February 20, 2020: Stress Free
Wouldn’t that be nice? No stress… I feel like I don’t stress out about much, or maybe it’s just that I suppress it all. Maybe one day I’ll have a Me, Myself, & Irene moment. Hopefully not. But in regards … Continued
February 19, 2020: Away We Go
In Part 3 of my 2009-2010 Blackhawks feature, let’s take a final look at things before the season actually began. Something else with huge ramifications happened the previous year… I remember when it happened on October 16, 2008; I was … Continued
February 18, 2020: Starting Points
And with the 54th pick of the 2002 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select Duncan Keith. Not a bad pick, eh? Certainly better than our 1st pick that year, Anton Babchuk. We weren’t done though. With the 282nd pick of … Continued
February 17, 2020: End of the Road
Well, that was fun… not! The Blackhawks ended their road trip with another loss in Winnipeg. Remember when we talked about how this road trip would be season defining; well, let’s hope we were wrong. Because if that was truly … Continued
February 16, 2020: What a Joy
OK, so maybe I should have watched the intros. I watched it on my phone after the fact; it was pretty cool. Chicago did represent. Chicago is a big time basketball town. From all the guys that came from here … Continued
February 15, 2020: Unfamiliar Position
Back on the court for the 4th game of our floor hockey season. At 2-1, we were sitting in second place heading into this matchup. We were up against the team we beat 3-1 to open the season. This team … Continued
February 14, 2020: All Dud Weekend
We should be excited about this weekend. The city of Chicago hosting the NBA All Star game, and all the festivities surrounding it. Yet the only thing we can be excited about 32 years since our last hosting of the … Continued
February 13, 2020: The 4th Team
The Blackhawks are currently on a 5 game losing streak; that sucks. But you know what? I’m just glad I was able to see it. Am I crazy? Nah… I wasn’t so lucky growing up in Chicago. Imagine having a … Continued
February 12, 2020: The Hate Files XLIII
I don’t drive that much to work any more; typically once a week now. I think it’s a good thing. Dealing with people on the road, especially in rush hour, could be hazardous to your health. In fact, there are … Continued
February 11, 2020: Not Just Any Smith
Ouch! That one really hurt. Without their best player, in a game the Blackhawks really, really needed, the Oilers ice their win with an empty netter with 5 seconds left for a final of 5-3. The Blackhawks power play finally … Continued