Scott Kline
Providing passionate and pragmatic views on the Chicago Blackhawks as well as coverage of the Rockford IceHogs. Raised in Northern Illinois, I was fortunate enough to have my Dad immerse me in the best game on Earth. Pond hockey, weekends at various ice rinks, attending minor league games, and trips to the old barn (Chicago Stadium) are part of the fabric of my youth. Regular attendee at the United Center during the "lost decade". Blackhawks STH since 2007.
Author's Posts
Blackhawks Bury Reigning Champs
October 6th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks trounced the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night at the United Center. The Blackhawks, following a longer-than-anticipated offseason, looked energized and intent to start the process of atoning for an abysmal first-round exit from the 2017 playoffs. The Penguins, on the...
Blackhawks Poised for Chicago's Center Stage?
September 22nd, 2017 Make no mistake about it: Chicago is a Bears town. It has been for as long as I can remember. What about baseball? Sure, fans across the city have their allegiances. But they're divided. Interest weighs towards the Cubs given the franchise's recent and unprecedented success. The White Sox maintain their core fan base and, having...
Hockey Community Responds to Harvey
September 2nd, 2017 After days of record-breaking rainfall, residents of Houston and many gulf coast communities in Texas and Louisiana are finally experiencing the reprieve of receding flood water. But, with reprieve comes the confirmation of the damage left behind and the long road of returning to normalcy. That road is best traveled together. Once...
Blackhawks 2017 Prospect Camp Preview
July 17th, 2017 Summer is in full swing. Backyard barbecues are sizzling. Recreational lakes across North America are full of warm-weather visitors and weekend warriors. Daylight is plentiful. Cold beverages rarely taste better than in the heat of July. As summer reaches its peak, many wish time would stand still. But for some, a little slice of...
Blackhawks Look Ahead After Emotional Weekend
June 26th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks organization and fan base endured an emotional weekend. The NHL Entry Draft, hosted by Chicago for the first time in history, was supposed to take center stage. For many, it quickly became an afterthought as general manager Stan Bowman made two trades that will re-shape the team's 2017-18 roster. Blockbuster...
Blackhawks Execute Draft Strategy
June 26th, 2017 It was 100 years in the making. Chicago finally had the chance to host an NHL draft. The vibe around the city was electric. The weather was perfect. The two-day event drew an NHL-record 47,514 fans, including both inside the United Center and outdoors at the fan fest. Given the event's resounding success, the League probably won't wait...