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Michal Kempny

Blackhawks Weekly: Cutting Their Losses

Gail Kauchak | October 30, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks are three more brutal losses into their 2017-18 season and will want to put this week behind them. They were trounced on the road 4-2 by the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Editor's Choice

Overtime With BSC: Blackhawks Sign Rutta to Help Prepare for Expansion

Brandon Share-Cohen | June 7, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks always seem prepared. Even when the team looks primed to blow up their team and start over, the Blackhawks find a way around it. Not many teams…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column

Recap: Toews Carries Blackhawks past Canucks

Todd Moritz | January 22, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks both entered the United Center with a two-game winning streak. With two points, the Blackhawks would once again be tied for first in the Western…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks

Hitchcock Coached Outdoor Prison Game & Other Winter Classic Notes

Dustin Nelson | January 2, 2017

ST. LOUIS — Monday will see the St. Louis Blues host their first-ever outdoor NHL game. They’ll face the Chicago Blackhawks for the 19th time since the start of 2016.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, St Louis Blues

Blackhawks Roster Preview: Defensemen

David Tews | September 28, 2016

In more ways than one, Chicago’s defensive unit is moving in the opposite direction of its forward group. While salary cap issues pushed out several talented players up front this…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Previews and Predictions

Michal Kempny Signing Helps Defensive Depth For Blackhawks

Brandon Share-Cohen | May 26, 2016

The Chicago Blackhawks signing Michal Kempny is a move that will benefit the team’s defensive depth moving forward. Defensive depth is something the Blackhawks have notoriously been short on in…

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Blackhawks Sign European Goalie, Defenseman and Forward

Dean Plunkett | May 24, 2016

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have officially agreed to terms with goaltender Lars Johansson, defenseman Michal Kempny and forward Martin Lundberg on one-year contracts. As first reported by…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

Chicago Comes to Terms With Michal Kempny: Report

Dustin L. Nelson | May 23, 2016

The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly come to terms with Czech defenseman Michal Kempny on a contract that will bring him to North American professional hockey for the first time. The…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

16 Players Named to Team Czech Republic World Cup Roster

Dustin Nelson | March 2, 2016

All World Cup of Hockey teams are required to announce the first 16 players of their roster, including two goaltenders, on Mar. 2. Here’s the first 16 players of the…

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