May 6, 2015: The Shutout

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It’s beautiful when it happens.  In the playoffs, it’s huge.  The Blackhawks beat the Wild 1-0 last night in Minnesota to take a strangle hold on the series going up three games to none. Crawford was magnificent.  He’s done this before.  … Continued

May 4, 2015: Shining Stars

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It’s great to see your best players play their best at the most important times.  This is why this Blackhawks team is so special.  They’re not only loaded, with a ton of depth, with great players; these “great” players, the … Continued

May 2, 2015: Buckle Up

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The Blackhawks took us for another ride Friday night.  With a 3-0 start in the 1st period, this series seemed like the one between these 2 teams the past 2 years.  Then, the Hawks had their 3 goal period meltdown, … Continued

April 27, 2015: Love Hurts

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At my niece’s birthday party yesterday, I received a text message that got me excited.  It was from the West Coast Celtic fan.  He told me “ur welcome”.  Kevin Love had just got injured in Game 4 of the Celtics … Continued

April 26, 2015: One Down

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It was supposed to be closing time across the board yesterday, but we only got one.  We got the one we really needed, and we’ll have to wait until Monday night to get the other one. The Bulls started the … Continued

April 20, 2015: Convincing

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That was more like it.  A return home was just what the doctor ordered.  The Hawks made it look relatively easy in grabbing the win Sunday to pull within 2 wins of advancing to the conference semifinals. For starters, it … Continued