The next four games (10/18-10/23)

The Chicago Blackhawks are 5-4-1.  They have 11 pts making them 5th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the division (Hawks and Wings are tied but Wings have played less game).  Here's the four game summaries:

Hawks vs. Blues (10/18/10)
Hawks win 3-2 (OT)
David Perron scored the Blue 2 goals.  Hawks were down 2-0 with 6:48 left into the game when Marian Hossa uses his magic and gets a power play goal.  2:31 later Hossa scores again using a beauty between the legs to tie the game.  Patrick Sharp scores the GWG in OT making it his 3rd consecutive GWG.


Hawks vs. Canucks (10/20/10)
Hawks win 2-1 (SO)
This was a hard fought game.  Viktor Stalberg scores for the Hawks in the 1st and Daniel Sedin scores in the 3rd to tie the game.  The game goes into a shoot out.  Toews, Sharp, and Kane all score eventhough 2 of them should have been stopped by Luongo but I'll take it!!  Daniel Sedin and Kesler score for Canucks while Mikael Samuelsson misses the net!

Hawks vs. Blues (10/22/10)
Blues win 4-2
David Perron scores another 2 goals this game....making it 4 goals this season for him all 4 vs. Turco.  Sharp (PPG) and Seabrook both score a goal each. It was 2-2 after the 2nd.  Polak scores 8:59 left in the game and Brent Seabrook gets a delay of game at 18:07 which leads to Berglund's PPG at 18:57. 

Hawks vs. Blue Jackets (10/23/10)
Columbus wins 3-2
The Hawks should have won this game but they lost the momentum at the end of the 2nd period.  Sharp and Toews score for the Hawks in the 1st period.  Derek Brassard scores 35.7 sec left in the 2nd.  With 29 sec still left in the middle period Brouwer received a major penalty for boarding after he hit defenseman Fedor Tyutin from behind.  Umberger and Vermette scored in the 3rd period to win the game.


Top leaders in each category
Goals- Sharp 8
Assists- Kopecky 7
Points-Sharp and Hossa at 11
+/- +4 Hossa      -7 Kane
PIM- Hjalmarsson 17
TOI- Keith 29:44
PPG- Sharp 3
SHG-Sharp 1
Hits- Brouwer 25
Blocked shots- Boynton 34

Turco         GAA 2.65        SV%  .921

Crawford    GAA 3.03        SV% .912

Who's Hot

Sharp and Hossa

Who's Not

Pisani, Bickell, Bolland, and Kane


Overall, the Hawks are doing okay.  The power play is great.....let's keep that up.  The goaltending is better.  There are some players that are still missing in action after 10 games in all areas.  Coach Q did a lot of line juggling yesterday.  Skille with Sharp/Toews.....Kopecky with Hossa/Brouwer....Kane with Bolland/Stalberg......Bickell with Dowell/Pisani.  Hopefully he tries this in the game and im curious to see what happens.  Going to the game tonight so it should be FUN!!! As always....GO HAWKS!!!

The 1st two wks of the Chicago Blackhawks

Well, looks like the Hawks have had a slow start.  Eventhough they are 3-2-1...they have been struggling everywhere from D to goaltending to putting the puck in the net.  It seems like they are starting to get into the flow of putting a W on the board although they have played 6 games in 10 nights and will continue the crazy schedule this week too by playing 4 games.  They are 3rd in their division and 5th in the Western Conference.  Here are the game summaries for each game.

Hawks vs. Avalanche (10/7/10)
Avs win 4-3 in OT
Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa both got a goal and assist each.  Marty Turco makes 37 saves with 41 shots on goal. The Avalanche honored their 1996 Cup-winning team in a pregame ceremony which Versus didn't show and Paul Stastny got the GWG in OT.

Hawks vs. Red Wings (10/9/10)
Wings win 3-2
The Hawks had a pregame banner-raising ceremony which was AWESOME!!  They had 5 players from the 61' team pass the banner to the returning players from last season, skate the banner the length of the ice, before it was slowly hoisted to the United Center's rafters. Bickell and Seabrook tallied for Chicago.  The last goal that the Wings scored John Scott fell as Filppula accelerated toward him at the blue line. Flippula cut to the net and accidentally slid a shot under Blackhawks goalie Marty Turco when defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson dived in front of him.

Hawks vs. Sabres (10/11/10)
Hawks win 4-3
This was Corey Crawford 1st start of the season.   Fourteen seconds into the 1st period Sabres score and 2:29 later they score another goal making it 2-0 Sabres within 3 minutes of the game.  Niklas Hjalmarsson got a 5-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct for his hit on Jason Pominville.  Hjalmarsson ended up getting a two game suspension because Pominville sustained a concussion and a gash above his eye that required 7-8 stitches on the hit to the boards. 

Hawks vs. Predators (10/13/10)
Preds win 3-2
Patrick Kane (PPG) and Jonathan Toews (1st of the season) tally for the Hawks.  Nick Boynton was given a delay of game 2:13 left into the game that went against the Hawks.  Joel Ward scored a power play goal 26.7 sec left into the game to win the game. 

Hawks vs. Blue Jackets (10/15/10)
Hawks win 5-2
Best game so far this season.  Everything seemed to click.  Patrick Sharp got two goals this game (one being a shortie) and almost gets a hat trick with his breakaway but didn't cash in on it.  Stalberg gets his first goal this season. 

Hawks vs. Sabres (10/16/10)
Hawks win 4-3
Patrick Sharp ends up scoring 2 goals again this game too!!  This is Sharpie's 4th goal for the season with four goals in two nights.  Patrick Kane ended up getting 2 assists.  Dave Bolland scores his 1st goal of the season on a 4 on 4.  Marty Turco makes 37 saves with 40 shots on goal.  Hawks were down 3-2 at the end of the 2nd period to win it 4-2.


Top leaders in each category
Points-Hossa 9 (#1 in league)
Goals- Hossa and Sharp 5 each (#1 and #2 in the league)
Assists- Kopecky 6 (#5 in the league)
+/- +5 Kopecky and Hossa  - Kane -5
PPG- Sharp and Kane 2 each
Short-handed- Sharp 1
Hits- Brouwer 17
Blocked Shots-Keith 17 (#2 in the league)
PIM-Hjalmarsson 15
TOI- Keith 29:58 (#1 in the league)

Who's HOT
Hossa-6 game point streak
Sharp- 4 goals in two games

Who's NOT
Hendry-been healthy scratches
Scott-that wipe out from the Wings game

Report Card
PK---------C
PP---------B
Goalie----C
Defense--D
Offense--B
Overall---C

Interesting facts
-Coach Quenneville coached his 1,000 game on 10/7/10
-Hossa is on a hot streak with 9 points with 6-game point streak and is 2nd star of the wk
-Sharp set a franchise record (10/15/10) with 13 SOG surpassing Doug Wilson and Grant Mulvey both with 12 SOG
-Hjalmarsson has already 15 PIM...had 20 PIM for the whole entire 09-10 season
-Leddy has been sent down to Rockford (wasn't surprised he was going to end up there----cap and TOI)
-The Hawks so far have averaged 33.7 shots against per game.....last season averaged 25.1.
-Power play is 6 goals out of 22 chances (27.3% 4th in league)
-Penalty Kill has only allowed 3 goals out of 25 chances (88% 10th in league)

Overall
The Hawks are doing okay.  They need improvements in every category.  The defense has struggled a lot.  Out of the 6 games they have been out shot 4 games.  2 games they have allowed 40 and 41 shots per game which is crazy cause I couldn't even tell you the last time when that happen last season.  Marty Turco has been shaky at the beginning but I think he's starting to get into the flow into things.  Certain players haven't been noticeable on F.   The one player that has impressed me so far has been Boynton.  He was given one of the stars-of-the game (10/11/10).  He was asked when was the last time that happen and he said not since the lockout!!!  Brian Campbell is expected to come back in two weeks....hopefully by then the Hawks will start to get the momentum back, play a full 60 minutes and start putting more W's on the boards.  Let's go HAWKS!!! 

Brent Seabrook pics from PNC bank signing (10/2/10)

I ended up going to the Seabrook signing at PNC bank in Willowbrook on 10/2/10.  Here are a few pics from the event.



Here's a look from outside of the bank



Brent

Signing my pic of him

HELLO MR. SEABROOK!!

Those are my pics...hope you enjoy!!  Next signing that I'm going to is Troy Brouwer's 10/19/10. Hope to see you there!!

Here's more signings

Troy Brouwer...Chicago Blackhawks...October 19 6:30 - 7:30 pm FREE...FREE...FREE


In appreciation of all the sports fans who have attended our prior athlete signings, we are hosting the following FREE public signing:

Who: Chicago Blackhawks Winger and Stanley Cup Champion Troy Brouwer
When: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: Flatlanders Restaurant and Brewery, 200 Village Green, Lincolnshire
Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE

300 FREE tickets for this signing will be available at Flatlanders Restaurant and Brewery beginning at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 19. All tickets are numbered and guarantee a signature. Come get your photos, pucks, jerseys and special Stanley Cup memorabilia signed at this free signing! Only one signature per ticket and no inscriptions or posed pictures due to the large crowd and stage arrangements.

Questions? Contact us by calling 847-913-0177 or emailing AMShelpspeople@gmail.com .

This FREE signing is for all Chicago sports fans compliments of Flatlanders Restaurant, Auction Merchandise Source, and Bergie's Sports Card Dugout.

Patrick Sharp
Kernel Fabyan's Gourmet Popcorn Shoppe - Deer Park Town Center
20530 N. Rand Rd. - Suite 442
Deer Park, IL 60010
847-540-8600
When: Tuesday, October 19 from 6-8pm
What: One autograph on any item
Photos: No posed pictures will be taken, though you can snap a shot of him signing
Limit: Limited to the first 600 people

Cost: The store has commemorative Blackhawks popcorn tins on sale for either $35 or $65. When you buy the tin you get to fill it with whatever popcorn combo you want and you get a voucher for the signing. Basically you are getting the autograph for free if you like popcorn.

Other Details:
He is going to be flying through autographs in my opinion as they have it broken down in groups of 150 people per half hour*. The other catch is people with early tickets can show up later but they will have to stand at the end of the time for that time slot. Pictures are limited to just those of him signing your item given the time crunch.

As of early Wednesday afternoon they were through the first batch of 150, I have not called for a current status.

*Ticket Number - Time Slot
001-150 = 6-630
151-300 = 630-7
301-450 = 7-730
451-600 = 730-8

Troy Brouwer and Niklas Hjalmarsson
Monday, October 25 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fat Sam's - 1225 E. 9th St. (Lockport. IL)
Meet Stanley Cup champions Troy Brouwer and Niklas Hjalmarsson!
The pair will be signing autographs at Fat Sam's in Lockport!

$60 gets you 2 autographs from each player.

Pay by credit card at the number below, or come in to pay in person.

815-838-4420

Marty Turco
Kick off the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks's season and join us for this first public signing as a Blackhawk by goalie Marty Turco on Monday, November 8 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Flatlanders Restaurant and Brewery. Marty will be a key player in the Blackhawks bid to repeat as Champions this year.

The cost is only $40 per signature for most items, and $60 per signature for a jersey or stick...this is the time to get your photos, pucks, jerseys and other memorabilia signed by Turco as one of the newest Blackhawks! We will have merchandise available for purchase at the signing, or you can bring your own items to be signed. Sorry, no inscriptions or posed pictures due to the large crowd and stage arrangements

Key Details:
Who: Chicago Blackhawks Goalie Marty Turco will be signing public autographs
When: Monday, November 8, 2010 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Flatlanders Restaurant and Brewery, 200 Village Green, Lincolnshire
Cost: Only $40 per signature for most items, $60 per signature for jerseys and sticks

Tickets for this public signing are limited and we anticipate a HUGE crowd for this first public signing by Turco. We STRONGLY recommend purchasing in advance by calling 847-913-0177 or emailing AMShelpspeople@gmail.com . Tickets are numbered and guarantee a signature. Mail order, drop off and quantity orders also available.

Proceeds benefit the LEAFS ICE CENTRE, proud supporter of USA Disabled Hockey (http://www.leafsicecentre.com).

This public signing is sponsored by Auction Merchandise Source and Flatlanders Restaurant

The only one that i'll probably go to is Troy Brouwer in Lincolnshire.  See you there if you go to that one!!

Pre-season for the Chicago Blackhawks

The pre-season for the Hawks was all about looking at the prospects.  There were a few players that did make an impression....Leddy and Morin.  Leddy will get his chance for the next couple of weeks because of Campbell's injury.  I think once Campbell gets back Leddy might be sent down to Rockford or maybe he'll bump someone and be the 5th or 6th D-man (not sure about that).  Morin recently got sent down to Rockford.  I believe that was because he could benefit more down there than in Chicago by getting more ice time.

So now that the season is about to start here's a summary of the pre-season.

Hawks vs. Tampa Bay (9/22/10)
T.B. win 4-2
The game was played in Winnipeg which is Jonathan Toews hometown.  He and Patrick Sharp ended up scoring a goal but that would be not be enough to win the game.  Boynton ended up making a slashing gesture which resulted in a one-game suspension for the reg. season.  And of course we can't forget what happen to Dowell....here's a clip.








Hawks vs. Detriot (9/24/10)
Wings win 3-2
Jeremy Morin scored a PPG.  Klinkhammer ended up with 7 hits.

Hawks vs. Detriot (9/25/10)
Hawks win 4-2
Hossa ended up getting a short-handed goal with 5 shots on goal.  Jonathan Toews was 75% at the dot and the Hawks outshot the Wings 34-25.

Hawks vs. Peguins (9/28/10)
Peguins win 4-1
Beach scored the only goal.  This was not a good game for Brent Seabrook because he ended up knocking in 2 goals into his own net.

Hawks vs. St. Louis (9/30/10)
Blues win 4-1
Ben Smith scored the lone goal.  Jeremy Morin failed to convert on the penalty shot.  Jack Skille got hurt but will return to play the first game of the season on Oct. 7th.

Hawks vs. Peguins (10/1/10)
Hawks win 5-2
2 PPG were scored by Kopecky and Kane.  Nice to see the special teams convert on there power play.  Brian Campbell ended up getting hurt in the 2nd period which resulted in a sprain knee and will be gone 4-5 weeks.

Hawks vs. Blues (10/3/10)
Hawks win 4-3
3 PPG scored by Hossa, Kopecky, and Toews.  Jonathan Toews was 85% on the dot.

Top leaders in each category
Goals-Hossa 4
Assists-Seabrook 5
Points-Hossa 5
+ Keith +3  
-Potulny -5
PIM-Boynton 17
PPG-Kopecky 2
SHG-Hossa 1

Goalies       GP     AVG      SVG 
Crawford     2        2.52       92.2
Turco          4        2.57       89.8

Final RosterCenter-Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toew, Dave Bolland, and Jake Dowell
Wings-Bryan Bickell, Troy Brouwer, Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, Tomas Kopecky, Fernando Pisani, Jack Skille, and Viktor Stalberg
Defensemen-Nick Boynton, Brian Campbell, Jordan Hendry, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, John Scott, and Nick Leddy



So the question is what will the lines be?? Coach Q likes to switch it up all the time but i've always liked Sharp-Kane and Hossa-Kopecky.  The top 2 D-men pair Keith-Seabrook and Campbell-Hjalmarsson but we know as fans that Leddy will be paired up with Hjalmarsson til Campbell comes back.  Who knows what's going to happen...but the thing is CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START!!!  LET'S DROP THE PUCK AND GO HAWKS!!!