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Three key adjustments the Blackhawks need to make for game three of the Stanley Cup Final

In round one, the Chicago Blackhawks were able to sneak in a knockout punch, defeating the Boston Bruins in triple in overtime. In overtime of the second bout between the two teams, the Bruins effectively countered in overtime, and now prepare to head back to Boston with the series tied at 1-1. The Blackhawks dominated... Read more »

By Adam S. Tranchida,
June 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm

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Holy crap: Game one of the Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final started off last night in such a manner that I cannot imagine a higher-quality game. What more could fans ask for than a triple-overtime game- the fifth longest in Stanley Cup history- full of point-blank chances, mind-blowing saves, a physicality as of yet unmatched in these playoffs, and a spectacular, twice-redirected,... Read more »

By Adam S. Tranchida,
June 13, 2013 at 7:25 pm

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Blackhawks fans: stop hoping, and start believing

Chicago is plagued. A near-champion team calls this city home, yet the streets are filled with a hushed apprehension. There is little swagger or boasting from sports fans, something this town used to be known for. Although some Blackhawks fans seem to be enjoying this playoff run with hopeful confidence, at every turn throughout these... Read more »

By Adam S. Tranchida,
June 12, 2013 at 10:33 am

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The Stanley Cup Final: the "Breaking Bad" of sports

There are plenty of reasons for Blackhawks and Bruins fans to feel confident about the teams they root for entering tonight’s game one of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. The Bruins swept-away the best offense in the NHL when they knocked-off the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Blackhawks were the best team... Read more »

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June 12, 2013 at 9:23 am

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