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Today in Hockey History: June 24
June 24th, 2020 Two National Hockey League seasons concluded on this date, one in a very memorable fashion. June 24 has also hosted four different NHL Entry Drafts over the years which welcomed in plenty of star power into the league. 17 Seconds The term “17 Seconds” means two different things depending on which hockey team you are a fan of....
Best Current NHL Player From Each Canadian Province
June 17th, 2020 There's nothing more Canadian than the game of hockey, so it's not surprising that more than 40 per cent of current NHLers are from the Great White North. You don't have to look far to find terrific talent from the jagged Rockies, or the sprawling prairies, or the East Coast's craggy cliffs. From sea to shining sea, here's a look at...
Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup: The Legacy Begins
June 11th, 2020 This past Tuesday marked the 10-year anniversary of the Chicago Blackhawks raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in 49 long years. Yes June 9 of 2010 was a pretty special day in Chicago. Well, in Philadelphia to be exact. Patrick Kane scored the championship goal that nobody saw, and the rest is history. The Blackhawks went on to...
Blackhawks Memories: Stanley Cup Brings Out the Jerks
May 31st, 2020 Playoff hockey isn’t for the faint of heart. We all know the intensity and physicality get ramped up in the postseason. After all, the Stanley Cup is on the line! Guys are all trying to intimidate each other and get the upper hand in any way they can. Teams go “all-in” as the playoffs progress. The Chicago Blackhawks have never...
Blackhawks Giving Back During Pandemic
May 9th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL aren’t playing hockey right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the organization and the players are doing what they can to help out. They are in a unique position to use their platform for the greater good. Here are a few ways the Blackhawks are giving back and spreading positivity...
Today in Hockey History: April 29
April 29th, 2020 Today was a big day for Game 7s in National Hockey League history with plenty of drama throughout the years. Since we cannot enjoy the drama and excitement of a Game 7 right now, let’s take a trip down memory lane. You’ve Got to Love Those Game 7s On April 29, 1978, Lanny McDonald struck in overtime to give the Toronto Maple...
Top 10 Mennonites in NHL History
April 29th, 2020 Over 500 years ago, a group led by Menno Simons in Northern Germany created the Christian denomination of the Mennonites. They were persecuted for their pacifism and Protestant connections, which forced them to flee several European countries. Today, Mennonites live all over the world, though many are still in areas where their...
Blackhawks’ 2019-20 Season Stats Leaderboard
April 26th, 2020 While there may be talk of finishing the 2019-20 season for the NHL, no one really knows how that will all pan out. One thing we do know is the COVID-19 pandemic has left us all sorely missing hockey. So while we wait for some sort of resolution or closure, let’s look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ first 70 games by the numbers. Here...
Chicago Blackhawks' Player Comparisons: 2019 vs. 2020
April 10th, 2020 During this NHL pause due to COVID-19, I thought it would be a fun exercise to compare some of the numbers and statistics of the Chicago Blackhawks from this season compared to last season. Yeah, well it turns out this wasn’t so much fun after all. The Blackhawks had a record of 31-30-9 (71 points) through 70 games last season. In...
Chicago Blackhawks' Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
April 5th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have had a long and storied history as one of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. There have been a number of Hall of Famers and colorful characters to have put on the famed Blackhawks sweaters through the decades. This list chronicles the top 20 goal scorers in team history. 1. Bobby...
Blackhawks Top 3 Current Rivalries
March 25th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have some of the most historic rivalries in National Hockey League history. Although many of them are in the past, the Blackhawks have earned plenty of enemies in the last decade with their three Stanley Cups in six seasons. Here are the top three current rivals of the Blackhawks. St. Louis...
Blackhawks' Road Trip Woes Crush Playoff Hopes
February 17th, 2020 It’s safe to say this recent five-game road trip was pretty important for the Chicago Blackhawks. They were already on the outside looking in, but were still on the cusp of a wildcard spot if they went on a roll. Well, they didn’t. They only secured one win and earned a mere two out of a possible 10 points. The frustrating...
Blackhawks Back from Break; Look to Keep Momentum
February 1st, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks entered their week-plus-long break on a bit of a roll. Despite dropping their last contest to the Florida Panthers 4-3, they entered the break winning five of their last six games and quietly have managed to get themselves back into the wild card race. Jonathan Toews has kicked it into gear, and was named the...
