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  The rise of the Blackhawks

  http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/07/rise-of-blackhawks.html
  40 days ago in james mirtle - A hockey journalist's blog · Authority: 327

  There's a great story today in the Chicago Sun-Times on Rocky Wirtz, John McDonough and how the Blackhawks are relevant again in the city: On the night the Hawks honored former great Tony Esposito, Wirtz saw security interfering with a fan's attempt to
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  Why you'll watch - November

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  40 days ago in post-gazette.com · Authority: 8

  Here's an in depth look at the Penguins' November schedule: Nov. 1 - At Blues: Because Brad Boyes is the best 40-goal scorer you don't know anything about. (Please visit the site to view this media) Nov. 6 - Oilers: Because Ales Hemsky might be the most entertaining player in the league not named Ovechkin or Kovalchuk. (Please visit the site to view this media) Nov. 8 - At Islanders: Because no matter how ugly the Penguins' Reebok Edge-Super-Duper-Mega-Ultra-Awesome-Humungo-Women-Will-Want-You Uniform System jerseys are, they're not nearly as bad as the Islanders' Reebok Edge-Super-Duper-Mega-Ultra-Awesome-Humungo-Women-Will-Want-You Uniform System jerseys. (Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Nov. 11 - At Red Wings: Because the last time the Penguins were in Joe Louis Arena this happened: (Please visit the site to view this media) Nov. 13 - Flyers: Because this is the NHL's best rivalry. (Photo: Jim McIsacc/Getty Images) Nov. 15 - Sabres: Because Bob Errey and Paul Steigerwald will make approximately 4,223 Winter Classic references. (Photo: David Duprey/Associated Press) Nov. 18 - Wild: Because new Penguins enforcer Eric Godard isn't afraid of the "Boogey Man," Derek Boogaard. (Please visit the site to view this media) Nov. 20 - At Thrashers: Because Colby Armstrong is still your favorite Penguin, even if he isn't wearing the team's uniform anymore. Nov. 22 - Canucks: Swedish twins. (Please visit the site to view this media) Nov. 26 - at Islanders: Because maybe we can get Tyler Kennedy-Mike Comrie II. (Please visit the site to view this media) Nov. 28 - At Sabres: Because Thomas Vanek is worth the price of admission. (Please visit the site to view this media) Nov. 29 - Devils: Because watching Devils hockey can cure insomnia. Tomorrow: "Why you'll watch - December." EMPTY NETTER ASSISTS Penguins -Paul Steigerwald will return as the team's play-by-play voice for television. -Shelly Anderson has more on Michel Therrien's new contract. -Did the Penguins make the right decision giving Therrien a new deal? Vote on it here. -The Penguins will serve as the Bruins opponent in their home opener Oct. 20. There's a slight problem however. The Patriots will be at home on Monday Night Football. Atlantic Division -The Devils signed AHL forwards Jon DiSalvatore, Chad Wiseman and defenseman Jay Leach. -The Rangers are still mad at the NHL for jacking their Web site. -The top ten hockey memories at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Northeast Division -The Sabres signed Ryan Miller to a five-year deal worth $6.25 million per season. That certainly makes that deal Marc-Andre Fleury signed for roughly $5 million per season look even better. -The Maple Leafs are giving away every ticket to one of their preseason games for free. Southeast Division -The Hurricanes will unveil a third Reebok Edge-Super-Duper-Mega-Ultra-Awesome-Humungo-Women-Will-Want-You Uniform System jersey. Central Division -The IIHF suspended the contract Predators forward Alexander Radulov signed with a team in the KHL. Despite that, Radulov still practiced with his new team. -The Blackhawks officially named Jonathan Toews as their captain. The team will also retire the jerseys of former players Keith Magnuson and Pierre Pilote. -Check out this photo gallery of the Blackhawks Convention being held this weekend. -The Blackhawks have set up a FAQ section on their site concerning the Winter Classic. (Kudos to Kukla's Korner with the find.) -Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz has brought his franchise back to life. -Gary Bettman has some explaining to do over the Predators ownership fiasco. Pacific Division -New Kings coach Terry Murray is not the long-term solution in Los Angeles. Adams Division -Noted Hershey hockey bar Shakey's will be closing.
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  Blackhawks Reach Out To Their Fans

  http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/comments/blackh...
  40 days ago in KuklasKorner · Authority: 275

  from Carol Slezak of the Chicago Sun-Times, When Rocky Wirtz officially welcomes fans to the Blackhawks Convention this evening, his greeting might be drowned out by chants of ‘’Rock-y, Rock-y.’’ When he mingles with fans, he likely will be asked to pose for pictures and sign autographs. Truth be told, Wirtz will feel a little uncomfortable if these things happen because being front and center really isn’t his style. But he’s not about to complain. The way the Hawks’ chairman sees it, the convention is another opportunity for the organization to reach out to fans, and a happy fan base is good for business. continued
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  Maple Leafs Are Actually Giving Away Tickets

  http://ballhype.com/story/maple_leafs_are_actually_giving_aw...
  41 days ago in NHL/Hockey News, Videos, and Blogs from BallHype · Authority: 23

  The Toronto Maple Leafs have added a pre-season game to their schedule on September 22, 2008 against the Buffalo Sabres and they are giving away all of the tickets for free. Joshy-79 posted 3 hours ago from www.hockeybeat.com [link] Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres

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