Blackhawks History
Top 3 Wingers in Blackhawks History
January 14th, 2019 In hockey, wingers have a simple job: score goals. As easy as it sounds, it takes a lot to be a top winger in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks are lucky to have had plenty of strong wingers throughout the history of their franchise, but a few stand out much more than the...
Chicago Blackhawks Logo History
January 1st, 2019 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...
Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend
December 23rd, 2018 On August 7, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at age 78. His legacy will be remembered by Chicago Blackhawks fans for generations to come. Stan Mikita Belongs on...
The Breakaway: Wirtz Family Cups & Controversy
October 24th, 2018 Earlier this month, Northwestern University Press published The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks. Bryan Smith, a senior writer at Chicago Magazine, does a great job telling the story of not only Rocky Wirtz taking over the...
Duncan Keith: An Unfinished Legacy
October 18th, 2018 Last Saturday, Duncan Keith put on his Chicago Blackhawks sweater for the 1,000th time in his stellar career. He is just the sixth player in franchise history to play 1,000 regular-season games for the team, joining Bob Murray, Brent Seabrook, Eric Nesterenko,...
5 Worst Trades in Blackhawks History
October 4th, 2018 It is always easy to determine the winner and loser of a trade long after the fact. The Chicago Blackhawks have made some awful trades that looked like mistakes the very moment they made them. Here are the five worst trades in franchise history.
Blackhawks & Chelios: Together Again
August 9th, 2018 For nine years, Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was one of the most beloved players in Chicago Blackhawks history. He quickly fell out of favor with Blackhawks fans shortly after moving on to play with the rival Detroit Red Wings. Nearly 20 years after being traded to...
Marian Hossa: 3 Career Hawks Highlights
July 28th, 2018 In May 2018, Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks announced, "I will not be playing hockey anymore" to the Chicago Tribune. This didn't come as much of a surprise, for he didn't play the 2017-18 season due to a skin condition. What came as a surprise to Blackhawks fans...
Top 3 Centers in Blackhawks History
July 3rd, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks have had some of the best centers in the history of the NHL. Centers usually carry the most responsibility on the ice where they're supposed to score and win faceoffs. Because of this responsibility, centers are often some of the best...
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....
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...
