How the Blackhawks became the talk of Chicago
globesports.com 1/1/2009 — After arriving in Chicago to set up for Thursday's NHL outdoor game, NBC producer Sam Flood got in touch with a high-school classmate living in the city. "I went out to dinner with him and met a bunch of his friends," Flood said yesterday. "The men — ...

Fan wins $1-million at Blackhawks game
fromtherink.com 1/20/2009 — The Chicago Blackhawks announced tonight the team had a lucky fan win one million dollars, courtesy of the Illinois Lottery, during Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Wild. Right wing Martin Havlat scored at the 10:00 mark of the ...

With Bears Dead, Media Turns Lowly Eyes to Blackhawks
mouthpiecesports.com 12/30/2008 — In any typical year, this would be a bad time for Chicago sports media. It’s the winter. It’s cold. Trudging to work every day sucks. But more than that, once you get to work, you only have one professional team to cover — the Bears ...

Hockey Orphan: Clare from All Hawks Hockey on the Blackhawks
cyclelikesedins.blogspot.com 2/13/2009 — Just a short time ago things were bad for Blackhawks fans. In fact, bad is probably an understatement. However, things have turned around for the Blackhawks and now is certainly a great time to be a Hawks fan. So many things have changed, it is hard to narrow it down, however there are a few ...

Nice Blackhawks Story, Wild Notes
18568reasonswhy.blogspot.com 12/11/2008 — I know this blog is Wild-focused and not Blackhawks-focused, but just bear with me as I share a Hawks story with you. If you really don't care to read about Chicago's reviving team, then skip past this section to hear more about Wild news. The other ...

The Funeral Burgers: Blackhawks' story a holiday gift to NHL, world
sports.yahoo.com 12/15/2008 — Last week, radio host Mike Ross of XM NHL Home Ice was mired in non-stop talk about the Sean Avery / "sloppy seconds" debacle, as that cloud of negativity obscured all other hockey news. Then came a forwarded e-mail from a listener in ...

Welcome Back Chicago Blackhawks
sportsroids.com 12/11/2008 — Blackhawks competitive again

Chicago Blackhawks Star In A Heart-Warming Tale Of Thanksgiving Joy [NHL]
deadspin.com 12/11/2008 — I got an interesting email this morning about the Chicago Blackhawks. (Wait guys, that's not a joke!) Last month, the Hawks had six straight road games sandwiched around the Thanksgiving holiday. They went from Phoenix to Dallas to Toronto (nice ...

Dying At Blackhawks Games Is A Family Tradition
sportsbybrooks.com 11/5/2008 — It’s an inevitable part of life that we all start to take on the personality traits and habits of our parents. No matter how hard we try as teenagers to be the polar opposites of the people who gave us life, in the end it’s generally a ...

Hockey’s Windy City Renaissance
theloveofsports.com 1/27/2009 — The Chicago Blackhawks, once the worst-run franchise in pro sports, are experiencing a resurgence under reinvigorated ownership. Jeff Brokaw counts the tale of the return of one of the Original Six and the fans that love them.

Chicago Blackhawks Reach Midterm: What Does The Second Half Hold? — Bleacher Report - NHL 1/15/2009
It is that time of the season when hockey pundits from every nook and cranny of the puck world come out with their takes on the middle of the season. Some hand out awards, and others reflect lovingly (or in the case of some teams, angrily) upon ...

The NHL Needs to Start Passing Out Aspirin To The Fans — Bleacher Report - NHL 1/15/2009
Damn it, NHL! Just one morning I would like to open up the newspaper, turn on the radio or television, or even surf the web without getting a headache from stupid decisions that you have made. Like most mornings, the headache came very early.  ...

Could The "Bulin Wall" Be Stopping Pucks In Toronto? — Bleacher Report - NHL 1/16/2009
Let’s face it, the goaltending tandem of Vesa Toskala and Curtis Joseph are not getting the job done for the Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs need an elite goaltender that can play 50-60 games a season, a legitimate number one. Who is out there? ...

Winter Classic: Is Once a Year Too Much? — Bleacher Report - NHL 1/16/2009
No!!!  This idea has never been looked at logically in my estimation.  It is either yes or no from the heart not the brain. There is one argument that cannot be overlooked: hockey needs to be brought to the fans.  The winter classic ...

A Red Wings Fan In Chicago: A Tale Of a True Fan — Bleacher Report - NHL 1/16/2009
I would like to address a long-standing issue in sports that transcends hockey—just because you live somewhere, you should support the home team.  Isn't it more noble to move and stay committed? I am a Red Wings fan in Chicago, and I ...