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Canada Eliminated From World Championships

Early Thursday morning in the US, Canada lost a heart-breaking game to Slovakia and their hopes for a gold medal at the 2012 World Championships ended. Duncan Keith finished the tournament with 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) and was … Continue reading

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Blackhawks World Championships Update (Saturday)

Here’s an update on the Blackhawks playing at the World Championships through Saturday’s action: Duncan Keith, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 8 assists, 9 points, +7 Patrick Sharp, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 5 assists, 6 points, +2 Marcus Kruger, Sweden 6  … Continue reading

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Blackhawks World Championships Update

Here is how the Blackhawks’ players are doing at the 2012 World Championships tournament in Helsinki and Stockholm (stats thru Thursday, May 10): Patrick Sharp, Canada 4 games, 1 goal, 4 assists, 5 points, +1 Duncan Keith, Canada 4 games, … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Free Agency: How 2013 Could Impact The Coming Summer

This summer’s crop of free agents in Chicago is loaded with veterans, most of whom aren’t expected back next year. But looking at the summer of 2013, the Blackhawks are looking at a number of intriguing decisions that could impact … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Competing In World Championships

Six members of the Chicago Blackhawks will represent three different countries in the IIHF World Championships. The tournament officially begins on May 4. Marcus Kruger and Viktor Stalberg will join Niklas Hjalmarsson for Sweden. Michael Frolik will represent the Czech Republic. … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Andrew Shaw Set To Return: Now What?

When Jonathan Toews scored the dramatic, game-winning goal in Phoenix late on Saturday night, two things were assured. The two teams will meet again, in Chicago, on Monday night. And Andrew Shaw will return to the lineup for the Blackhawks.

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Blackhawks-Coyotes Playoff Preview

With their win on Saturday night, the Phoenix Coyotes clinched the Pacific Division title and a first round playoff matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks. So how do the two teams stack up? Let’s take a look.

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Young Blackhawks Fight Back, Lose To Wild In Shootout

Ray Emery wasn’t great but the Hawks scorers tried to make things interesting the night after locking up a playoff spot in the regular season finale at the United Center.

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Blackhawks Rookies Continue Making Enormous Impact

In spite of so many fans claiming the Blackhawks’ front office has failed because of disappointing statistical production from some of the veteran free agents that have been brought in with short-term deals, the playoff-bound Hawks wouldn’t be leaving their … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Finally Beat Preds, Clinch Playoff Spot

The Blackhawks are in the playoffs for the fourth straight year. Chicago clinched a postseason spot with a win over a Nashville team that has dominated them all year. Like the rest of the season, it wasn’t pretty. But there … Continue reading

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