Thursday, November 10, 2011


Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM.
Game Day Preview
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - United Center

17-10-7

22-11-1
The Hawks are getting points here and there and it's hard to be disappointed coming off a 7 game win streak but players and coaches are none to happy. Players only meeting was called this morning ahead of the Original Six matchup with the Canadiens.
RAY EMERY will start in goal
Rusty Olesz will dress tonight in place of Brunette
Sami Lepisto will dress tonight in place of O'Donnell
Team needs to wake up
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - United Center

17-10-7

22-11-1
The Hawks are getting points here and there and it's hard to be disappointed coming off a 7 game win streak but players and coaches are none to happy. Players only meeting was called this morning ahead of the Original Six matchup with the Canadiens.
RAY EMERY will start in goal
Rusty Olesz will dress tonight in place of Brunette
Sami Lepisto will dress tonight in place of O'Donnell
Team needs to wake up



The second period belonged to the Pens. They one every battle, and out raced every Hawk to each puck. Craig Adams got the second marker for Pittsburgh giving them a 2-0 lead in front of a hostile crowd. Hawks are not getting enough pucks to the net, again. It's been a problem for a few games now, Pittsburgh holds the edge 24-13 thru two periods, Hawks need to dig deep to make a difference tonight.

Urgency, something the Hawks didn't find until they were down 3-0 after a WEAK Jordan Staal goal, as far as test's go, Hawks failed this one, big time.
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Game Day Preview
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - Consol Energy Center

22-10-1

17-10-6
Hawks get to match up against one of the better Eastern Conference teams tonight in Pittsburgh. Corey Crawford in the net for the Hawks, and a surprise start for Brent Johnson for the Pens.



Sharp has been all over the ice lately, including running Kipper.

For the most part it seemed as though the Hawks played right with the Flames in the second but the 4 under the shot total for the Hawks would say otherwise. Another period where the Hawks might have been trying to be too cute offensively. Ray Emery continues to stand tall as he has stopped all 23 shots that have been sent his way. All in all the Hawks defensive core has played a solid game, limiting chances, but Emery has been big when he has had to be. Hawks up 1-0 heading to the third, big two points here before the trip to Pittsburgh.
One could accuse the Hawks of looking past their last two opponents, but at least they walked away with two points tonight. The Hawks were only able to muster 17 shots against the flames, but two of them found the net. An early marker from Patrick Kane extended the lead to 2-0 and Ray Emery made the rest hold up as he had his first shutout in an Indianhead sweater. The Hawks now travel to Pittsburgh for a showdown with the Pens.

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Game Day Preview
Sunday, December 18, 2011 - United Center

14-15-2

21-10-1
Sunday home game against the flames before the Hawks test the waters of the East, Emery back in the net.

14-15-2

21-10-1
Sunday home game against the flames before the Hawks test the waters of the East, Emery back in the net.




Every once in awhile a goaltender is going to have a game where nothing goes right, that would be this game for Corey Crawford. The Ducks have had chances, but the pucks that have gone in where not quality chances. The Ducks struck fast and often building a 3-1 lead early in the second period. The glimmer of hope for the Hawks was it's #2 ranked power play as Dave Bolland pounded home a rebound to cut the defecit to 1. Shortly after however, Crawford allowed a floater from the end boards to go in and that was the end to his night. Crawford was pulled, and it's Emery's game from here on out, heading to the 3rd it's 4-2 Ducks.


All good things come to an end, but at the Hawks went out fighting. Patrick Sharp was able to poke home a rebound with 8 minutes left to make it a one goal game but the Hawks could not get any closer. With the goalies pulled they had a couple opportunities to tie it up but Hiller was outstanding, all in all a good effort, just came up a little short.

Hawks get a day off then welcome the Flames to town, Ray Emery will get the Start so Crawford will be ready for back to back games against Eastern Powers, the Pens and Canadiens.
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Game Day Preview
Friday, December 17, 2011 - United Center

16-11-3

21-9-1
One of the final two games left for the Hawks before they run the gauntlet against the best teams in the NHL, should be a great measuring stick to see how good they really are. Can't look past this one though.

16-11-3

21-9-1
One of the final two games left for the Hawks before they run the gauntlet against the best teams in the NHL, should be a great measuring stick to see how good they really are. Can't look past this one though.


Posted on November 10, 2011 at 04:23 PM.
NHL Standings - Updated: Dec 14, 2011 | ||||||
CENTRAL | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Detroit Red Wings | 21 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 101 | 48 |
Chicago Blackhawks | 21 | 9 | 1 | 43 | 81 | 66 |
Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 13 | 2 | 32 | 83 | 100 |
St. Louis Blues | 13 | 12 | 4 | 30 | 72 | 87 |
Nashville Predators | 11 | 15 | 4 | 26 | 71 | 84 |
NORTHWEST | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 11 | 3 | 37 | 85 | 87 |
Edmonton Oilers | 16 | 11 | 3 | 35 | 86 | 82 |
Calgary Flames | 14 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 78 | 83 |
Minnesota Wild | 13 | 15 | 4 | 30 | 84 | 104 |
Vancouver Canucks | 10 | 16 | 4 | 24 | 82 | 88 |
PACIFIC | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 9 | 2 | 40 | 101 | 74 |
Anaheim Ducks | 15 | 11 | 3 | 33 | 78 | 80 |
San Jose Sharks | 15 | 10 | 3 | 33 | 84 | 76 |
Dallas Stars | 13 | 12 | 4 | 30 | 81 | 83 |
Phoenix Coyotes | 9 | 17 | 3 | 21 | 75 | 103 |
WEST PLAYOFF RACE | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Detroit Red Wings | 21 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 101 | 48 |
Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 9 | 2 | 40 | 101 | 74 |
Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 11 | 3 | 37 | 85 | 87 |
Chicago Blackhawks | 21 | 9 | 1 | 43 | 81 | 66 |
Edmonton Oilers | 16 | 11 | 3 | 35 | 86 | 82 |
Anaheim Ducks | 15 | 11 | 3 | 33 | 78 | 80 |
San Jose Sharks | 15 | 10 | 3 | 33 | 84 | 76 |
Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 13 | 2 | 32 | 83 | 100 |
Calgary Flames | 14 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 78 | 83 |
Minnesota Wild | 13 | 15 | 4 | 30 | 84 | 104 |
Dallas Stars | 13 | 12 | 4 | 30 | 81 | 83 |
St. Louis Blues | 13 | 12 | 4 | 30 | 72 | 87 |
Nashville Predators | 11 | 15 | 4 | 26 | 71 | 84 |
Vancouver Canucks | 10 | 16 | 4 | 24 | 82 | 88 |
Phoenix Coyotes | 9 | 17 | 3 | 21 | 75 | 103 |


Posted on November 10, 2011 at 04:07 PM.
NHL Standings - Updated: Dec 14, 2011 | ||||||
ATLANTIC | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 8 | 6 | 40 | 103 | 87 |
Philadelphia Flyers | 19 | 8 | 2 | 40 | 95 | 82 |
New York Rangers | 17 | 8 | 3 | 37 | 81 | 75 |
New York Islanders | 13 | 12 | 3 | 29 | 84 | 91 |
New Jersey Devils | 7 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 63 | 105 |
NORTHEAST | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Buffalo Sabres | 19 | 9 | 2 | 40 | 88 | 66 |
Montreal Canadiens | 16 | 8 | 7 | 39 | 90 | 82 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | 16 | 11 | 3 | 35 | 88 | 84 |
Ottawa Senators | 14 | 15 | 2 | 30 | 69 | 93 |
Boston Bruins | 12 | 13 | 4 | 28 | 65 | 73 |
SOUTHEAST | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Washington Capitals | 19 | 7 | 3 | 41 | 96 | 71 |
Florida Panthers | 16 | 11 | 4 | 36 | 104 | 96 |
Tampa Bay Lightning | 15 | 13 | 2 | 32 | 89 | 91 |
Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 78 | 85 |
Winnipeg Jets | 12 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 70 | 79 |
EAST PLAYOFF RACE | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
Washington Capitals | 19 | 7 | 3 | 41 | 96 | 71 |
Buffalo Sabres | 19 | 9 | 2 | 40 | 88 | 66 |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 8 | 6 | 40 | 103 | 87 |
Philadelphia Flyers | 19 | 8 | 2 | 40 | 95 | 82 |
Montreal Canadiens | 16 | 8 | 7 | 39 | 90 | 82 |
New York Rangers | 17 | 8 | 3 | 37 | 81 | 75 |
Florida Panthers | 16 | 11 | 4 | 36 | 104 | 96 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | 16 | 11 | 3 | 35 | 88 | 84 |
Tampa Bay Lightning | 15 | 13 | 2 | 32 | 89 | 91 |
Ottawa Senators | 14 | 15 | 2 | 30 | 69 | 93 |
New York Islanders | 13 | 12 | 3 | 29 | 84 | 91 |
Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 78 | 85 |
Boston Bruins | 12 | 13 | 4 | 28 | 65 | 73 |
Winnipeg Jets | 12 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 70 | 79 |
New Jersey Devils | 7 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 63 | 105 |


Much of the same in the second period. The Wild are cutting off the neutral zone not allowing the Hawks to use speed or talent to create offensively. For the second period in a row the Wild carried the play, this time thanks to a power play but Corey Crawford made some quality saved to keep it a one goal game. Expect the Hawks to be way more aggressive with their D jumping into the zone and chipping pucks deep to create some offense.
Things were not looking good for the Hawks until their Captain took charge. With just under two minutes left in the game a sweet feed from Patrick Sharp left a wide open net staring at Jonathan Toews and he made no mistake tying the game up at 2. Still not a lot of room out there thru the neutral zone, going to OT should favor the Hawks as there should be a ton of ice compared to the previous three periods.
Davey Bolland! The rat will not be denied, and the Hawks bag their seventh straight victory when it seemed as though this would be the end of the streak. Corey Crawford stood tall when needed and the Hawks clutch scoring continues. Bolland won an offensive zone draw, then got the puck back looking to go around the net, instead had room, and crashed the net and buried it, seven in a row!
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
Kane's Deflection Makes it 1-0
Kane's Beauty in Slo-Mo
Spurgeon's Shot Has Eyes
Setoguchi Scores for the Lead
Toews Ties it Late!
BOLLAND WINS IT!
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Game Day Preview
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - Excel Energy Center

20-9-1

13-15-3
Hawks continue to face off against sub 500 opponents as they hope to run their streak to 7 games.

20-9-1

13-15-3
Hawks continue to face off against sub 500 opponents as they hope to run their streak to 7 games.



As expected the Sharks came out in the second period with a purpose, to hit, and get shots to the net, they did both. The Sharks limited the Hawks to 4 shots in the second perios while getting 11 for themselves. Handzus was in the right place at the right time as he was able to convert a turnover into a goal to tie the game up at 1. Really was a tough break as the puck went off a Hawks defenseman's stick right to Handzus on the door step, the Hawks need to ratchet up the intensity if they want a chance at two points tonight.

Anyones game as we go to the third, and both teams came out wanting those points. The flow to the third period was fantastic, back and forth with each goalie making big saves. The Hawks were able to take the lead early in the thirs with great net presence. Sean O'Donnell rifled a shot from the point with Bolland parked in front, Niemi made the save but couldn't control the rebound and Stalberg put it home for the lead. The game was even for the remainder of the third even when the Hawks had a two man advantage that they couldn't capatilize on. Usually when that happens the team that fails doesn't secure the win. That is almost what happened as a furious finish to the game had the sharks game tying goal saved by Duncan Keith as it trickled thru Crawford with less then 10 seconds left, 6 in a row!

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
I did a bunch of editing on youtube to shorten the clips, it said it worked, then it didn't, I apologize if there is a delay, there shouldn't be.
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Game Day Preview
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - United Center, Chicago, IL

14-9-3

19-9-1
Hawks look for their sixth straight victory as they meet a fellow Western Conference powerhouse.

14-9-3

19-9-1
Hawks look for their sixth straight victory as they meet a fellow Western Conference powerhouse.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011



Things didn't get much better for the Hawks as they were only able to get 2, TWO shots in the second period. The Isles were able to tie it up on a rebound goal from Matt Martin, but it could have been much worse. Crawford came up big in the second period as the Hawks were searching for their legs.
The Hawks were able to dig deep in the third and halfway thru the frame the Hawks stars finally broke thru. Kane and Toews were able to find the net less then 30 seconds apart to give the Hawks a two goal lead with 10 minutes remaining. Just like last game against Phoenix the Hawks clamped down on D limiting the Isles to outside chances and getting big saves from Crawford if there was a breakdown.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GAME:
Scary Moment for Seabrook
Brunette Opens the Scoring
Matt Martin Ties it Up
Kane Gives the Hawks the Lead
Toews Extends the Lead
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Last meeting - Hawks def Islanders 3-1 in a nail biter.
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