21 March, 2010

Category Archives: Chicago Blackhawks

Imagery from a Reader Roadtrip To Chitown

17 March, 2010

We are enthusiastic collectors of reader pics from summer vacations that Rock the Red, and in-season roadtrips that do likewise. OFB reader Chris made his first-ever visit to the great city of Chicago this past weekend, scored some prime seats for the big game, took in a little pre-St. Patty’s festivities within the Windy City’s [...]

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Then and Now: I Want My Innocent Ovi Back

16 March, 2010

It’s seared in my memory in a way virtually no other hockey moment, save the Miracle on Ice, is: the October 5, 2005, debut of Alexander Ovechkin in the NHL. Forty seconds into the new season’s opening game, on his very first NHL shift, Ovechkin slammed Columbus’ Radoslav Suchy so violently into the end boards [...]

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The Captain, Sitting Again

15 March, 2010

Per Capitals Insider, Capitals’ captain Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended for two games for his first period push Sunday of Blackhawks’ defenseman Brian Campbell. Sunday’s was Ovi’s third game misconduct of the 2009-10 season. Today’s verdict only further muddles the league’s incoherent and insufferably inconsistent enforcement measures.

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Oh So Worth Another Look

15 March, 2010

Now this is an unassisted tally if there ever was one — Nick Backstrom initiating his game-winning goal on Sunday with a deft stick-check of Troy Brouwer deep in his own end, then going coast-to-coast to occasion tears into the Windy City’s green river:

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Another Defining Moment in a Special Season

14 March, 2010

The Washington Post declared that Sunday’s matinee match-up “may be a preview of the Stanley Cup finals.” After the thrilling ending in Chicago today, NBC must be salivating at that prospect.

Also filed in Alexander Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Jason Chimera, NHL Rules, National Hockey League, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals | Comments (5)

Hockey 101: Caps 4 / Hawks 3 – OT

14 March, 2010
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From Boudreau(x)'s to Brashear, TX: My Summer Vacation

6 June, 2009

When my cousin in Dallas announced last year that she was getting married, I mentioned to Chanuck that we should go, especially since my parents live in Houston and we could visit there first. For a variety of reasons too boring to list, I decided that it should be a road trip. Surely I must be a masochist- who in their right mind does a 3000-mile drive with an active 13-month-old?

Also filed in American Hockey League, Bruce Boudreau, Donald Brashear, Hardcore Hockey Fans, detroit red wings | Comments (3)

Out in the Heartland, a Rivalry Reborn

29 May, 2009

The matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks was the Original Six rematch so many fans and perhaps even the NHL wanted, while it was not a close series, it will restart a rivalry.

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"Washington is, indeed, asking around about goalies"

21 December, 2008

During The Hotstove on last night’s Hockey Night in Canada’s broadcast, another rumour surfaced concerning the Washington Capitals. Per Al Strachan, “Washington is, indeed, asking around about goalies”. Adding more fuel to the fire was Scott Morrison who said that earlier in the year the Caps had a deal in place with Chicago. The particulars? Nylander and a pick for …

Also filed in CBC, Hockey Night in Canada, Michael Nylander, NHL Trades, Satellite Hotstove, Washington Capitals | Comments (8)

Minor Moments That Matter

15 October, 2008

Check out Mike Vogel’s engrossing post about the small moments in a game that constitute turning points; his fascinating article delving into the details of the Washington Capitals’ home opener victory makes for a terrific read. Check it out here.

Also filed in Brooks Laich, Dave Steckel, Matt Bradley, Mike Vogel, Sergei Fedorov, Shaone Morrisonn | Comments (0)

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