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The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
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Benched Stalberg 'likely playing' in Game 3
Tribune reporterViktor Stalberg's absence from the Chicago Blackhawks lineup "likely" ends after two games. The Hawks need better pace in Game 3 against the Red Wings on Monday, so they appear to be reinserting Stalberg, a player with superior speed and lingering...Tags: Viktor Stalberg, Michal Handzus, United Center, Dave Bolland, Patrick Sharp
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Wings play extra tough with Toews
At one point during the general bludgeoning of the Blackhawks in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday, Jonathan Toews received a particularly robust clobbering. The captain was hit hard in front of the net, then he was hit hard again,...
Tags: Patrick Kane, United Center, Brendan Smith, Patrick Sharp, Henrik Zetterberg
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Resurgent Red Wings even series 1-1
There were times during their first-round series against the Wild when the Blackhawks weren't at their best. Despite those moments, the Hawks cruised past their under-manned foe in five games. Memo to the Hawks: The Red Wings aren't the Wild....
Tags: United Center, Jimmy Howard, Joe Louis Arena, Damien Brunner, Valtteri Filppula
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Sports TV and radio: Monday's 5/20 log (updated Sunday AM)
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Hawks go from legendary to lethargic in 1 game
Frustration won a rare faceoff with Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. "I'm not going to go off and complain …" Toews said after Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Red Wings at the United Center that evened the Western Conference semifinals 1-1. Alas,...
Tags: Ice Hockey, Sports, Viktor Stalberg, United Center, Brendan Smith
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Red Wings beat Hawks at their own game
The Red Wings turned the tables on the Blackhawks in the puck-possession game. After proving adept at holding the puck throughout their Game 1 victory, the Hawks found themselves chasing it during the Wings' 4-1 victory in Game 2 on Saturday at the...
Tags: Sports, Patrick Kane, Ice Hockey, United Center, Brendan Smith
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Kings Road: Defending the Stanley Cup
FrameworkThe Los Angeles Kings being the defense of their 2012 Stanley Cup title. They defeated their first round opponents, the St. Louis Blues, in six games and won the opening game of the second round against the San Jose Sharks. They would face either the... -
Open thread: The weeks in review
Change of SubjectThe "Weeks in Review" feature is now an open thread in which commenters can talk about any current events or cultural phenomena that have caught their attention, including but limited to the topics brought up in our traditional roundup of...... -
Quenneville named Jack Adams Trophy finalist
Tribune reporterOne of his players apparently described him as a "teddy bear" on Friday, and that much Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville laughed off and declined to comment on. But Quenneville didn't hesitate to throw all credit to his club after being named as...Tags: Ice Hockey, Sports, United Center, Anaheim Ducks, Joel Quenneville
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Keegan Bradley keeps lead at Byron Nelson
Keegan Bradley shot a one-under-par 69 in a round that started and ended with bogeys, good enough for a three-stroke lead after two rounds in the Byron Nelson Championship at Irving, Texas. A day after setting the TPC Four Seasons course record with a...
Tags: Ice Hockey, Chicago Bears, Physical Conditions, Football, National Football League
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Blackhawks fighting for playoff minutes
The day before the Blackhawks got their hands on the Red Wings, Daniel Carcillo and Jamal Mayers got their hands on each other. Right around the neck, actually, with some pushing and scowling followed by unpleasant words as they eventually skated away....
Tags: Viktor Stalberg, Joel Quenneville, Dave Bolland, Jamal Mayers, Daniel Carcillo
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Hawks' Stalberg on outside looking in
Tribune reporterViktor Stalberg took the ice wearing his now-familiar white No. 25 sweater for practice Friday at the United Center. The Blackhawks winger then skated on the so-called fifth line, meaning the veteran remains on the outside of the starting lineup looking...Tags: Viktor Stalberg, Sports, Ice Hockey, Michal Handzus, Philadelphia Flyers
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