Archive for December, 2008
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Dec. 30 – 8:20 p.m. It took them nearly the entire first period, but the U.S. finally began to assert itself late in the first period and led 3-0 after 20 minutes of hockey. First, Jordan Schroeder won an offensive zone faceoff on the U.S.’s…
Former Blackhawk Koroll harkens back
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008As a young Blackhawks rookie during the 1969-1970 season, Cliff Koroll filled the very big skates of Kenny Wharram as the right wing to Hawks legend Stan Mikita. Koroll scored a hat trick early that year and he went to not only play alongs…
Spectator Plaza has something for every fan
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008CHICAGO – Nick Gennarelli only has a limited space to work with, but he’s packing a heck of a lot into Spectator Plaza, located on the corner of North Clark Street and Waveland Avenue. Gennarelli, a Manager in the NHL’s Events & Ent…
Wrigley almost set for Winter Classic (AP)
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008The mix of baseball and hockey in the Winter Classic makes for odd distances at Wrigley Field: It’s 112 feet from home plate to the center-ice faceoff dot, then another 288 feet to the center-field wall. The penalty box is just to the second base side of the pitcher’s mound, and the goals are on [...]
Sundin practices with Canucks (AP)
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Mats Sundin practiced for the first time with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday after signing as a free agent before Christmas. The 37-year-old center said he delayed his return to the NHL until his desire to play had been restored. He played with Toronto during the 2007-08 season. “Last year was frustrating,” he said.
Blackhawks plowing way to Winter Classic
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008A few thoughts while we wonder if the Chicago Blackhawks will lose before the 2010 Winter Classic: Rolling right along — As of now, it won’t be snowing when the Chicago Blackhawks meet the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field on Thursday…
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