Blackhawks History
Blackhawks Top 3 Historic Rivalries
March 13th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks have been in the National Hockey League (NHL) since 1926 and a team doesn't last that long in a professional sports league without gaining some enemies. In their nine decades in the NHL, the Blackhawks have earned six Stanley Cups and countless foes....
Chicago Blackhawks Logo History
December 8th, 2017 Let’s face it, we’re all a little tired of the Chicago Blackhawks. Given how often they’re on national television, how many of them were named to the National Hockey League’s Top 100 (despite questionable qualifications) and, of course, the league’s insistence on...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Steve Larmer
November 13th, 2017 This week we’re debating the merits of players who may have been overlooked for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Using the Hall’s criteria of judging a player based on their “playing ability, sportsmanship, character and contributions to his or her team or...
Blackhawks Rivalry With Wings Breeds Success
August 22nd, 2017 We've all heard the rip-roaring, thunderous crowds at the United Center, in unison, chant "Detroit sucks!" But while these chants occur, many Blackhawks fans can only sarcastically shake their heads, as if to say "yeah, right." It really doesn't matter where the Red Wings...
Do You Know Your Blackhawks Trivia?
August 17th, 2017 As one of the Original Six teams, the Chicago Blackhawks have a long and storied history in the NHL. We’ve uncovered some key moments, distinguished players and influential coaches in the franchise’s history. So let’s get to it and find out how much you know. How...
Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks 2005-Present
June 21st, 2017 I recently published the first of a two-part series looking back on the Chicago Blackhawks' best draft picks of the 21st century. That column highlighted eight players that were drafted from 2001 to 2004. Before we lock in on this year's NHL draft, let's finish reminiscing...
Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks 2001-04
June 17th, 2017 The 2017 NHL Entry Draft is a week away. For the Chicago Blackhawks' contingent, it should be an exciting couple of days. Despite being an Original Six franchise, Chicago will host the draft for the first time. To add to the excitement, the team also has plenty of draft...
Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History
June 17th, 2017 To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of media attention. He is the one who interacts with the refs on the ice and is often the face of the organization. Every team has a captain,...Top 5 Drought Era Blackhawks
March 28th, 2017 It is no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most successful teams in the NHL right now. With their recent success, it can be hard to believe that it wasn't always this way. Prior to their 2010 Stanley Cup win, the Hawks experienced a 49-year championship...
Blackhawks Rivalry History: Detroit Red Wings
March 10th, 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 same division for nine decades, leading to an on-and-off rivalry. Despite its lack of...
Blackhawks Rivalry History: The St. Louis Blues
February 26th, 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 the history of both teams. It does not have the same historical...
Stan Mikita's Health: What to Know
January 31st, 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 of the biggest contributors to the 1961 Stanley Cup win, Mikita is one of Chicago's greatest legends. He...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hodge Leads Hawks Past Rangers
November 9th, 2016 Young right winger Ken Hodge scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Chicago Black Hawks to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers in the only National Hockey League game last night. Hodge wasn’t around for the end of the game, however. He and New York’s Reggie...
