May 31, 2015: Focused
It is crazy how good this team can be when they are 100% zoned in. When focused, this team is scary good. The Blackhawks showed us again why they are a team for the ages. Oh, it’s not over yet. … Continued
May 30, 2015: Flipping the Script
It was only last year when the Blackhawks were in this same position: Game 7 Western Conference Finals. We all know the result from last year; we all hope we know the result from this year. If everything goes according … Continued
May 27, 2015: And Then There Was Seven
Was there ever really a doubt? For the second year in a row, the Hawks will play a Game 7 with the right to play in the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. How you feeling? Well, I’m feeling pretty … Continued
May 26, 2015: Hold On Tight
I always describe the die hard fan experience as a roller coaster ride. The ups and downs that come along with this committment isn’t for the faint of heart. At times, you will be rewarded… other times, crushed… sometimes just … Continued
May 25, 2015: Intestinal Fortitude
Courage. Resoluteness. Endurance. A politically correct term for guts. Some of us got it, some of us don’t. Some of our teams got it, some of them don’t. The ones that don’t…they fade away into the abyss with most teams. … Continued
May 24, 2015: Just A Regular Old Game
If you watched Saturday night’s Blackhawks game, you know it was anything but just a regular old game. This series is turning into a classic, as the Hawks stood undefeated in overtime with a 5-4 win in double OT over … Continued
May 23, 2015: The Hate Files XVII
4 months…. 4 months since the last Hate File. It’s not good to keep the hate in that long. We’re back. It shouldn’t be a mystery who we’re going to be talking about here. Before this year, I’ve had minimal … Continued
May 22, 2015: Digging a Hole
Well, it’s not exactly a hole yet… but the Hawks are now down in the series 2-1 after last night’s 2-1 loss to the Ducks. It wasn’t pretty. It was the Hawks first home playoff loss of the year. The … Continued
May 21, 2015: The UC
Back at the UC for Game 3 tonight vs the Ducks. It’s nice to be home. It’s been 18 days since the Blackhawks last game at the United Center. Fans have been waiting for this next playoff game for too … Continued
May 20, 2015: Battle Tested
So did YOU stay up to watch the entire Hawks game? OK, I’m going to come clean… As documented in my in-game blog last night, I watched the 1st on TV, and the 2nd via ESPN gamecast. I was primed … Continued