June 5, 2014: On Target

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Time to check in on our baseball teams.  I actually caught the end of the Cubs game yesterday, after returning from a family trip to Target.  There’s always some competition to watching 162 Cubs games each year, especially in the … Continued

June 4, 2014: Playing Bowman

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On the day that the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals begin, it’s time to take a look at the Hawks, and see what has to be done in order to be back in this series next year.  A roster overhaul is … Continued

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