Archive for December 2010

Blackhawks in Haiku: Avalanche 6, Blackhawks 5

Defense is to blamefor this horrid heartbreakerHawks now in 12th place
By Taryn Nickow,
December 14, 2010 at 8:34 am • 

Bears In Haiku: Patriots 36, Bears 7

At least one quarterback at Soldier Field on Sunday knew how to play in the snow. (Tribune photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo)  Bears win second half After spotting Patriots Thirty-three point lead Before Sunday’s game Lots of people were saying “This is Bears weather” I guess they forgot That it snows in New England And that... Read more »
By Sarah Nickow,
December 12, 2010 at 8:20 pm • 

Bears In Haiku: Bears 24, Lions 20

Brandon Manumaleuna plows through Detroit’s Amari Spievey for the go-ahead touchdown (Tribune photo by Chris Sweda) Fifth win in a row It ain’t that pretty at all But counts just the same
By Sarah Nickow,
December 12, 2010 at 11:55 am • 
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Bears In Haiku: Bears 31, Eagles 26

Johnny Knox recovers an onside kick that sealed the win. (Tribune photo by Brian Cassella) Cutler Out-Duels Vick Bears are on four game win streak All alone in first
By Sarah Nickow,
December 12, 2010 at 11:50 am • 

Blackhawks in Haiku: Sharks 2, Blackhawks 1

Don’t blame it on refsIf Hawks scored more than one goalIt wouldn’t matter Crawford’s win streak endsjust one short of the recordset by DeJordy
By Taryn Nickow,
December 12, 2010 at 11:22 am • 

Blackhawks in Haiku: Blackhawks 5, Stars 3

Jeremy Morin celebrates his first career goal as Bryan Bickell skates over in the 2nd period. (Chicago Tribune Photo) With two Hawks stars out,the rookies showed off their skills.Crawford’s seventh straight
By Taryn Nickow,
December 9, 2010 at 5:50 pm • 
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CSUOBXS in Haiku: Who's On First

Hey Abbott!!!!!! Sox sign Konerko!And Cubs sign Carlos PenaLet’s start Spring training!!!
By Dan Nickow,
December 8, 2010 at 9:04 pm • 

Speeches In Haiku: What Jeff Santo Should Say At Cooperstown

When Santo gets in  Some want to see a boycott They say it’s too late But here’s one man’s dream  Of what Ronnie’s son can say To settle the score On the GenevaPatch website, columnist Kurt Wehrmeister imagines what Ron Santo’s son Jeff should say if he gets over the urge to boycott the cerermony... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
December 6, 2010 at 2:30 pm • 

Blackhawks in Haiku: Blackhawks 4, Flames 2

Patrick Kane on the ice after his 1st period injury. (Chicago Tribune Photo) Forty-six secondswas as long as Kane would playbefore injury Hawks gained early leadKilled four penalties in thirdCrawford with the win
By Taryn Nickow,
December 6, 2010 at 10:31 am • 
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Blackhawks in Haiku: Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0

Cubs legend Ron Santo is honored at the United Center before the start of Friday’s game vs. Vancouver. (Chicago Tribune Photo) Blackhawks are shut outon sad day in Chicago3 game win streak ends
By Taryn Nickow,
December 4, 2010 at 6:19 pm •