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Following the Chicago Blackhawks' victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, clinching the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship since 1961, the National Hockey League's offseason is officially underway.
Ahead on the NHL's June schedule lies its annual award show in Las Vegas on the 23rd and the hope-filled NHL Entry Draft held two nights later at Los Angeles' famed Staples Center.
The first of ...
Going to the Blackhawks parade and being part of history was one of the most fun thing I could have done. Never had I seen so many people going absolutely crazy.
And when I mean crazy, I mean crazy.
A reported two million people were there, and I could totally believe that. Michigan Avenue was packed shoulder to shoulder from sidewalk to sidewalk. It was wallet-picking close.
While I was there ...
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(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (34-28) lost to Charlotte (28-35) 9-5: Box Score - RecapBatting:Reid Gorecki, CF: 1-for-5, RReegie Corona, 2B: 1-for-5Eduardo Nunez, SS: 2-for-5, 2B, RJuan Miranda, DH: 2-for-4, BBChad Huffman, 1B: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI (22), RDavid Winfree, RF: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI (33), RJesus Montero, C: 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI (22), R - now batting .222Matthew Cusick, 3B: 1-for-3, RBI (9), BBGreg Golson, LF: 1-for-4Pitching: Zach McAllister (L, 5-3): ...
Philadelphia Flyers: A Look at The Flyers Free Agents For Next Year
Posted: 11th June 2010 by Andrew Mason in NHL
The Philadelphia Flyers came so close to winning the Stanley Cup, but the Chicago Blackhawks had too much talent and one ugly goal. The Flyers magical ride through the postseason is over.
It had certainly been the most stunning postseason the Flyers have had possibly since 1975.
Going from winning in a shootout against the New York Rangers to sneak into the playoffs, to goalie Brian Boucher having a sub 2.00 GAA ...
Let’s face it, Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world. Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, the Magnificent Mile, the Sears Tower, downtown, and the Bean. There is so much to do in this Midwest city that they call Chicago that you can find fun almost anytime or any day of the week in the bustling downtown area.
One thing is missing though, or at least ...
Perhaps the most anti-climatic goal in playoff overtime history, but it still counts. The Chicago Blackhawks had an unbelievable ride to the top this past season, and they deserved to win the Stanley Cup.
Just a few days later, it’s already time to start looking ahead to next season. The NHL draft is only a couple of weeks away, as well as the award ceremony. On June ...
Since the lockout, Henrik Lundqvist has been the backbone of the New York Rangers, and main ingredient into their semi-resurgence since 2006.
He's the first goaltender in NHL history to record 30-plus wins in his first five seasons. He led Sweeden to a Gold Medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. He's done it all, except get past the second-round in the playoffs.
A big reason is the Rangers' inability to give Lundqvist ...
First, take notice I didn’t say, “Why I don’t LIKE Hockey.”
Next, think about me and understand I am from Chicago and I watch sports more than anyone you know, and there is a definite possibility that I watch more sports than anyone in the world. I mean, I literally get paid to watch sports.
I watch every single MLB game, and I don’t go to bed until I watch the highlights ...
Dion Phaneuf To Be Named Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Next Week
Posted: 11th June 2010 by Brad LeClair in NHL
According to Sources, Dion Phaneuf will be named the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs next week when the club will unveil its new team uniforms.
I believe this move was an inevitability, since as soon as he got to Toronto, Phaneuf seemed to be the most vocal player around, but also the player who commanded a lot of respect.
Naming him captain not only finally gives the Leafs a player to ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup, Savor the Moment
Posted: 11th June 2010 by Bryan Dietzler in NHL
As a big-time Chicago sports fan, the Blackhawks' victory in the Stanley Cup Finals was a sweet one. It was great to see a team that hasn’t won a championship for decades finally get to the top of the hockey world. My hats off to the Blackhawks, their managers, and their owners.
The city of Chicago has a proud sports history with many sports traditions. We have the Cubs, the darlings ...