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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

Greg Boysen | August 8, 2021

Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. There were also a pair of…

Today in Hockey History: May 20

Greg Boysen | May 20, 2021

On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some…

Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History

Meghan Dillon | January 29, 2021

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…

Blackhawks All-Time Playoff Roster

Shaun Filippelli | September 24, 2020

Having been around since the 1926-27 season, and as a member of the NHL’s original six, the Chicago Blackhawks are not lacking in history. They’ve made their mark throughout this…

The Best of the Blackhawks, Then and Now

Scott Schultz | September 18, 2019

Some of the greatest players to lace up and take to the ice have donned the Blackhawks sweater, including 36 Hall of Famers. Will any of today’s Hawks make the…

Stan Mikita Suffered from CTE – Studies Show

The Canadian Press | September 14, 2019

CHICAGO — A posthumous study of Stan Mikita’s brain shows the hockey Hall of Famer suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the time of his death a year ago.
Dr. Ann McKee, the director of the BU CTE Center, announced the findings during the C…

5 Things Blackhawks Fans Need to Remember

Meghan Dillon | December 29, 2018

It’s no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t having their best season. From the firing of Joel Quenneville to a few lengthy losing streaks, things aren’t what they used to be. Despite…

Top 3 Centers in Blackhawks History

Meghan Dillon | July 3, 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…

Blackhawks Top 3 Historic Rivalries

Meghan Dillon | March 13, 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…

Bruins’ Marchand Could Learn From Mikita

Joseph Ochs | January 25, 2018

Perhaps Harry Sinden’s most famous quote should be updated to, “Death, taxes, the first penalty in Montreal and a Brad Marchand suspension,” in reference to life’s certainties. Brad Marchand is…

Stan Mikita’s Health: What to Know

Meghan Dillon | January 31, 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…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hodge Leads Hawks Past Rangers

Rick Cole | November 9, 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…

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