June 2, 2014: The Closing Act

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Game 7 was everything it was supposed to be. It had high drama from beginning to end. It had great goal scoring, awesome individual efforts, and some lucky bounces. It was hockey at its highest level. The closing act in … Continued

June 1, 2014: Game 7

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Trying to think back in my head, without looking it up, I don’t remember many game 7s. That is, game 7s that involved Chicago teams. It is the ultimate game in sports. Everything is on the line for BOTH teams. … Continued

May 31, 2014: Thrill Seekers

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Just another game, eh?  Wow, it doesn’t get much better than that.  Game 6 actually topped the drama of Game 5. What will Game 7 hold?  Can’t imagine the UC being any louder on Sunday night. Hawks are coming home. … Continued

May 28, 2014: Day of Reckoning

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In about 10 hours, the Hawks will face their first elimination game this postseason.  How will they respond?  We all hope they come out and play their best hockey of the season the next 3 games… they’ll have to.  That’s … Continued

May 27, 2014: Deja Vu

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I was feeling sick as a dog last night.  I actually set the DVR to record the game because I didn’t think I was going to make it.  I would have to turn off my cell phone to avoid getting … Continued

May 26, 2014: Memorial Day Stroll

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As we celebrate another Memorial Day, I want to take a quick stroll down memory lane.  Before we do that, let’s remember all those who died fighting for our country… that is what we should remember each and every Memorial … Continued

May 25, 2014: Believing the Hype?

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Man do I miss the #1 announcing team.  Is it just me, or are these guys heavily on LA’s jock?  Maybe it’s because we don’t have one of our own in the booth, but it just seems they keep talking … Continued

May 22, 2014: Outnumbered

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It was bound to happen.  We couldn’t go through the entire playoffs undefeated at home, right?  It sure looked good early on, as the Hawks put it in cruise control after being up 2-0 in the 2nd period.  Then, it … Continued