Early January has been an eventful time of year in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks. Many of the all-time greats set personal milestones for the team. Even a few legendary players added to their Hall of Fame resumes against the Blackhawks. Plus, the greatest free-agent acquisition in all of Chicago sports is among those celebrating a birthday this week.…
Any time a banner hangs in Chicago, it’s special. Whether it’s a world championship, a conference championship, a division title, or the number of a legendary player, they always feel so meaningful. Maybe it’s the fact that we don’t get many of the things on that list very often in this town. When you look at the nearly 100-year history…
The Chicago Blackhawks looked more like the team we saw earlier in the season than the team that got blown out in Boston last night. Yes, they fell behind 3-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but they had that effort and resiliency we saw during their four-game winning streak in October. They came all the way back to tie the game…
The Chicago Blackhawks honored Marian Hossa tonight with the official No. 81 retirement ceremony prior to dropping the puck against one of Hossa’s former teams in the Pittsburgh Penguins. After falling behind 3-0, the Blackhawks muster a three-goal comeback but are foiled by Sidney Crosby late in the third period on their way to a 5-3 loss. Jay Zawasi, Greg…
Chicago Blackhawks legend Marian Hossa joins the CHGO Blackhawks crew IN-STUDIO to discuss his book, upcoming jersey retirement and illustrious career! Join Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen as they sit down live with Number 81 on the CHGO Blackhawks Live Show. Watch the YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJJFQ-AnMKg Subscribe to the Show Follow the Hosts
Friday evening, the CHGO Blackhawks crew hit the road to see Notre Dame host the Michigan Wolverines at the Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, IN. When we planned this trip months ago, we had visions of watching the Blackhawks’ prospects play in a big rivalry game. Frank Nazar, drafted thirteenth overall in last summer’s entry draft, was headed…
This was a very eventful week in Chicago Blackhawks franchise history. In addition to a whole slew of birthdays, there were trades of popular players, records set, and multiple personal milestones reached. It is time for our weekly trip on the CHGO time machine. So, let’s strap in and enjoy the ride through the decades. Oct. 27 1885 – Hugh…
Mark your calendars. Marian Hossa will have his jersey retired by the Chicago Blackhawks on November 20th. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi look ahead to the ceremonies and get ready for this weekend’s Tom Kurver’s Prospect Showcase on today’s CHGO Blackhawks
Marian Hossa is set to have his number retired by the Chicago Blackhawks this season, but with so many dynasty Hawks wrapping up their careers, who should be next? We also stump for the Blackhawks to introduce a Ring of Honor for past franchise greats.
The upcoming week was not the most eventful in Chicago Blackhawks franchise history. However, they signed two future Hall of Famers while a slew of players are celebrating birthdays. June 30 1983 – Karl Stewart was born in Aurora, ON. The Blackhawks claimed the left wing off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2006. After two goals and five points…