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Blackhawks-Red Wings will have an edge to it
Rough stuff in Tuesday's rout should add spice to Wrigley affair > The Blackhawks had their fun in the sun Wednesday at Wrigley Field. During practice for the 2009 Winter Classic, they tried to reach the bleachers with pucks using their sticks and they munched on the old baseball standby — sunflower seeds — in the dressing room. Rosters: Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings Fred Mitchell: Hawks alumni ...
Wings win! Wings win!
Wings win! Wings win!
examiner.com — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 in the 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field... (more) Wings win! Wings win!
Videos From Wrigley.....
Videos From Wrigley.....
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Some videos from the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago....thanks to all the people that have... uploaded videos to Youtube today. There will be more later. What a great day for hockey!!! (more) Videos From Wrigley.....
 Winter Classic: At long last, the puck drops here  :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Blackhawks
Winter Classic: At long last, the puck drops here :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Blackhawks
suntimes.com — Countdown to Classic over as Hawks, Red Wings set for historic game at Wrigley ''Surreal.'' That's the... first word Blackhawks president John McDonough used to describe Wrigley Field's transformation from a baseball mecca to a hockey venue. The former ... (more) Winter Classic: At long last, the puck drops here :: ...
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Dear Chicago - 1-1-08
Empty Netters — ... to another Winter Classic on account of losing our license plate on our way home the last one, we'll be live blogging this game from the comfort of our house. It begins at approximately 12:30 p.m. Please tune in. -This will be our first attempted doubleheader blog. Please keep us in your prayers. -Please tell us the Red Wings aren't wearing these socks: -Check out Chicago goaltender Cristobal Huet's mask: -This game will not be a friendly affair. -Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith is not used to ...

Game-day Hawks' press roundup
Snapshots — ... , and an out-and-out threat to Cleary, as noted by Chris Kuc: January 1, Chicago Tribune : "Obviously, we want to protect our best and skilled players," defenseman James Wisniewski said. "There's hitting in this game; it's going to happen. Just because one time [Kane] gets hit doesn't mean we want to kill those guys. "Trust me: [Cleary's] going to get his, though. But we just have to worry about winning the game, and that stuff will take care of itself. I'm sure when he has the puck and he's not looking, somebody's going to be able to hit him back. Or if Datsyuk or Zetterberg ...

Steve Mason: Three Is A Magic Number
Josh Q. Public — ... Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go!  In the spirit of today’s NHL Winter Classic, I give you Steve Mason.  Rookie Steve Mason.  Columbus Blue Jacket rookie goaltender Steve Mason.  Rookie rookie, who gets the cookie?  Stevie does.  I’m gonna ask you a simple question and I want you to listen to me: who’s the big winner here tonight at the casino?  Huh?  Stevie, that’s who.  ...

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