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Chicago Blackhawks / NHL - ARCHIVE
Newbie Hawks fan can't wait to cheer for Toews on U.S. Olympic teamTuesday, Feb. 16, 2010Would hate to see Toews and Kane compete against each otherWrigleyville resident John Wellmeyer has only been a Hawks fan for three months, but he's already extremely excited about watching Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook compete alongside Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa on the U.S. Hockey Team.Read More Jan. 10 Issue is out: Cubs Convention time!Friday, Jan. 15, 2010Among the headlines: Cubs add ice rink to Hilton; Kitty O'Sheas unveils $24 'Convention fries'; and much moreGreat news: The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs Convention. Once again, The Heckler will have a booth at the Hilton (No. 58 in the NW Hall.) We'll also be Tweeting like crazy, because that's what everyone else is doing. Read More McDonough finally getting the hang of hockey lingoWednesday, Jan. 6, 2010No longer calls puck 'that hard black disk thingie'John McDonough said he knew nothing about hockey when he left the Cubs to take over as president of the Blackhawks, but after two years at the helm, he's finally getting the hang of hockey lingo.Read More New Hawks fan blocks other fan's view with his big, stupid headWednesday, Dec. 2, 2009Newbie shows no consideration for those around himThe Blackhawks' resurgence has brought a new generation of fans to the regularly sold-out United Center. Most in Chicago are happy to see it, but they don't sit behind a newbie fan like Jimmy Adams, who has never learned the etiquette of watching hockey in person.Read More Watch Now: The Heckler's Sept. 2009 Unbelievable Video UpdateFriday, Sept. 18, 2009Everything you'd have read in the Sept. issue if you weren't so damn lazyA look in video at the latest happenings in sports, including news on Jim Hendry and Carlos Zambrano, John Madden's retirement plans being ruined by Brett Favre, and the Bears being a little too eager to honor Jay Cutler.Read MoreDon't miss National 40oz Week at The Fifty/50 now until July 5Tuesday, June 30, 2009Great times and discounts on America's Most Patriotic BeverageThe good folks at The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division) are holding National 40oz Week now until July 5, co-sponsored by The Heckler. Take part in great events like Trivia Night, Old School Hip Hop Night, baseball promos and Hangover Day while enjoying discounts on the best 40oz goodness around.Read More The Heckler celebrates 1,000 Facebook friendsTuesday, June 30, 2009For some reason, we signed up for an account and now people like itA while back, we at The Heckler started a Facebook account and Monday it gained its 1,000th fan. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're offering current Facebook fans a deal they can't refuse: a chance to save 1,000 pennies on your next order from TheHeckler.com. That's $10 for all you non-math majors out there. Read More Even Hawks logo has better playoff beard than ToewsThursday, May 21, 2009Young star struggles to grow facial hairJonathan Toews' inability to grow a playoff beard has been a running joke all postseason, but things got especially embarrassing for him when even the team's logo recently began sporting more facial hair than the 20-year-old Blackhawks star.Read MoreBandwagon fans overstimulated for two hours Tuesday nightWednesday, April 8, 2009New hope for Blackhawks, a fresh season for the Cubs and, well, the Bulls all keep fans entertained without threat of commercial interruptionWins from the Blackhawks and Bulls plus a Cubs extra-inning loss equal one sore remote finger for the bandwagon fan.Read More Hawks defeated as Brodeur sets victories recordTuesday, March 17, 2009Kane thinks Devils goaltender may be cyborgThe Blackhawks traveled to New Jersey Tuesday hoping to avoid becoming a footnote to a trivia question: Who holds the NHL record for most wins by a goaltender? At the end of three periods of hockey, the answer was Martin Brodeur. Read More Blackhawks donate points to charityGame recap from Sunday, March 15, 2009Blue Jackets and Islanders leave United Center with victoriesBandwagon fans are now eyeing spring training and warm weather as the Hawks have gone cold. Read More Future 'Blackhawks Hard Hat Night' promotions cancelled after tumultuous weekend at the United CenterWeekend recap for Monday, March 2, 2009Hawks grab 3 points in exciting games against Penguins and KingsHanding out 10,000 hard hats might not be the brightest promotion at a sport in which fans are known to toss their headwear on the playing surface to celebrate the outstanding accomplishment of a player. And as luck would have it, Jonathan Toews' first career hat trick just so happened to occur on "Blackhawks Hard Hat Night" Friday against the Penguins.Read MoreBlackhawks winning streak stands at zero after consecutive lossesWednesday, February 25, 2009Hawks give away lead in third period against Wild and PredatorsThe Blackhawks' successful season has led to high expectations for a team brimming with youth and enthusiasm. An extended winter road-trip saw the Hawks go 8-4 and begin to challenge the reigning NHL champion Detroit Red Wings for first place in the Central Division.Read More Injuries confine Blackhawks stars to bed after 6-2 win over StarsWeekend Recap for Monday, Feb. 16, 2009Sharp, Khabibulin hurt in homecomingThe Blackhawks returned to Chicago on Saturday following a grueling eight-game road trip. The travel weary Hawks responded to the sold-out crowd at the United Center with a 6-2 victory over the Dallas Stars, but at the cost of injuries to two key players. Read More Bandwagon Hawks fan doesn't understand why Blackhawks just wonGame recap from Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009Thrashers have two goals waived off in 3-1 Hawks winThere are so many intangibles to hockey. Like why did the Blackhawks score more goals than the Atlanta Thrashers, even though they didn't? And why did the Blackhawks just beat the Thrashers, even though they didn't? Read More Hawks skip game in Vancouver, get blown out by CanucksWeekend recap for Feb. 9, 2009Still manage 3 goalsWith five out of eight road games complete, most of The Blackhawks decided to skip the game in Vancouver Saturday night, sighting everything from Tim Horton's Donuts based food poisoning to Aurora Borealis sleep deprivation. Read More Blackhawks take act back on the roadThursday, January 29, 2009Kane returns to form after All-Star mishapThe Blackhawks began their two week roadtrip with a victory Wednesday night, overcoming the Mighty Disney Anaheim Ducks of Anaheim by a score of 3-2. The Blackhawks needed the boost after going 6-6 in the lackluster month of January, including a drubbing by the rival Red Wings at the Winter Classic.Read More Cell to host Winter Classic Demolition DerbyMonday, Jan. 26, 2009White Sox hope to provide an answer to Wrigley hockey gameIn an effort to outshine media hype surrounding the NHL Winter Classic on the North Side, White Sox officials proudly announced U.S. Cellular Field will host this year's Winter Classic Demolition Derby.Read MoreBlackhawks cause overtimes to jump the shark Weekend Recap for Jan. 19, 2008Once exciting finales now mundaneMartin Havlat's overtime heroics lifted the Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over the Blues Saturday Night, redeeming the squad's overtime loss to the Rangers the previous evening. Read More Trick puck used to help Hawks beat Sabres, win back bandwagon fanGame recap from Wedndesday, Jan. 16, 2009Newly-returned Burish pulls a fast one on old Hawk Lalime, and the wagon rolls onJust as the White Sox used certain clubhouse gags in order to get out of their hitting slump last year, the Blackhawks Adam Burish picked up a little help at the joke store on the way in Wednesday against Buffalo. Read More Hawks stuggle to adjust to indoor facilitiesWeekend Recap for Monday, Jan. 11, 2009Split weekend series with PredatorsThe Blackhawks ended 2008 on a red-hot run that was brought to a crashing halt at years end by the NHL Champion Red Wings, including the infamous outdoor drubbing at Wrigley Field. The Hawks have since struggled to regain their confidence, with mixed results. Read More Winter Classic '09 Video Report: Joe Malonecki hits the streetsSaturday, Jan. 3, 2009The Heckler's South Side reporter does Q&A with hockey fansThe Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki hit the streets of Wrigleyville prior to New Year's Day's Winter Classic. Here's the only two minutes of footage that didn't contain too many vulgarities or non-sensical rants about Ozzie Guillen.Read More Wings blank Hawks in last game before Winter ClassicGame recap, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008Back-to-back hockey games give opposing teams a chance at winning somethingAdvertising for the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field has now gone subliminal, as the Blackhawks began playing a baseball-style series Tuesday against the Red Wings. Executives were reportedly struck with the idea when the team first began putting up baseball-like scores earlier this month. Read More Blackhawks divided over Wisniewski's nickname as winning streak hits 7Weekend recap for Monday, Dec 22, 2008Hawks leave Canada with six more pointsThe Blackhawks defeated Calgary and Vancouver in back-to-back games this weekend, extending their winning streak to seven and cementing the team at second place in the division. But controversy is threatening to undue the tight knit Hawks locker-room, not over ice time or a prank gone too far, but over a nickname. Read More Blackhawks surprise Oilers by kicking field goals in 9-2 winGame recap from Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008Chicago plays nice with Edmonton and uses skill, not force, to win 5th straightThe Blackhawks' time in Canada started with a score that would have been normal in an American football game. Joel Quenneville moved to 15-4-6 since taking over as head coach, and the Hawks have yet to lose in regulation this month.Read More Hawks split weekend seriesWeekend Recap for Monday, Dec. 7, 2008Team had to head to Detroit while still unpacking from Circus TripThe Blackhawks had little time to settle following their extended road trip before hitting the road again to face the archrival Red Wings Saturday.
Read More Blackhawks finish weekend in extended food comaWeekend Recap November 30, 2008Hawks battle Ducks, Kings, leftoversThe Blackhawks ended their seven game road-trip with a resounding thud, going 0-2-1 after a red hot start. The annual grind of the November Circus Trip wore the Hawks down, and Thanksgiving Dinner did the rest. Read More Blackhawks give thanks for one point in OT loss to mighty SharksGame recap from Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008Khabibulin injured in second periodThe San Jose Sharks are emerging as one of the league's premier teams and are especially tough at home, where the Blackhawks met them Wednesday night. Unfortunately for Hawks fans, the league's youngest team showed for the second time in 10 days they aren't yet at the caliber of the 18-win Sharks and this time they sacrificed their No. 1 goalie along the way.Read More Hawks continue trend of winning when they score a lotWeekend recap for Monday, Nov. 24, 2008Bandwagon fan starting to enjoy Circus TripThe Blackhawks started Saturday's game as if they had skated up from Dallas, falling to 0-3 before making a stunning comeback, tying the game at four and then winning in overtime. They are 3-0 on the now-beloved Circus Trip.Read MoreBlackhawks find creative ways to loseWeekend recap for Monday, Nov 17, 2008Chicago only picks up 1 point in two gamesWith the annual threat of the circus coming to town looming, the Blackhawks spent the weekend looking to pad their win column before departing for a six-game road-trip on Tuesday. It didn't happen. Read More Blackhawks extend win streak to fourGame recap from Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008Kane votes in first election, remains undecidedThe Calgary Flames came to the United Center Sunday to face a Blackhawks squad looking to extend a three-game winning streak. Read More Hawks notch back to back victoriesWeekend Update for Monday, Nov. 3, 2008Discover it's OK to win in OTThe Blackhawks ended a remarkable string of shootouts losses Saturday by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets on the strength of a goal by Jonathan Toews. Read More Red Wings insist on playing indoors until JanuaryMonday, October 27, 2008Defeat Hawks in shootoutBlackhawks GM Dale Tallon decided to play another wildcard Saturday by challenging the Red Wings to move the game outdoors in anticipation of the Winter Classic, set to take place at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day. Detroit resisted and beat Chicago 6-5 in a shootout.
Read MoreKhabibulin perfect in victory over OilersThursday, October 23, 2008Hawks blank Edmonton 3-0Nikolai Khabibulin is starting to remind fans why he was inked to a $6.7 million contract. The Russian netminder was flawless Wednesday night, stopping 23 shots in the Blackhawks victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Read More Blackhawks notch first victoryThursday, October 16, 2008Havlat uninjured streak at 4 The Blackhawks broke into the win column Wednesday, defeating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 in a physical contest that saw 13 penalties assessed and goals by four different Hawks. Read More Blackhawks celebrate first win of the season by firing SavardGame recap from Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008Quenneville takes over effective immediatelyApparently the Blackhawks' first win didn't come nearly fast enough to meet management's "One Goal" expectations and Denis Savard is paying the price. The coach was shown the door this morning, and has been replaced by veteran coach Joel Quenneville.Read MoreNew Hawks goalie picked on in shootout lossGame recap from Monday, Oct. 13, 2008Pregame hype falls flat as Chicago remains winlessThe Blackhawks home opener began with fanfare typical of a John McDonough team as players entered the United Center on a red carpet while swarmed by hundreds of fans. Unfortunately, this season has begun with no victories, which is also typical of a John McDonough team. Read More Blackhawks off to slow start as new No. 1 goalie plays like No. 2Weekend recap for Monday, Oct. 13, 2008Season begins with 0-2 East Coast road tripExpectations are high for a resurgent Blackhawks franchise flush with young talent and free agent acquisitions, but back-to-back opening weekend losses to the Rangers and Capitals have left players and fans scratching their heads. Read More Blackhawks seek emergency bailout, rest of league says 'nyet'Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008All other teams pass on picking up Khabibulin's contractIn a move designed to shore up the precarious finances of an Original Six team, the Blackhawks waived former Stanley Cup-winning goalie Nikolai Khabibulin earlier this week. By NHL policy, every team in the league had a chance to pick up the bloated $6.7 million contract. All declined.Read More The Heckler's Sept 08 edition is outThursday, Sept. 11, 2008Howry's number retired; Mai Tais aren't cool: Read it and moreThe September 2008 edition of The Heckler just hit the streets. Like every other issue of The Heckler, this one's guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Read More The Heckler's August '08 Issue is outFriday, Aug. 8, 2008Among the headlines: Scalpers yet to feel impact of recession, Ramirez gets portrait painted while watching HR The August 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.Read More The Heckler's July '08 Issue is outTuesday, July 8, 2008Among the headlines: Big Z goes nuts and Santo gets lost at Home Depot for 8 hoursThe July 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.Read More Patrick Kane successfully buys Cuervo with fake IDFriday, June 13, 2008Toews unable to buy bottle of Mad Dog, howeverUnderaged Blackhawks hotshots Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews each found success on the ice last season, but only Kane found success during a recent trip to 7-Eleven, when he was able to use a fake ID to buy a bottle of Jose Cuervo.Read More The Hockey Puck: Sports' Little Rubber BastardFriday, April 11, 2008A Heckler Video InvestigationEveryone loves balls, so it should come as no surprise that hockey and its puck find themselves the red-headed stepchild--or Matt Murton--of professional sports. The Heckler investigates ...Read More Blackhawks' playoff run, season end2007-2008 Season RecapFuture looks bright for young teamThe Blackhawks had some rough stretches this season and the injuries could be blamed for a lot of that. Martin Havlat, who despite being white eerily resembles Samuel L. Jackson's character in "Unbreakable," was lost yet again to shoulder surgery. Jonathan Toews missed some time with a knee injury and defenseman Brent Sopel missed some time, presumably to work on his mullet.Read MoreBlackhawks keep playoff hopes aliveWeekend recap for Monday, March 31, 2008Pair of weekend wins keep things interestingA hard-fought win over St. Louis on Saturday night and a shootout win Sunday night keep the Blackhawks in the playoff race.Read More After weekend split, Blackhawks need helpWeekend recap for Monday, March 17, 2008Likelihood of playoff birth continues to fade Only nine games remain on the Blackhawks schedule and the playoffs are still a distant seven points away. It doesn't seem like a lot but the Hawks are going to need some help to squeak in.Read More Blackhawks lose fourth straightGame recap from Wednesday, March 12, 2008The Blackhawks have picked a poor time to rattle off four straight losses. The playoffs are getting further away from them and all they can do is hope they get some help from other teams.Read More Crawford shines but Blackhawks fall to WingsGame Recap from Tuesday, March 11, 2008Corey Crawford has just two starts on the season and both have been exceptional. Last night the young goaltender made 44 saves against a dominant Detroit Red Wings team and kept his team in it right to the end.Read More Blackhawks lose two heart-breakers over the weekendWeekend recap for Monday, March 10, 2008Playoffs slipping away after pair of disappointing gamesWith every loss the playoffs become further out of reach. And, unfortunately, the Blackhawks lost twice over the weekend. Sunday afternoon's loss was an overtime one, so the team still gets a point in the standings. But with Colorado and Nashville playing good hockey as of late the task of playing post season hockey in Chicago is becoming daunting.Read MoreCrawford, Blackhawks sink DucksGame Recap from Wednesday March 5, 2008Ducks goon angry at Hawks' Eager for threesome with his girlfriend and sisterDon't try telling the Chicago Blackhawks they don't have a shot at the playoffs. Read More Blackhawks continue playoff push with win in MinnesotaGame recap from March 4, 2008Lalime promises not to go Tonya Harding on competitionThe Blackhawks sure could use some help from other teams right now. Despite their recent success they still sit six points out of a playoff spot. The Hawks are 7-3 in their last 10 games but Vancouver is 5-2-3, Nashville is 5-3-2 and Colorado is 5-4-1, so the Hawks have only been able to make up a little ground.Read More Stars too much for BlackhawksGame Recap from Feb. 28, 2008Call-ups look uncomfortable on the ice in 7-4 lossThe Dallas Stars may be the most dangerous team in the Western conference, especially with their recent acquisition of forward Brad Richards from Tampa Bay, who tallied five assists in his new team's 7-4 defeat of the Blackhawks Wednesday night. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, looked more like the Stars' weak little brother all night.Read More Lalime, Blackhawks shut out CoyotesGame recap from Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008Brittle Havlat re-injures shoulderPatrick Lalime stopped 32 Phoenix shots at the United Center last night and Jason Williams got the lone Hawks goal to give the Chicago hockey club a much-needed win. Read More
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