May 13, 2014: Wipeout
So how does a “die-hard” fan watch 342 regular season games per year? The answer for most of us is, we don’t. Don’t get me wrong, I would watch 342 regular season games per year, but it’s just not feasible. Life … Continued
May 12, 2014: The Good Hawks
It took them 2 games in Minnesota, and 1 period last night at the UC, but the Good Hawks finally returned. It looked like we were still in Minnesota after tallying only 6 shots in the 1st period. When the … Continued
May 11, 2014: Reflection Day
On this beautiful Sunday Mother’s Day morning, it’s time for some reflection. How did that draft go for DA Bears? Are we going to be able to take care of the Wild? Will the Cubs lose 100 games again? Will … Continued
May 10, 2014: Riddle me this
I don’t get it. How can a team that looks so dominant look so bad? How does a team that looks SO overmatched come back and tie this series? Is it the ratings game for NBC Sports Network? Does home … Continued
May 9, 2014: Back to the Future
This is what was supposed to happen. Finally, the Cubs take one from the Sox to avoid the sweep. I was sick of Sox fans coming up to me at work all day reminding me what happened the night before. … Continued
May 8, 2014: Draft Day
As we look forward to tonight, and to the season, I want to take a quick look back at the Bears illustrious draft day history. I would talk about who the Bears are going to draft today, but that would … Continued
May 7, 2014: Mama Said
Mama said there’d be days like this… The Wild got their 1st win last night at home, and pulled within 2-1 in the series. It was a lackluster effort by the Hawks, who didn’t seem interested in putting their foot … Continued
May 6, 2014: Loss of Interest?
As the Crosstown series began this year, it didn’t seem to hold the same importance as it usually does. With the Blackhawks going for their 3rd cup in 5 years, the Bears draft coming up this week, and both teams … Continued
May 5, 2014: Say the Right Thing
As I listen to the interviews before and during Game 2 of the Hawks-Wild, I think, how easy is it to say the right thing? Whenever teams are asked about their opponents, they are mostly complimentary, showing nothing but respect … Continued
May 4, 2014: Better Late than Never
So it took a month, but the Cubs have finally won their first series of the year, and it couldn’t come against a better team. Actually, they’re in the midst of a 3-game winning streak, as they go for the … Continued