October 2010
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Game Eleven: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Los Angeles...
Box Score Highlights There are games where it’s a win on the scoreboard, but in reality, it’s really more of a loss. Last night versus LA was one of those games. For two reasons in particular: - The Hawks were vastly outplayed for most of the game - to the point I was rather disgusted watching them. The opening period was fairly even - the Hawks seemed to have the upper hand the first...
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Game Ten Brief Recap & Season Check-In
As you can see from my previous post, I was in Rockford for the Blackhawks-Blue Jackets tilt at the UC Saturday night. I wasn’t completely in the dark as I was checking scores on my phone and had the in-person perspective from my brother via text. His texts began joyous and upbeat but quickly turned angry and upset. Oh well, at least *I* saw a good hockey game. And got a magnetic schedule to...
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Rockford IceHogs Recap & Farm Report
Hopefully later tonight I’ll have some brief thoughts on the Blackhawks’ last game (which I did not see) and some overall musings on the season, ten games in. It’s nice that there’s finally a little break between games for the first time this season. I’ve felt rushed trying to get recaps up before the next game and haven’t really had much time to post much else....
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Game Nine: St. Louis Blues 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Box Score Highlights Ugh. I figured this game would give us trouble. You knew the Blues were going to come out intense after we held them over our knee and spanked them in the third period and OT last Monday. Add to that being on the road and in the midst of an insane 8 games in 13 days schedule, and you saw the results. Stinky. - The first five minutes of this game was heart attack inducing. End...
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Game Eight: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Vancouver...
Well let’s try something new shall we? Instead of recapping after the game, let’s do some live blogging during what promises to be, if nothing else, an amusing game of hockey. Of course, this isn’t *real* live blogging as I won’t post this until the game is over. But you’ll get my uncensored thoughts on the game as it happened - all three of you who read this blog...
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Game Seven: Chicago Blackhawks 3, St. Louis Blues...
Box Score Highlights (just skip to the third period) This was a game about midway through the third period I had doubts creeping in about going out on a school night. Oh ye of little faith. Jesus. Marian. Hossa. That was definitely the best hockey game I’ve been to since game four vs. the Sharks last May. Let’s try a different approach - a recap in pictures taken by yours truly....
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Game Six: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Buffalo Sabres 3
Box Score Highlights Well this was one of those games where you look at the stat sheets, and then look at the final score and start singing “one of these things is not like the others.” I’ll take it - good teams find ways to win, and this was definitely a game we stole. - It took three tries, but this was our first win on home ice. Thank god, I was beginning to think it was...
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Game Five: Chicago Blackhawks 5, Columbus Blue...
Box Score Highlights I was feeling sick yesterday and am probably not going to be quite as observant in this recap due to the Sudafed induced haze I was in. I swear, a raw, chapped nose is one of the most annoyingly painful feelings. Anyway, let’s get on with it… - No Kane, Toftbo, Campbell & Cullimore a call up for D and Scott as a forward? Color me pleasantly surprised this...
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Game Four: Nashville Predators 3, Chicago...
Box Score Highlights Oh I remember this script from last season. The Blackhawks play 40 minutes of good hockey and 20 minutes like absolute crap. Unfortunately the Hawks picked the worst 20 to tank - the third period. - I’m not *too* upset over this loss. Let’s look at our D: 3 of 6 would be a 6th defenseman on most teams, one is 19 and still getting his feet wet, and our two best...
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Game Three: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Buffalo Sabres 3
Box Score Highlights I really should try to get these recaps up sooner - it’s almost anti-climatic by now. Oh well, you didn’t come here for breaking news and I have to get up at 5:30 am for work. You’ll just have to deal with the chronic lateness. - I was eating dinner for the first five minutes or so of the game. After two goals by the Sabres in the first 2:43, let’s just...
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Game Two: Detroit Red Wings 3, Chicago Blackhawks...
This evening would have been perfect had they not actually played the game. Sigh. I arrived at the United Center just before 4pm for the cheesy Red Carpet Entrance thingy. At least this year they had a bonafide reason for the grand entrance. I actually shelled out $25 to park near Gate 6. Usually I park off of Ashland, but I wanted to make sure my car was close so my mom wouldn’t have to...
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*Chorus Of Angels Singing*
That is all.
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For My Mom: Why Tonight's Game Means So Much To Me
Sports have always been a major part of my family’s life. Sometimes I wonder if it’s the glue that holds us together. Neither my brother and I are athletes. We participated in the obligatory little leagues as kids - my brother in baseball, football and one disastrous attempt at soccer (he was always running behind the pack of kids with the ball, poor guy). Myself in softball - if...
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Game One: Colorado Avalanche 4, Chicago Blackhawks...
Box Score Highlights A few notes before I get to it. You’ll notice everyone and their brother already posted a recap of this game before I. Due to work and well, laziness, it will be typical that I will not get game recaps up until the next day. Unless of course NBC screws us with some more of those glorious 11am starts come this winter (ughhh). I use the term “recap”...
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2010-11 NHL Season Predictions - In Stereo!
Well, it’s that time folks. A summer of handwringing as I watch the Cubs and gaze longingly at the calendar has come to an end. My liver is prepped for many a night of shots every time Turco passes to the wrong player. The Stanley Cup’s been engraved (twice for Versteeg), and soon four lovely banners will be hanging from the rafters at the United Center. IT’S HOCKEY TIME! As many...
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Blackhawks Preseason Thoughts & A Brief “Real...
[insert banner here] We now stand on the precipice of the defense of the Stanley Cup - the offseason sure does fly by when you play into June the season prior. The hangover’s barely worn off. But the start of training camp a few weeks ago signaled the start of what’s sure to be an interesting and entertaining season in the NHL. This year’s Blackhawks training camp was one of the most watched...
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Who Is The Geek?
I figure most of you folks probably have no idea who I am or what hole I crawled out of. Let me help you: Name: Mel Ok, what’s you real name? It’s a nickname - it’s short for something. Use your imagination. Hometown: Chicago - where I currently live Age: Ha. Let’s just say if I was a hockey jersey, I’d be a goalie. Martial Status: Taken, but not married. Most states...
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About This Here Blog...
Welcome! You might know me from what will now be my personal blog, a fountain of useless information. Perhaps you’ve seen my Blackhawks photos on Flickr or Tumblr, or follow me on Twitter. Or maybe you’re even fortunate enough to know me in real life (ha). In any case, I’m glad you stumbled upon this blog! When I started my other blog, I intended it to be an assortment of posts...
