Category Archives: Here come the Hawks…

Various thoughts & ideas about the Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Do Dallas, Win 8-1

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The final score was 8-1, but the game wasn’t as close as the score would indicate.

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Blackhawks Get Back On Track In Columbus

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Tab Bamford

After three days off, it took 65 minutes and a shootout for the Blackhawks to get back in the win column on Thursday night.

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Chicago Blackhawks On Sports Illustrated’s Cover

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tab Bamford

For the first time since Bobby Hull appeared on it 41 years ago, the Chicago Blackhawks will grace the cover of Sports Illustrated this week.

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Oil Slick: Blackhawks Comeback Falls Short Against Edmonton

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Four netminders allowed 11 goals on Sunday night at the United Center. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks weren’t able to overcome a miserable first period.

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Chicago Blackhawks First Half Grades: Defensemen

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Earlier today, we graded the forwards on the Blackhawks forwards at the season’s mid-way point. Now, let’s turn our attention the defensemen.

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Marian Hossa at 1,000 Games

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tab Bamford

On Sunday in Detroit, Blackhawks superstar Marian Hossa will play his 1,000th career NHL game.

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Blackhawks Handle Columbus, Historic Run Continues

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tab Bamford

It wasn’t the blow-out most fans wanted/expected, and might have taken a few minutes longer than the team/coaches had hoped, but the Blackhawks once again emerged with a victory on Friday night.

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Corey Crawford, Blackhawks Shut Out Blue Jackets

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Corey Crawford returned to the ice and stopped all 28 shots he faced on Sunday night as the Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 at the United Center.

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Jannik Hansen Suspended 1 Game

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Just after 6 PM ET, the NHL posted the suspension video for Jannik Hansen on their website. Apparently, that posting was done prematurely, as it was removed once I posted it here. Brendan Shanahan notes in the video that Hansen … Continue reading →

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In Focus: Blackhawks Forward Depth Making An Impact

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Chicago Blackhawks stayed on top of the NHL with a strong victory on Friday night. Chicago showed San Jose and the rest of the league why they have yet to lose a game in regulation through 14 games once … Continue reading →

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