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LeBron James Is To Blame: So Are Dan Gilbert And David Stern
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Jeff Hicks in NBA
LeBron James fooled everyone into believing he was his own person, his own entity, and the "King." What Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and NBA commissioner David Stern created is much more foolish.
Gilbert had been put in charge of the dubious task of keeping James happy while he was a member of the Cavs. He did that very well, and that could be what led to the departure of ...
A Father’s Eyes- Some Of The Best Blackhawks Of My Dad’s Time Til Mine
Posted: 20th June 2010 by Jeff Hicks in NHL
In honor of Father's Day, I find it fitting to praise my dad for many reasons: love, care, nurturing, and of course, inheriting his sports teams. The one that always brought us closer was the Chicago Blackhawks.
To this day, whenever the Hawks are on, we watch them together (if possible). Chores need to be done? Garbage need to go out? Can't do it, Hawks are on.
Since the mid to early ...
2010 Stanley Cup Finals: Offensive Outburst Puts Blackhawks on the Brink
Posted: 7th June 2010 by Jeff Hicks in NHL
With a trip back to Chicago for Game Five, no one knew what would happen between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers. If you saw the 7-4 scoring barrage coming, then hopefully you knew to give Vegas a call and put some money down.
The series continued to play into the hands of the home team as a first period to remember gave Chicago a quick 3-0 lead at home. ...
2010 Stanley Cup Finals: The Numbers Behind the Blackhawks-Flyers Matchup
Posted: 25th May 2010 by Jeff Hicks in NHL
The stage is set, the teams have battled to get to this point, and on Saturday, the puck will drop on yet another Stanley Cup Finals.
And like so many Cup Finals before it, the 2010 matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers contains numerous intriguing and amazing storylines.
Here is a look at a portion of them by the numbers.
Five: Chances each team has had to win the Cup and ...
Chicago Blackhawks Tie Road Record Streak, Continue Torrid Play: A Recap
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Jeff Hicks in NHL
Chicago is in the driver's seat.
Despite another fast-paced game played by the San Jose Sharks, the Chicago Blackhawks took another bite out of one of the NHL's best teams.
The series continues to display the many entertaining facets of hockey, and as the days come and go, it appears an NHL stalwart is on the verge of something special.
There are a few tidbits to take away from tonight's Game Two ...