The NHL Lock-out has now reached December and there does not seem to be any end in sight. I can not understand how it has gone this far and why the sides are so far apart from each other. There have been talks going on in NYC this week and more and more players have been reporting to these meetings. Let us hope that a solution can be reached so that the season can begin around Christmas and the Winter Classic set for New Year's Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan between the Red Wings and the Maple Leafs, can go on as scheduled.
God I miss the games!
Chicago Blackhawks
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Black Hawks playing in Europe
Niklas Hjalmarsson to HC Bolzano of the Italian League. Other Black Hawks playing in Europe are: Patrick Kane (Switzerland), Bryan Bickell (Austria), Victor Stalberg (Sweeden) and both Michael Frolik and Michal Rozsival (Czech Republic)
Johnny Oduya is reported to be playing in Thailand.
Johnny Oduya is reported to be playing in Thailand.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Mark McNeill
Chicago Black Hawk prospect, Mark McNeill was named the Western Hockey League, "Player of the Week". Congrats go out to young Mark McNeill
Friday, November 2, 2012
NHL Update
The NHL cancels the Winter Classic to be played at Michigan Football Stadium between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, set for Jan. 1st, 2013.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Kane Signs Overseas
Blackhawk RW Patrick Kane signs with EHC Biel of Swiss League for the duration of the NHL Lockout.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Stan Mikita #21
32 years ago this past Friday, Stan Mikita's Number 21, became the first retired number of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Let us look back at his career and give a cheer for a great Blackhawk, Stan Mikita!
Let us look back at his career and give a cheer for a great Blackhawk, Stan Mikita!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Lockout Update
Blackhawks Forward Viktor Stalberg has signed a one-month lockout deal with Frolunda, a Swedish Elite League team.
In 2011-12, Stalberg played in 79 games, scored 22 goals, added 21 assists for a total of 43 points. All of these were career highs.
In 2011-12, Stalberg played in 79 games, scored 22 goals, added 21 assists for a total of 43 points. All of these were career highs.
2012 Draft Pick Update
In the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected 8 players. With the NHL Lockout in effect, let us see how these draft selections are doing.
Round 1:
Teuvo Terravainen LW
Playing for Jokerit, in his native Finland; he has 1 goal and 2 assists in 10 games, while playing 15 minutes per game.
Round 2:
Dillion Fournier D
Finally cleared to play (shoulder injury in March) for Rouyn-Norando of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He is plus-one with no points in 2 games.
Round 3:
Chris Calnan RW
He will play at Noble and Greenough for his Senior Season of HS, and will attend Boston College in the Fall of 2013.
Round 5:
Garret Ross LW
In 7 games he has 3 goals and 6 assists for the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League's Western Conference.
Travis Brown D
In 7 games for the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League, Brown has 2 goals and 7 assists.
Round 6:
Vincent Hinostroza C
He is 2 games into his 3rd season for Waterloo of the US Hockey League, with 3 goals and 2 assists. Was named USHL's Forward of the Week because of this performance.
Round 7:
Brandon Whitney G
Whitney has been in goal for 8 of Victoriaville's 9 games in the QMJHL. He is 3-3-1-1 with 1 shutout for the Tigres.
Matt Tomkins G
Tomkins has played in 7 of his team's 11 games and is 5-2 for the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. He has a 2.97 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.
Round 1:
Teuvo Terravainen LW
Playing for Jokerit, in his native Finland; he has 1 goal and 2 assists in 10 games, while playing 15 minutes per game.
Round 2:
Dillion Fournier D
Finally cleared to play (shoulder injury in March) for Rouyn-Norando of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He is plus-one with no points in 2 games.
Round 3:
Chris Calnan RW
He will play at Noble and Greenough for his Senior Season of HS, and will attend Boston College in the Fall of 2013.
Round 5:
Garret Ross LW
In 7 games he has 3 goals and 6 assists for the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League's Western Conference.
Travis Brown D
In 7 games for the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League, Brown has 2 goals and 7 assists.
Round 6:
Vincent Hinostroza C
He is 2 games into his 3rd season for Waterloo of the US Hockey League, with 3 goals and 2 assists. Was named USHL's Forward of the Week because of this performance.
Round 7:
Brandon Whitney G
Whitney has been in goal for 8 of Victoriaville's 9 games in the QMJHL. He is 3-3-1-1 with 1 shutout for the Tigres.
Matt Tomkins G
Tomkins has played in 7 of his team's 11 games and is 5-2 for the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. He has a 2.97 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The 1972 Summit Series
In 1972, the Soviet Union and Team Canada met for 8 games to be played in Canada and Moscow in some sort of an exhibition of hockey. It soon turned into a "war on ice" between the two countries.
This series took place 40 years ago this September and the Chicago Blackhawks made up a vital part of that Team Canada. Stan Makita played in Game 2. Goaltending legend Tony Esposito came off the bench to replace young Ken Dryden and won Game 2. Tony "O" also scored a tie and won Game 7 in Moscow, when Paul Henderson scored his second of 3 Game Winning goals in a row.
Dennis Hull also played for Team Canada, as did the Defensive pair of Bill White and Pat Stapleton. Both White and Stapleton made life rough for the Soviets once they got on the ice.
The 1972 Summit Series needed all of Team Canada to play well, and the Blackhawk contingent fared very well indeed.
This series took place 40 years ago this September and the Chicago Blackhawks made up a vital part of that Team Canada. Stan Makita played in Game 2. Goaltending legend Tony Esposito came off the bench to replace young Ken Dryden and won Game 2. Tony "O" also scored a tie and won Game 7 in Moscow, when Paul Henderson scored his second of 3 Game Winning goals in a row.
Dennis Hull also played for Team Canada, as did the Defensive pair of Bill White and Pat Stapleton. Both White and Stapleton made life rough for the Soviets once they got on the ice.
The 1972 Summit Series needed all of Team Canada to play well, and the Blackhawk contingent fared very well indeed.
Monday, September 17, 2012
The Summit Series at 40
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the famed Summit Series between the Soviet Hockey Team and Team Canada. What started out as an exhibition series, quickly turned into one of the fiercest ice battles ever.
After losing Game 1 to the Russians, Chicago Blackhawk goaltender, Tony Esposito was put between the pipes to replace Ken Dryden in Game 2. All Tony "O" did, was keep the Soviets from scoring and put Team Canada right back into it.
This September 28th, will be 40 years to the day that Toronto Maple Leave winger, Paul Henderson scored the most famous goal in the history of Canada, as he beat the great Tretiak on a rebound and won Game 8 for Team Canada; which won them the series: 4-3-1
Was it 40 years ago? It seemed just like yesterday.
After losing Game 1 to the Russians, Chicago Blackhawk goaltender, Tony Esposito was put between the pipes to replace Ken Dryden in Game 2. All Tony "O" did, was keep the Soviets from scoring and put Team Canada right back into it.
This September 28th, will be 40 years to the day that Toronto Maple Leave winger, Paul Henderson scored the most famous goal in the history of Canada, as he beat the great Tretiak on a rebound and won Game 8 for Team Canada; which won them the series: 4-3-1
Was it 40 years ago? It seemed just like yesterday.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Blackhawks make a move
The Chicago Blackhawks signed D Michal Rozsival (a plus 8 rating last year in 54 games with the Phoenix Coyotes) to a 1-year deal.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Blackhawk Draft Choices in 2012
The Chicago Blackhawks drafted the following players in the 2012 NHL Draft.
18) Tevio Teravainen LW Finland 5'10" 169
Ranked 12th overall by THN
48) Dillon Fournier D Canada 6'1" 173
Ranked 82nd overall by THN
79) Chris Calnan RW USA 6'2" 187
139) Garret Ross LW USA 5'11" 169
149) Travis Brown D Canada 6'1" 179
169) Vincent Hinostroza C USA 5'9" 158
191) Brandon Whitney G Canada 6'5" 193
199) Matt Tomkins G Canada 6'2" 176
We will see where these players fit and when they will make the Blackhawks.
18) Tevio Teravainen LW Finland 5'10" 169
Ranked 12th overall by THN
48) Dillon Fournier D Canada 6'1" 173
Ranked 82nd overall by THN
79) Chris Calnan RW USA 6'2" 187
139) Garret Ross LW USA 5'11" 169
149) Travis Brown D Canada 6'1" 179
169) Vincent Hinostroza C USA 5'9" 158
191) Brandon Whitney G Canada 6'5" 193
199) Matt Tomkins G Canada 6'2" 176
We will see where these players fit and when they will make the Blackhawks.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Just Saying Hi
Hello everyone at Armchair Nation - Chicago Blawkhawks. My name is Tony Griffo and I have just joined Armchair Nation.
I have been a fan of the Blackhawks since Tony Esposito was in the nets. In fact, when I was in HS, I bought a Blackhawk jersey and added Tony's #35 on the back and the shoulders. I wore that jersey to play street hockey in New Jersey for about 5 years.
I will try to keep you updated on all things Blackhawks. I still say that the logo is the best in sports!!
If you have a chance, please come and check out my own sports blog: www.allsportstony.blogspot.com
I have a segment called "Tony's Take" that I think you will enjoy. Remember, you may agree or disagree, BUT you will never be bored.
I have been a fan of the Blackhawks since Tony Esposito was in the nets. In fact, when I was in HS, I bought a Blackhawk jersey and added Tony's #35 on the back and the shoulders. I wore that jersey to play street hockey in New Jersey for about 5 years.
I will try to keep you updated on all things Blackhawks. I still say that the logo is the best in sports!!
If you have a chance, please come and check out my own sports blog: www.allsportstony.blogspot.com
I have a segment called "Tony's Take" that I think you will enjoy. Remember, you may agree or disagree, BUT you will never be bored.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Hossa opens up about dark days following concussion
By Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune
The darkest times for Marian Hossa were literally spent in the dark.
For three days the Blackhawks veteran did nothing but lay in bed in a sleepy daze, day turning to night and back into day. At one point, he mistakenly told doctors his wife, Jana, was there with him in his Chicago home instead of where she really was: in Slovakia, eagerly waiting for an opportunity to speak to her husband on the phone.
"They were long days," Hossa told the Tribune on Sunday as he recalled the aftermath of his concussion suffered when he was hit illegally by the Coyotes' Raffi Torres during Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals April 17. "I was so tired. I'd wake up and fall asleep again. All of a sudden I'd realize it was nighttime and I wasn't hungry because I'd feel sick.
"I'd try to open the window and the light hits you and you realize it's not good. The first three days were the worst days, but slowly it would become a little bit better and better."
It was then Hossa, 33, began thinking of the future. Not just about returning to the ice, but also the long-term effects of the severe concussion brought upon by the hit that ended his season and resulted in a 21-game suspension for Torres.
You can read the rest of the article here: Hossa opens up about dark days following concussion
The darkest times for Marian Hossa were literally spent in the dark.
For three days the Blackhawks veteran did nothing but lay in bed in a sleepy daze, day turning to night and back into day. At one point, he mistakenly told doctors his wife, Jana, was there with him in his Chicago home instead of where she really was: in Slovakia, eagerly waiting for an opportunity to speak to her husband on the phone.
"They were long days," Hossa told the Tribune on Sunday as he recalled the aftermath of his concussion suffered when he was hit illegally by the Coyotes' Raffi Torres during Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals April 17. "I was so tired. I'd wake up and fall asleep again. All of a sudden I'd realize it was nighttime and I wasn't hungry because I'd feel sick.
"I'd try to open the window and the light hits you and you realize it's not good. The first three days were the worst days, but slowly it would become a little bit better and better."
It was then Hossa, 33, began thinking of the future. Not just about returning to the ice, but also the long-term effects of the severe concussion brought upon by the hit that ended his season and resulted in a 21-game suspension for Torres.
You can read the rest of the article here: Hossa opens up about dark days following concussion
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