song or two. Follow Rick on Twitter via @HawksStrength

“Q” The Blender

Rick Rischall | October 16, 2015

The Blackhawks embarked on a brief two game road trip this week, playing Philadelphia on Wednesday and Washington on Thursday. They not only lost both games, but were outscored 7-1.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary

The Breadman Cometh

Rick Rischall | October 12, 2015

The Chicago Blackhawks have completed their first week of the 2015-2016 season. They raised the banner on Wednesday, and promptly lost opening night at home to the New York Rangers.  No…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Has A Banner Day/Night

Rick Rischall | October 9, 2015

I had the pleasure of spending almost the entire day and night of October 7th down at the United Center in Chicago witnessing the final celebration of the Chicago Blackhawks…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Trending

5 Final Thoughts from Blackhawks Training Camp

Rick Rischall | October 6, 2015

Training camp is over here in Chicago.  Before looking ahead to the start of the 2015-2016 season Wednesday versus the Rangers, let’s review five most notable things I learned over the last…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, Rockford IceHogs

The Hunt for Red Hawktober Begins (Again)!

Rick Rischall | October 1, 2015

The calendar has finally flipped to October, indicating the beginning of the NHL regular season. While it has certainly been an eventful (cough cough) off-season here in Chicago, October 7th…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Humor

Camp Blackhawks Week One: This Counselor’s Favorites

Rick Rischall | September 25, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks training camp is one week old.  Despite the fact that it is still early in camp, here are the counselor (okay my) favorites thus far: Goalies No competition here.…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary, Rockford IceHogs

Chicago Blackhawks: Two-Line Pass Time!

Rick Rischall | September 19, 2015

Good day Blackhawks fans and happy Hockey is Back Time! Today I roll out the debut of an occasional column I will call “The Two-Line Pass.” For those of you…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary

Three Little Piggies Ready for the Big Red Barn

Rick Rischall | September 12, 2015

Greetings Blackhawks fans.  Today I want to talk a bit about three current Rockford IceHogs down on the farm who I believe are ready now to play at the Big…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, Rockford IceHogs

Let’s Raise the Banner and Gain Closure

Rick Rischall | September 9, 2015

Is it 7:00 P.M. on Oct. 7 yet? That night at the United Center in Chicago cannot come soon enough — at least for this writer. The Chicago Blackhawks will start…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary

Captain Toews Accused of Bungling Response – Are You Serious!?

Rick Rischall | September 5, 2015

I have tried my darndest to stay out of the whole Patrick Kane fray for a variety of reasons.  Most notably because I have virtually no direct knowledge of anything that…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary, Editor's Choice, Hockey Media

A ‘Hawks Fan Bartender Guide to a Stanley Cup Hangover

Rick Rischall | September 3, 2015

There has long been commentary that it is extremely difficult for Stanley Cup Champions to repeat in part due to the so-called “Stanley Cup Hangover”.  Essentially, a team wins Lord…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Humor

Life After Hockey: Daniel Carcillo and Chapter 5

Rick Rischall | August 31, 2015

Most people know Daniel Carcillo as a NHL player with a propensity for fighting and playing “tough guy” enforcer. When he is not on your team, Carcillo is one of those…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks
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