Category Archives: History

News and notes about former Blackhawks and the history of the team

Chris Chelios Enters the Hockey Hall of Fame

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Tab Bamford

On Monday, the 2013 Class of Hockey Hall of Fame inductees will be inducted. Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Chris Chelios, who was voted in on his first ballot, will be joined by Brendan Shanahan, Scott Niedermayer, Geraldine Heaney and Fred … Continue reading →

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Steve Larmer: His Case For The Hockey Hall of Fame

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce the Class of 2013 on Tuesday, and it isn’t likely that Steve Larmer’s name will get called. With Chris Chelios headlining a group that still includes Jeremy Roenick, Brendan Shanahan and Pat Burns, … Continue reading →

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Patrick Kane Reaches 400 Points

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Tab Bamford

With his assist on the Blackhawks’ goal in Columbus, Patrick Kane reached 400 points in his young career. He has been a superstar worthy of a number one overall pick, and it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate his career … Continue reading →

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Happy 2nd Anniversary, Blackhawks Fans

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Tab Bamford

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NHL Draft: Blackhawks Adding Depth or Frustration?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Over the last 12 months, the front office of the Chicago Blackhawks has shown a great deal of confidence in their selections from the 2011 NHL Draft. Six of the Hawks’ 11 picks in last year’s draft have already signed an … Continue reading →

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The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Tab Bamford

In the wake of Kerry Wood announcing his retirement from the Chicago Cubs, fans have engaged in a number of discussions surrounding Chicago sports. Should the Cubs retire Wood’s number? Why can’t Sox fans respect his career? And, perhaps the … Continue reading →

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Champion Blackhawks Two Years Later: Looking Back At Post-Cup Trades

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tab Bamford

It has been two years since the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, and the dismantling series of trades that immediately followed the championship. With two full seasons now in the books, how did the Blackhawks do in the trades that … Continue reading →

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Ed Belfour Heritage Night: Remembering “The Eagle”

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Tab Bamford

In honor of the Blackhawks celebrating Ed Belfour Heritage Night on Sunday, it’s worth a moment to look back at the Hall of Fame career of one of the great netminders in Hawks history. Tweet

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Blackhawks – Red Wings Renew Rivalry

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Tab Bamford

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Blackhawks Coach Joel Quenneville Earns 600th Win

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Tab Bamford

With Sunday night’s 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, Chicago coach Joel Quenneville earned his 600th victory as an NHL coach. The only man in NHL history to reach 600 wins in fewer games than Joel Quenneville (1,114) is Blackhawks … Continue reading →

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