Blackhawks' 2011-12 Schedule Released
The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2011-12 schedule Thursday, which includes back-to-back games against the Dallas Stars to the start the season.
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The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2011-12 schedule Thursday, which includes back-to-back games against the Dallas Stars to the start the season.
The Blackhawks will reportedly open the 2010-11 regular season with back-to-back games against the Dallas Stars.
Trying to keep up with the NHL Western Conference playoff race is a pain. After a few hours (my brain doesn't work mathematically) I finally solved it. Here's what has to happen for the Blackhawks to get in the playoffs.
In a big Western Conference matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Dallas Stars 5-0. It was a game that the Blackhawks never really seemed to be in, and it's a game they'll use to remind them of the way they need to play.
The Chicago Blackhawks were passed up for sixth place Thursday as the Dallas Stars blew out Chicago. Corey Crawford started, but was pulled from the ice after allowing three goals. The Blackhawks struggled to put the puck in the net and fell to the stars without scoring once.
Last time the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars met, things in the Western Conference standings looked much differently.
The Chicago Blackhawks had a three goal lead facing the Dallas Stars Friday. Dallas took the game to a shootout and exploited a weakness discovered in Turco for a win.
The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Dallas Stars on Friday night and not only will it be the first time Marty Turco faces his old team, it'll be new acquired Michael Frolik's Blackhawks' debut.
The Chicago Blackhawks are under pressure to win games and acquire standings points. To try and do that against the third place Dallas Stars, the Blackhawks will turn to their veteran goalie.
In his time playing for the Chicago Blackhawks, Adam Burish was known as an instigator. And that's exactly why he dropped the gloves on Thursday night for a fight that eventually put him on injured reserve.
The NFL season's theme seemed to be concussions. The focus looks to be turning toward the NHL's concussions now. Concussions are on the rise in the NHL and it's not because of illegal hits to the head.
It hard to put your finger on what exactly has caused the Blackhawks season to turn out like it has.
The Chicago Blackhawks struggled to score against the Dallas Stars. They pulled it together to tie in the second period, but could only come close in the third.
The Blackhawks have their full roster available to them for one of the few times all season, last time it happened Jonathan Toews suffered a shoulder injury.
Don't expect anymore fireworks between Dallas Stars forward Adam Burish and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger.
Adam Burish will return to the United Center for the first time since since the Stanley Cup Finals. However, this time he will do so as a visiting player and member of the Dallas Stars.
Adam Burish already has a list of former teammates he can't wait to go after Wednesday night when his new team visits the United Center to play the Blackhawks.
